Information for Students Interested in Occupational Therapy

You can find more information about occupational therapy at the American Occupational Therapy Association website. Click here

A Listing of the accredited programs in occupational therapy can be found at the AOTA website. Click here

What are the prerequisites for entry into a graduate program in OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?

To be competitive for entry into a masters program in occupational therapy, students must complete an undergraduate degree, complete a specified set of prerequisites and obtain hours in the field working with occupational therapy professionals. To meet the requirements for a number of programs, students complete:

• 1-3 courses in general chemistry (Chem 121, 122, 123),
• 1-3 courses in general physics (Physics 114, 115, 116),
• anatomy and physiology (Bio 348, 349),
• statistics (Math 240 or KIN 307)
• 3-4 courses in psychology (Psych 101, Psych 230, 250)
• General sociology course
• 100-400 hours of clinical experience

A summary of the prerequisites for occupational therapy programs in the country can be found in the document below. Download this into your computer. This information is updated every other year so check the AOTA web site for the most recent prerequisites.

Summary of Prerequisite Courses for OT Programs (Fall 2008)

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