Suggested Program

Students who successfully follow the sequence below and complete community service/service learning requirements will have met all requirements for graduation from the OTA Program. Individual programs of study may vary. Students should contact the OTA Program for advisement and assistance in planning a program of study.

Suggested Program - First Year
Course CodeCourseFallSpringSummer
BIOL 101, BIOL 101LAnatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I lab4  
ENGL 101English Composition I3  
RELP 102Philosophy of Healthcare2  
OCTH 111Introduction to Occupational Therapy3  
CPTR 103Introduction to Microcomputer Basic Applications 12  
PSYC 124General Psychology 3 
OCTH 112Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology 3 
BIOL 102, BIOL 102LAnatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II lab 4 
ENGL 102English Composition II 3 
ENGL 144Medical Terminology 2 
OCTH 121Psychosocial Issues in OT  4
OCTH 122Psychosocial OT Practicum  1
OCTH 131Therapeutic Media and Technology  2
BIOL 125Concepts of Pathophysiology  3
PSCY 128Developmental Psychology  3
Trimester Total 14 15 13

1 Students who can validate competency with word processing and use of the Internet by achieving a passing score on a challenge exam may be exempt from this course.

Suggested Program - Second Year
Course Code Course Fall Spring Summer
OCTH 211 OT in Geriatrics 4    
OCTH 212 Geriatric OT Practicum 1    
OCTH 213 OT in Physical Dysfunction 4    
OCTH 214 Physical Dysfunction Practicum 1    
RELP 142 Issues in Grieving and Loss 2    
OCTH 221 OT in Pediatrics   4  
OCTH 222 Pediatric OT Practicum   1  
OCTH 223 Professional Issues in OT   3  
HPER 123 Fitness   1  
RELE 205 Introduction to Christian Ethics   2  
MATH 103, 105, or 120 Survey of Math, Intermediate Algebra, or College Algebra   3  
OCTH 231 Supervised Clinical Practice I1     4
OCTH 232 Supervised Clinical Practice II1     4
OCTH 233 Seminar for Clinical Practice     1
Trimester Total 12 14 9

1 This Level II Fieldwork must be completed within 18 months following completion of academic preparation.