PreOccupational Therapy Curriculum

Occupational Therapy is a track made up of pre-requisite courses you complete along with a major of your choice. This prepares you for admission into an Occupational Therapy Doctoral program. 
***This was previously a Masters program, but Fall 18’ will be last admitted round for the Master’s program. Information below refers to the Doctoral Program.

A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution must be completed prior to start of program classes. The degree can be in any field, but course work must have included the specific program prerequisites: abnormal psychology, human development, statistics, ethics.

Sequencing

• Anatomy and lab must have been taken within the last 5 years. 
   
• Students should take BIOL 240 before BIOL 246 if possible.  
   
• HEIM 230: Medical Terminology can be taken before admission into program. Be aware there are additional course fees as it is offered through the KU Medical Center campus online.

Curriculum Facts

• Course Repeat Policy is not accepted. 
   
• Credit/NoCredit is not allowed for courses in the PreOT track. 
   
• Minimum transfer grade accepted is a C. 
   
• Human Development is now required instead of Child Development. KU does not offer this course; however you can find it at most local community colleges. Titles include human or lifespan development; developmental psychology can fulfill this requirement as long as it covers the entire lifespan. 
   
• OT will accept a combined anatomy and physiology course to fulfill both requirements as long as it was for 8 credit hours and included a lab.