Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration
This concentration is designed for students preparing for a professional career in occupational therapy. Students are encouraged to check with the Pre-Health office on campus regarding the requirements of the programs to which you aspire in order to ensure you meet all prerequisite requirements. Students may petition for changes to the science course requirements if there is a discrepancy.
Requirements for a Concentration in Pre-Occupational Therapy
Must complete all requirements for the Health and Human Sciences BS Core and the Child and Family Studies BS major. Please ensure careful review of General Education requirements specific to this concentration as deviations from the HHS BS Core are concentration-specific.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Forty-three to forty-four semester hours including the following: | ||
| CFS 3324 | Children and Families with Special Needs | 3 |
| CFS 4367 | Family Transitions, Stress, and Resilience | 3 |
| Select six semester hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Infant and Toddler Development | ||
| Theory and Principles of Play | ||
| Middle Childhood and Adolescent Development | ||
| Required Courses in Other Fields | ||
| CLA 3381 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSY 3341 | A Survey of Human Development | 3 |
| PSY 3321 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| HP 2306 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| or HP 2307 | Biomechanics | |
| HED 2420 | Anatomy & Physiology for Healthcare Professionals: Structure, Movement & Neural Control | 4 |
| HED 2421 | Anatomy & Physiology for Healthcare Professionals: Circulation, Metabolism & Reproduction | 4 |
| Professional Electives | ||
| Select 11-12 hours in addition to any courses selected above in "Required Courses in Other Fields" from the following: | 11-12 | |
Any course with the following prefix: CFS, REL, HED, CSS, SOC, SWO, PUBH, PSY, MH, LS, MS | ||
| A grade of “C” or better in Human Sciences and Design Courses (ADM, CFS, HSD, ID, or NUTR), required courses in other fields (section B above), and all professional electives used for the major. | ||
| An approved, on-site internship is required following the completion of prerequisite courses. 1 | ||
| Students interested in applying to Occupational Therapy programs should review the prerequisite course requirements as each OT program will vary in their expectations. | ||
| Grade point average – minimum of 2.75 (“B-”) overall to enter the concentration. | ||
| Total Hours | 43-44 | |
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The required, for-credit course, CFS 4390 Child and Family Studies Practicum, provides credit for the internship experience.