University of Nebraska at Kearney

1996-98 UNK Undergraduate Catalog

Offered by Health Science Programs:

PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

The following pre-occupational therapy program is suggested for students interested in seeking admission to the Creighton University Occupational Therapy Program. Competition to gain a place in occupational therapy school is keen and cannot be guaranteed; students are expected to plan for a college major**. Requirements Take ONE of the following options: Take 2 courses: BIOL 103GS, General Biology - 4 hours BIOL 215GS, Human Physiology - 4 hours OR take 2 courses: BIOL 225, Anatomy and Physiology - 4 hours BIOL 226, Anatomy and Physiology - 4 hours Take one of the following: MATH 102*, College Algebra - 3 hours MATH 112*, Scientific Topics in Mathematics - 5 hours *Students with sufficient preparation may enter the mathematics program at a higher level. Take one of the following: ART 100GS, Art Structure - 3 hours ART 102, Drawing I - 3 hours ART 118, Color and Design - 3 hours Take all of the following: BIOL 325, Medical Terminology - 1 hours (Prereq: A college Biology course) CHEM 145GS, Introductory Chemistry - 4 hours ENG 101GS, Expository Writing I - 3 hours ENG 102GS, Expository Writing II - 3 hours SPCH 100GS, Fundamentals of Speech Communication - 3 hours SOC 200GS, Introduction to Sociology - 3 hours PSY 203GS, General Psychology - 3 hours PSY 230GS, Human Development - 3 hours PSY 231, Abnormal Behavior - 3 hours PHIL 120GS, Introduction to Ethics - 3 hours STAT 241, Elementary Statistics - 3 hours SPED 234, Individuals with Exceptionalities - 3 hours Take 4 hours of any additional BIOL course - 4 hours

Strongly recommended: FCSC 110GS, Introduction to Nutrition - 3 hours (Prereq: CHEM 145GS or CHEM 150GS) PE 360, Human Anatomy and Kinesiology - 4 hours PE 229, Wellness Interventions - 3 hours 3-6 hours of crafts class experience (see advisor) -

**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.)