BA Pre-Occupational Therapy
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| FYEX 100 – First Year Seminar | 3 |
| BIOL 100 – General Biology | 3 |
| ENG 110 – English Composition | 3 |
| PSYC 100 – Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| WELL 175 – Wellness | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| G3 – SOC 101/ANTH 121 | 3 |
| COMM 100 – Speech | 3 |
| MATH 130 or 160 – Statistics or Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| WSSD 311 – First Aid | 3 |
| G1 – PHIL 120/285 or 200 (level 1 course) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 254 – A&P 1 | 4 |
| PSYC 211 – Statistics & Experimental Design 1 (W) | 4 |
| PSYC 228 – Life Span Human Development | 3 |
| WSSD 375 – Prevention & Care | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 255 – A&P 2 | 4 |
| PSYC 215 – Intro to Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 337 – Abnormal Psychology (W) | 3 |
| G1 – 200 Level G1 Course | 3 |
| G3 – OSEH 120 Recommended | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHYS 131 – Physics 1 (G2 w/ lab) | 4 |
| “P” & “D” – PSYC 318 (rec.); SOWK 350; or COMM 317 | 3 |
| PSYC 356 – Health Psychology | 3 |
| G2 – Course | 3 |
| G3 – 200 Level G3 Course | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSYC 356 – Behavior Modification | 3 |
| WSSD 450 – Kinesiology | 3 |
| WSSD 492 – Seminar | 1 |
| G2 – Course | 3 |
| G1 / Elective – 200 Level / Elective | 3 |
| Elective or Minor Course | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSYC 400/495 – Co-op or Directed Project | 3 |
| AW Course – ENG 312 or 319 | 3 |
| Elective or Minor Course | 3 |
| Elective or Minor Course | 3 |
| Elective or Minor Course | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSYC or WSSD 498 | 1-4 |
| “W” Course – Writing Gen Ed. | 3 |
| Elective or Minor Course | 3 |
| Elective or Minor Course | 3 |
| Elective or Minor Course | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 13 |
Note: PSYC/WSSD 498 suggested to finish at 120 total credits. Recommended student completes a minor such as: African American Studies, Cultural Anthropology, Gerontology, Latina/o Studies, Occupational Safety & Environmental Health. (Adjustments to schedule should be made to account for prerequisite course, or scheduling of Fall/Spring minor courses.)