Pre-Occupational Therapy
Offered by Health Science Programs
The following pre-occupational therapy program is suggested for students interested in seeking admission to the occupational therapy program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University. Competition to gain a place in occupational therapy school is intense and cannot be guaranteed; students are expected to plan for a college major. The University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University requires a baccalaureate degree for admission.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIOL 225 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 226 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 325 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research | 3 |
| PHIL 120 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PSY 203 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 230 | Human Development | 3 |
| PSY 231 | Abnormal Behavior and Society | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Behavioral Statistics | ||
| BioStatistics | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Take one of the following natural science courses: | 4 | |
| General Biology | ||
| Human Microbiology | ||
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| General Physics for Allied Health | ||
| Take three credit hours of History. (HIST 110, 210, 215, 250, 251, 305, etc) | 3 | |
| Recommended Courses for Electives | ||
| Select from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Anatomical Biomechanics | ||
| Gross Anatomy of Movement | ||
| Fundamentals of Speech Communication | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 40-41 | |
These courses meet the requirements at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University. Students should check with the specific school(s) to which they intend to apply to ensure all requirements are fulfilled. Requirements can vary greatly between different occupational therapy schools.
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 Applied Health Sciences if they have completed all General Education requirements and have at least 85 semester credit hours completed in pre-OT studies.