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 Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration in Child and Family Studies (BS)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CFS 3324 | Children and Families with Special Needs | 3 |
| CFS 4367 | Family Transitions, Stress, and Resilience | 3 |
| Select 6 hrs. 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 additional hrs. from the following prefixes: 1 | 11 | |
CFS, CSS, EDP, HED, LS, MH, MST, PUBH, PSY, REL, SOC, SWO | ||
| Additional Requirements | ||
| A grade of C or better in Human Sciences and Design Courses (ADM, CFS, HSD, ID, and NUTR prefixes), Required Courses in Other Fields, and all Professional Electives used for the major. | ||
| Students interested in applying to Occupational Therapy programs should review the prerequisite course requirements as each OT program will vary in their expectations. | ||
| Total Hours | 43 | |