Health Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy

Program Overview

The Health Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy program at Westchester prepares students for graduate occupational therapy programs with a comprehensive curriculum in scientific principles and practical skills. It includes general education, foundational science, and psychology courses, blending theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience. Graduates are eligible for careers in licensed rehabilitation professions, environmental and occupational health, and public health, or can pursue further education in health sciences, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or physician assistant programs.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Name: Health Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Type: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
• Credits: 120
• School: School of Health and Natural Sciences
• Campus Location: Westchester

Objectives:

• Prepare students for application to a graduate occupational therapy program
• Provide a comprehensive curriculum in scientific principles with practical applications

Program Description:

• Includes general education, foundational science, and psychology courses typically required for graduate programs in occupational therapy
• Offers a diverse curriculum, blending theoretical knowledge and practical skills

Outline:

• General Education Requirements: 60 Credits
• Major Concentration: 54 Credits
• Faculty:
• Amanda Bireline, Assistant Professor, Biology
• Charis Davidson, Assistant Professor, Program Director, Health Sciences
• Irina V. Ellison, Associate Professor, Health Sciences
• Kherveleen M. Louis, Assistant Professor, Health Science
• Jean Walsh, Assistant Professor, Health Science
• Ferdinand A.Esser, Assistant Professor, Health Sciences
• Unique Approaches:
• Utilizes Anatomage tables for virtual human anatomy dissection

Careers:

• Graduates are eligible for opportunities in areas like:
• Licensed rehabilitation professions
• Environmental and occupational health
• Public health
• Health promotion
• Also provides a strong foundation for careers in:
• Health Sciences
• Graduate Occupational Therapy
• Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant Programs