Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Occupational Therapy
A strong liberal arts background along with extensive science coursework are highly recommended by occupational therapy programs across the country.
Occupational therapy is a people-oriented profession that combines a wide range of social, educational, and technical skills.
Occupational therapists (OTs) assist patients in recovery from physical, mental, developmental, and emotional disorders. They can work with people of all ages, from infants to elderly adults. They help them develop and/or regain the skills needed to perform daily activities with independence such as developing fine motor skills, improving hand-eye coordination, and relearning basic tasks (such as after a stroke).
OT Schools in Kentucky:
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DOT)
Eastern Kentucky University
Spalding University
Faculty Advisor
Pre-occupational therapy students should consult with faculty advisor Professor Claire O'Quin and can reach her by email here and can make an appointment with her here.
What Courses Should I Take?
There’s no specific undergrad major required to be admitted to occupational therapy school.
Each occupational therapy school has their own unique entrance requirements, but most require the following courses as prerequisites:
Recommended in Your First Semester
CHE (131 or 135), PSY (110 or 111), or BIO 110
Suggested Courses
Three semesters of psychology (introductory, developmental, and abnormal)
One semester of biology
Two semesters of anatomy & physiology
One semester of chemistry
One semester of physics
One semester of medical terminology
One semester of statistics
One semester of sociology