Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant

General Education (Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy)

            Written Communication

                        EN110 English Composition I

                        EN111 English Composition II

            Oral Communication

                        CT101 Public Speaking

            Natural Sciences

                        Met in major requirements (science with a lab)

                        Met in major requirements (science with or without a lab)

            Mathematical Sciences

                        MA103 or Higher

            Civics

                        HI117, HI118, or PS101

            Social Science

                        PY101 General Psychology

                        3 hours additional Social Science (PY/SO course recommended)

            Literature

                        200 level Literature course

            Humanities/Fine Arts

                        RL122 Religion and the Human Adventure

                        3 hours additional Humanities/Fine Arts

 

Additional University Requirements

            Freshman Experience or University Orientation

                        CLAS: CMU110 FYE: Take Flight (OTAB)

            Upper Level Writing Course

                        EN305 Expository Writing

OTAB Program Requirements

            Science Requirements

BI101/101L General Biology w/lab (recommended)

  BI204/204L Anatomy w/lab

 BI205/205L Physiology w/lab

            Allied Health Requirements

AH205 Orientation to APA Format

AH212 Medical Terminology

AH316 Data Analysis for Allied Health

            OTAB Major Requirements

                        OTA100 Introduction to Occupational Therapy

OTA300 Foundations: Introduction to Health Issues and Occupational Performance
OTA301 OT Foundations: Foundations in Neuroscience
OTA302 OT Foundations: Therapeutic Media and Design
OTA304 OT fundamentals and Practice I: Early Development
OTA305 OT Fundamentals and Practice II: Adult Development
OTA306 OT Fundamentals in Development and Functional Intervention III: Behavioral Health
OTA307 OT Fundamentals and Practice IV: Physical Dysfunction and Rehab
OTA308 Baccalaureate Project I

OTA330 Clinical Education and Professional Preparation I: Fieldwork I
OTA409 OT Principles and Practice I: Settings and Emerging Practice
OTA410 OT Practice: Professional Skills and Transitions
OTA411 OT Principles and Practice III: Ethics, Management, and Leadership for the OTA Practitioner
OTA412 Baccalaureate Project II
OTA413 Professional Preparation Licensure and Certification
OTA431 Clinical Education and Professional Preparation II: Fieldwork II
OTA432 Clinical Education and Professional Preparation III: Level IIA Fieldwork
OTA433 Clinical Education and Professional Preparation IV: Level IIB Fieldwork

OTA Specialty Electives (pick 2, 6 hours)

OTA Specialty Elective courses support the ACOTE Baccalaureate Project practice areas: Clinical Practice Skills, Administration, Leadership, Advocacy, and/or Education. Courses may include CJ, CT, EC, HI, PS, PY, SO, Allied Health, Science, Education, Analytical Skills*. Advisors will work directly with the student to choose courses that support their capstone project and professional practice interest or area of concentration. * Please see the general education page of the catalog for further clarification on what is considered an analytical skill.

Last updated: 08/07/2023