Program requirements

The pre-occupational therapy curriculum prepares students for application to the master’s program in occupational therapy at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Successful completion of 90 semester hours is required before entering. Prerequisites may change. Since requirements of other occupational therapy programs will vary, consultation with an advisor is recommended.

• Restricted electives Credits: (9–12)
• Diversity class Credits: (3)
• Advanced Writing Class Credits: (3)

• BIOL 198 - Principles of Biology Credits: (4)
• BIOL 340 - Structure and Function of the Human Body Credits: (8)
• ENGL 100 - Expository Writing I Credits: (3)
• ENGL 200 - Expository Writing II Credits: (3)
• MATH 100 - College Algebra Credits: (3)
• PHILO 365 - Medical Ethics Credits: (3)
• PSYCH 110 - General Psychology Credits: (3)
• PSYCH 505 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: (3)
• SOCIO 211 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: (3)

General electives

Electives must bring the prerequisite hours to a total of 90. Suggested courses include but are not limited to multicultural classes, foreign language, sign language, kinesiology, technical or professional writing, sociology or psychology relating to family dynamics, and additional humanities of interest to the student.

Contact the College of Arts and Sciences dean’s office for more information.

Note

Choose from psychology, sociology, FSHS classes with a human development emphasis, GERON 315 , and/or special education.