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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: BS IN PSYCHOLOGY/ 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. Pre-Occupational Therapy Requirements (12 credits) | ||
| BIOL-104/104L | Biology II/Lab | 4 |
| BIOL-201/201L | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL-202/202L | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| IV. Psychology Core Courses (24 credits) | ||
| PSYCH-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH-103 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH-201 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| STAT-221 | Psychological Application of Statistics I | 3 |
| STAT-321 | Psychological Application of Statistics II | 3 |
| PSYCH-322 | Introduction to Experimental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH-391 | Advanced Research in Psychology (Writing Intensive) | 3 |
| PSYCH-410 | Senior Colloquium | 3 |
| V. Psychology Designated Electives (24 credits) (choose 2 from each of the following four areas) |
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| Experimental Psychology Distribution (select PSYCH-213 and one more) | ||
| PSYCH-210 | Forensic Psychology | |
| PSYCH-211 | Learning Theory | |
| PSYCH-212 | Cognitive Psychology | |
| PSYCH-213 | Developmental Psychology | |
| PSYCH-214 | History of Psychology | |
| Clinical Psychology Distribution | ||
| PSYCH-220 | Clinical Psychology | |
| PSYCH-221 | Personality Theory | |
| PSYCH-222 | Counseling Psychology | |
| PSYCH-223 | Marriage and Family | |
| PSYCH-224 | Psychology of Addiction | |
| Social/Organizational Psychology Distribution | ||
| PSYCH-230 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | |
| PSYCH-231 | Assessment of Personnel | |
| PSYCH-232 | Social Psychology | |
| PSYCH-233 | Interpersonal Relations and Small Group Dynamics | |
| Biological Basis of Behavior Distribution | ||
| PSYCH-240 | Comparative Psychology | |
| PSYCH-241 | Psychopharmacology | |
| PSYCH-242 | Sensation and Perception | |
| PSYCH-243 | Human Sexuality | |
| VI. Occupational Therapy First Year Courses (fourth year [toward B.S.]) (25 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 Psychology 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 | 1 |
| OCC-623 | Applied Neuroanatomy | 4 |
| OCC-741 | Interpersonal Relations & Dynamics of Collaboration | 3 |
| OCC-626 | Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| OCC-735 | Level I Fieldwork A | 1 |
| Total Undergraduate Credits: 121-125 (B.S. awarded) | ||
| VII. Occupational Therapy Second Year Courses (toward M.S. degree) | ||
| Summer Semester (8 credits) | ||
| OCC-7xx | Intro to Evaluation | 1 |
| OCC-745 | Level I Fieldwork B | 1 |
| OCC-736 | Assessment & Intervention: Adults | 5 |
| OCC-635 | Clinical Skills B | 1 |
| Fall Semester (12 credits) | ||
| OCC-755 | Level I Fieldwork C | 1 |
| OCC-746 | Psychosocial Interventions | 5 |
| OCC-754 | Environmental Dimensions of Occupation | 3 |
| OCC-766 | Older Adults: Enabling Participation | 2 |
| OCC 645 | Clinical Skills C | 1 |
| Spring Semester (12 credits) | ||
| OCC-751 | Professional Issues & Trends | 3 |
| OCC-755 | Level I Fieldwork C | 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) | ||
