Pre-Occupational Therapy Specialization

Completion of this specialization, along with a semester of introductory biology, will fulfill the core science requirements of Occupational Therapy Programs; however, each school has its own list of specific requirements.  Students should check the requirements for each school of interest well before graduation. Occupational therapy programs also require math, humanities, and several social science courses including psychology and sociology courses (varies by school). Please see information on the C of I/ISU Cooperative Program in Occupational Therapy.

Biology (4–8 credits)

Complete either BIO-159 or both BIO-201 and BIO-202 with their respective lab courses. Please note that either BIO-201L or BIO-210L may be taken as the corresponding lab course for BIO-201.

Biology

BIO-159Cellular Basis of Human Physiology

3 credits

BIO-159LCellular Basis of Human Physiology Lab

1 credit

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BIO-201Molecules to Cells

3 credits

BIO-201LMolecules to Cells Lab

1 credit

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BIO-210LMolecules to Cells Research-Based Lab

1 credit

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and

BIO-202Organismal Biology

3 credits

BIO-202LOrganismal Biology

1 credit

Anatomy & Physiology (8 credits)

BIO-224Human Anatomy and Physiology I

3 credits

BIO-224LHuman Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

1 credit

BIO-225Human Anatomy and Physiology II

3 credits

BIO-225LHuman Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

1 credit

Additional Coursework (10 credits)

CHE-141General Chemistry I

3 credits

CHE-141LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory I

1 credit

HHP-280Medical Terminology

2 credits

PHY-231General Physics I

3 credits

PHY-231LGeneral Physics I Lab

1 credit

Total Credit Hours: 22-26