Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Pre-Occupational Therapy

The Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration is designed for students who plan to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy but may also want to use it as a foundation for graduate study in other medical and health-related professions. The concentration contains the prerequisite courses required by most occupational therapy professional programs. Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration majors complete the four-year Bachelor of Health Science degree program, then apply to a master’s or doctoral program in Occupational Therapy. Master's programs typically require two additional years of study, while doctoral programs generally require three..

Students who complete the B.S in Health Science with the Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes:

1. Plan strategies to integrate Christian principles and moral integrity in the care of patients

2. Construct critical thinking strategies to problem solving, decision making and the evaluation of research

3. Arrange the organization and function of the human body from the cell to the system levels

4. Recognize normal physiological behavior and the common treatment modalities for abnormal behavior

5. Evaluate personal skills, traits, and goals in relationship to those traits required for the occupational therapist

6. Demonstrate essential communication skills and professional demeanor

7. Identify and assess graduate and career opportunities relative to Allied Health Professions