Occupational Therapy
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Minimum Course Requirements For Entry Into The Program Of Occupational Therapy
BS-MS Degree (39 months) (2+3)
Entry-level MS in OT Degree (28 months) (4+2)
Thomas Jefferson Requirements & Shippensburg University Equivalent Courses In Credits
Biological Sciences (16)
(including physiology, anatomy)
- Equivalent Courses
- Principles of Biology I -BID 115 (4)
- Principles of Biology II -BID 116 (4)
- Human Physiology -BID 350 (4)
- Human Anatomy -BID 371 (4)
College Mathematics (3)
- Equivalent Courses
- Basic Mathematical Models -MAT 120 (3)
OR
- Precalculus -MAT 124 (3)
Statistics (3)
- Equivalent Courses
- Intro. to Statistics -MTH 102 (3)
English (6)
- Equivalent Courses
- College Writing -ENG 101 (3)
and
- one advanced elective (3)
Psychology (12)
- Equivalent Courses
- General Psychology -PSY 101 (3)
- Abnormal Psychology -PSY 330 (3)
- Child & Adolescent -PSY 265 (3)
- Adulthood & Aging -PSY 352 (3)
Sociology (3)
- Equivalent Courses
- Principles of Sociology -SOC 101 (3)
Cultural or Ethnic Diversity course (3)
Equivalent Courses
- Cultural Anthropology -ANT 111 (3)
OR
- Minority Groups -SOC 243 (3)
Electives (Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts) (9)
Minimum Credits Required: 55
Note: Students who have minimal experience with microcomputers (FCs) should take a computer science course, e.g., MIS 142 or CFS 103
Entry-Level Masters In Occupational Therapy
Masters in OT requires a Baccalaureate degree and credits in the following disciplines (Anatomy & Physiology (8), Statistics (3), English (6), Psychology (12), Cultural/Ethic diversity (3), Sociology (3) -use the information above on the BS-MS in OT program for course guidelines.) Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology can substitute for A & P. The Graduate Record Exam is required for application to the MS in OT program.
At least 50 hours of shadowing/hands-on experience in varied settings (at least two) should be obtained with certified occupational therapists for entry into either program.
See the American Occupational Therapy Assoc. website for more information: www.aota.org
or go to http://www.jefferson.edu/jchp/ot/index.cfm