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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: BS IN HEALTH SCIENCES/ MS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
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Core Curriculum
| I. College Studies Courses (47-49 credits) | ||
| WRTG-101 | Writing Seminar I | 3 |
| WRTIG-217 | Writing Seminar II | 3 |
| BIOL-103/103L | Science I: Biology I/Lab | 4 |
| PHYS -101 | Science II: General Physics | 3 |
| MATH 1XX | Finite Math or Pre-calculus or Intro to Calculus or Calculus I | 3 or 4 |
| MATH 1XX | Pre-calculus or Intro to Calculus or Calculus I or Free Elective | 3 or 4 |
| ( ) | Language or Area Studies I | 3 |
| ( ) | Language or Area Studies II | 3 |
| SOC 201 or 204 | Social Sciences I | 3 |
| HIST-114 | Historical Understanding: American Transitions | 3 |
| HUMN/LIT | Humanities I | 3 |
| ARTS/CULTURE | Arts & Culture | 3 |
| ( ) | Junior Seminar I: select JSLA 380, JSLA 391 or JSINT 384 | 3 |
| ( ) | Junior Seminar II: select JSLA 380, JSLA 391 or JSINT 384 | 3 |
| COLLST-499 | Contemporary Perspectives | 4 |
| II. Physical Education (1 credit) | ||
| PE( )/SERV-101 | Two PE Courses or 1 SERV | 1 |
| III. Health Science Core Courses (33 credits) | ||
| Science | ||
| BIOL-104/104L | Biology II/Lab | 4 |
| BIOL-201/201L | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL-202/202L | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Psychology | ||
| PSYCH-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH-201 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH-213 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| STAT-221 | Psychological Application of Statistics I (or other statistics course) | 3 |
| Pre-Professional | ||
| HSCI-100 | Introduction to Health Professions | 1 |
| HSCI-230 | Introduction to Health Care | 2 |
| HSCI-320 | Clinical Interactions (Independent Study) | 3 |
| HSCI-330 | Medical Terminology and Documentation | 3 |
| IV. Health Science Electives (select 3) (9-11 credits) | ||
| BIOL-207/207L | Principles of Genetics/Lab | 4 |
| BIOL-209 or 315 | Medical Botany or Immunology (Writing Intensive) | 3 |
| BIOL-221/221L | Microbiology/Lab | 4 |
| BIOL-413 | Pathology | 3 |
| PSYCH-103 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH-211 | Learning Theory | 3 |
| PSYCH-212 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH-221 | Personality Theory | 3 |
| PSYCH-222 | Counseling Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH-224 | Psychology of Addiction | 3 |
| PSYCH-231 | Psychological Assessment | 3 |
| PSYCH-232 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH-233 | Interpersonal Relations and Small Group Dynamics | 3 |
| PSYCH-241 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| PSYCH-242 | Sensations & Perceptions | 3 |
| V. Free Electives (0-6 credits) | ||
| VI. Occupational Therapy First Year Courses (fourth year [toward B.S.]) (24 credits) | ||
| Students must complete all undergraduate major and college studies credits, earn overall 3.0 or higher GPA in undergraduate coursework, complete all OT Program prerequisite courses with minimum 3.0 GPA, and all OT Program admission steps prior to matriculating into graduate OT courses. Formal review of student’s academic progress will occur at the end of the second and third years of undergraduate coursework. Students who do not meet OT Program academic standards will complete the B.S. in Health Sciences by taking additional electives, by advisement. The bachelor’s degree requires a minimum of 120 credits. | ||
| Fall Semester (12 credits) | ||
| OCC-610 | Portfolio Seminar | 1 |
| OCC-611 | Foundations for Practice | 3 |
| OCC-613 | Functional Anatomy | 4 |
| OCC-621 | Occupational Competence | 3 |
| OCC-625 | Clinical Skills A | 1 |
| Spring Semester (12 credits) | ||
| OCC-615 | Assistive Device Design | 2 |
| OCC-623 | Applied Neuroanatomy | 4 |
| OCC-741 | Interpersonal Relations & Dynamics of Collaboration | 3 |
| OCC-6xx | Intro to Evaluation | 1 |
| OCC-735 | Level I Fieldwork A | 1 |
| OCC 645 | Clinical Skills C | 1 |
| Total Undergraduate Credits: 121-125 (B.S. awarded) | ||
| VII. Occupational Therapy Second Year Courses (toward M.S. degree) | ||
| Summer Semester (10 credits) | ||
| OCC-626 | Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| OCC-745 | Level I Fieldwork B | 1 |
| OCC-746 | Psychosocial Interventions | 5 |
| OCC-635 | Clinical Skills B | 1 |
| Fall Semester (11 credits) | ||
| OCC-755 | Level I Fieldwork C | 1 |
| OCC-736 | Assessment & Intervention: Adults | 5 |
| OCC-754 | Environmental Dimensions of Occupation | 3 |
| OCC-766 | Older Adults: Enabling Participation | 2 |
| Spring Semester (12 credits) | ||
| OCC-751 | Professional Issues & Trends | 3 |
| OCC-765 | Level I Fieldwork D | 1 |
| OCC-757 | Innovative Practice in OT | 3 |
| OCC-756 | Assessment & Intervention: Children & Youth | 5 |
| VIII. Occupational Therapy Third Year Courses (16 credits) | ||
| Summer Semester (5 credits) | ||
| OCC-760 | Practice Platform Seminar | 2 |
| OCC-764 | Specialty Practice: Upper Extremity Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Fall/Spring Semester (11 credits) | ||
| OCC-771 | Level II Fieldwork A | 3 |
| OCC-775 | Clinical Reasoning I | 2 |
| OCC-781 | Level II Fieldwork B | 3 |
| OCC-785 | Clinical Reasoning II | 2 |
| OCC-763 | Clinical Mastery | 1 |
| Total Graduate Credits: 48 (M.S. awarded) | ||
