Pre-Occupational Therapy
The following pre-occupational therapy program is suggested for students interested in
seeking admission to the occupational
therapy programs
at Creighton University and the College of St. Mary. Competition to
gain a place in occupational therapy school is intense and cannot be guaranteed; students are
expected to plan for a college major**.
- Suggested Course of Study: The following courses are
required by the College of Saint Mary, and most will
also fulfill requirements at Creighton University and
other OT programs.
- Take all the following:
- BIOL 225, Anatomy and Physiology - 4 hours
(Prereq: CHEM 145 or CHEM 150 or CHEM 160; three years of high school science including
biology and a minimum score of 20 on the ACT or equivalent or a college science course)
- BIOL 226, Anatomy and Physiology - 4 hours
- BIOL 325,
Medical Terminology - 1 hour
- BMIS 181,
Business Computer Systems - 1 hour
- BMIS 182,
Business Computer Applications - 3 hours
- CHEM 145GS, Introductory Chemistry - 4 hours
- ENG 101GS, Expository Writing I - 3 hours
(Prereq:
ENG 100A or English ACT score of 15 or above)
- ENG 102GS, Expository Writing II - 3 hours
- SPCH 100GS, Fundamentals of
Speech Communication - 3 hours
- PHIL 120GS,
Introduction to Ethics - 3 hours
- PSY 203GS, General Psychology - 3 hours
- PSY 230GS, Human Development - 3 hours
- PSY 231,
Abnormal Behavior and Society - 3 hours
- PSY 250,
Behavioral Statistics - 4 hours
- PSY 270,
Experimental Psychology - 4 hours
- PSY 415,
Group Dynamics - 3 hours
- SOC 100GS, Introduction to Sociology - 3 hours
- Take 1 course from:
- ART 100GS, Art Structure - 3 hours
- ART 102, Drawing I - 3 hours
- ART 118, Color and Design - 3 hours
- Take 3 hours of HIST.
Additional Requirements at Creighton University- Additional course requirements at Creighton may be fulfilled with a wide variety of
courses. Please see advisor for more specific information.
Electives to reach a total of 60 semester hours.
40+ hours of observation supervised by an occupational therapist.
Recommended Courses for Electives:- MATH 102*, College Algebra - 3 hours
FSID 110GS, Introduction to Nutrition - 3 hours
- PE 229, Wellness Interventions - 3 hours
- PE 360, Human Anatomy and Kinesiology - 4 hours
- SPED 234, Individuals with Exceptionalities - 3 hours
*Students with sufficient preparation may enter the mathematics program at a higher
level.
The student should check with the specific school(s) to which he/she intends to apply to ensure all
requirements are fulfilled. Requirements can vary greatly between different
occupational therapy schools.
**Students pursuing a program of study in pre-occupational therapy are
expected to choose a major so that they can be working towards a baccalaureate degree
concurrently with the pre-occupational therapy program. This requires a major/minor
combination or a comprehensive major as well as completion of the UNK general studies
requirements and other degree requirements as set forth in the college catalog. (Students
who are accepted into occupational therapy school prior to completing a baccalaureate
degree at UNK may be eligible to receive a BS degree in Health
Science if they have completed all General Studies
requirements and have at least 90 semester hours completed in pre-OT studies.)
