College of Health and Science

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Students intending to apply for an occupational therapy graduate program can complete any undergraduate degree program.  Completing a Biology B.A. with a Psychology minor would complete most of the necessary pre-requisite coursework. Additional relevant majors include an Exercise Science B.S. or a Biology B.S.

These are generally required courses for entry into an occupational therapy graduate program. 1
Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
Medical Terminology (2)
Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)
Introduction to Psychology (3)
Lifespan Developmental Psychology (4)
Psychopathology (4)
Introduction to Sociology (3)
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 Students should look into specific requirements for each school they plan to apply to.