Pre-OT to OT

Program Overview

This five-year program prepares students for a career as an occupational therapist. The curriculum includes coursework in biology, psychology, sociology, and occupational therapy. Students will gain hands-on experience through fieldwork placements in various settings. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification exam to become a registered occupational therapist.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1
• Fall Semester
• ENG 110 English Composition
• PSY 105 Introduction to Psychology
• BIO 104 Introduction to Biology
• IHS 130 WCHP First Year Experience
• MAT 120 Statistics
• SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology
• Spring Semester
• BIO 208 Anatomy and Physiology I
• EXP Humanity
• ART Creative Arts
• HWOS First Year Seminar
• Year 2
• Fall Semester
• BIO 209 Anatomy and Physiology II
• PSY 205 Abnormal Psychology
• IHS 310 Interprofessional Ethics
• Social Global Awareness
• HWOS 316 Research Methods
• Spring Semester
• BIO 309 Pathophysiology
• PSY 250 Lifespan
• HWOS 305 Introduction to Occupational Therapy
• EXS 180 Motor Learning
• HWOS 201 Foundations of Assistive Technology
• HWOS Seminar 2
• Year 3
• Fall Semester
• HWOS 315 Assessment for Wellness
• BIO 404 Neuro or PHY 125 Biomechanics
• HWOS 331 Principles of Health Promotion
• Env Requirement
• Spring Semester
• HWOS 405 Occupational Science
• Advanced study Humanity
• HWOS 432 Disability Studies
• HWOS Elective
• HWOS Elective
• Year 4
• Summer Semester
• OTR 502 – Occupational Analysis
• OTR 505 – Foundations in OT
• OTR 520/520L – Functional Movement Analysis and Lab
• OTR 532 – Therapeutic Use of Self and Group Process
• OTR 531 - Health Conditions and Occupational Therapy
• Fall Semester
• OTR 521 – Biopsychosocial Dimensions of Mental Health and Wellness
• OTR 640 – Neuro-occupation
• OTR 650 – Leadership/Advocacy within Delivery Systems
• OTR 528 - MH FW Seminar
• OTR 521L – OT Interventions in Mental Health and Wellness
• OTR 628 – Research Methods and Design
• Spring Semester
• OTR 621 – Healthcare Management and Delivery
• OTR 611 – Biopsychosocial Dimensions of Children and Youth
• OTR 605 – Pediatric FW Seminar
• OTR 611L – OT Interventions w/Children and Youth
• OTR 610 – Integrative Practice w/Children and Youth
• OTR 619 – Evidence-based Research Seminar
• Year 5
• Summer Semester
• OTR 527 – Rehabilitation, Disability, and Participation in Adulthood
• OTR 630 – Essentials for Practice in OT
• OTR 606 – Communities and Context
• OTR 604 – RDP FW Seminar
• OTR 527L – OT Interventions w/Adults
• OTR 529 – Integrative Practice w/Adults
• Fall Semester
• OTR 601 – Fieldwork IIA

Careers:

• Care manager
• Health improvement practitioner
• Occupational therapist

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

• Case Management
• Hand Therapy
• Driving Rehab Specialist
• Adaptive Sports Programming
• Community Mental Health
• Durable Medical Equipment Specialist
• Early Intervention Specialist