Pre-Occupational Therapy, A.A.
The Pre-Occupational Therapy A.A. program offers foundational coursework to support your preparation for transfer and further study. Occupational therapy program requirements vary, so consult an academic advisor and confirm prerequisites with the schools you plan to attend.
What Can You Do with a Degree in Pre-Occupational Therapy?
You can use the degree to prepare for transfer into a bachelor鈥檚 program and complete
coursework relevant to future occupational therapy study. The A.A. alone does not
qualify you to work as an occupational therapist. Work with an advisor to plan courses
that align with your intended transfer institution and OT program requirements.
The A.A. is generally a starting point for further education, not a credential to
practice as an occupational therapist. Becoming an occupational therapist typically
requires an accredited graduate-level OT degree and meeting applicable certification
and licensure requirements. Occupational therapists work in settings such as hospitals,
schools, rehabilitation centers, clinics, and community organizations.
Suggested Curriculum
The courses below are recommended as part of your program of study. Please work with
your Academic Advisor to select the courses that are right for you and your educational
goals.
Area A: Communication (9 credits)
- ENG 101 Composition I (C1 900) - with a grade of C or better
- ENG 102 Composition II (C1 901R) - with a grade of C or better
- COMM 101 Principles of Communication (C2 900)
Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)
Select three courses from the list for Area B with at least one course from humanities and one from fine arts.
Area C: Mathematics (3-4 credits)
Select one math course from:
- MATH 115 General Education Statistics (M1 902)
- MATH 153 Probability and Statistics (MI 902)
Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (9 credits)
Select one life science and one physical science course from the list for Area D . One course must have a lab component.
Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)
- ANTHR 215 Introduction to Anthropology (IAI: S1 900N) or
- ANTHR 222 Introduction to Cultural and Social Anthropology (IAI: S1 901N) or
- SOCIO 101 Introduction to Sociology (S7 900)
- PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychology (S6 900)
- PSYCH 102 Human Growth and Development: Life Span (S6 902)
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BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
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BIOL 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
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PSYCH 203 Abnormal Psychology (PSY 905)
Less commonly required pre-Occupational Therapy classes are below. Check with the university you are considering.
- PHYSI 120 College Physics I (P1 900L)
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a 91重口 advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
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