Biology Major (Pre-Occupational Therapy)

Requirements

The completion of a biology major with emphasis in pre-occupational therapy, followed by a master’s degree program.

• BIOL 151 - Foundations Modern Biology I
• BIOL 152 - Foundations Modern Biology II
• BIOL 200 - Sophomore Seminar
• BIOL 231 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIOL 232 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
• BIOL 240 - Medical Terminology
• BIOL 270 - Genetics
• BIOL 290 - Principles of Microbiology
• BIOL 315 - Research Methods or SOSCI 220  
• BIOL 360 - Ecology
• BIOL 452 - Cell and Molecular Biology
• One Biology elective (4 credits)
• PSYCH 120 - Introduction to Psychology or  PSYCH 121  
• PSYCH 310 - Developmental Psychology
• PSYCH 340 - Clinical/Abnormal Psychology
• SOC 115 - Principles of Sociology or   SOC 120  
• SOSCI 210 - Social Science Statistics
• PHYS 220 - General Physics I
• PHYS 221 - General Physics II
• CHEM 101 - Chemical Principles IA
• CHEM 102 - Chemical Principles IIA

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  Math through:

• MATH 225 - Calculus and Modeling for Biological Sciences or  MATH 230 Calculus I  
• Two semesters of:  BIOL 400 - Senior Seminar
• Required Modern Language: Students in this major must take two semesters of a single language or demonstrate competency by placing out of the requirement.

 

NOTES:

Additional coursework is recommended for all pre-OT students, including:

• HSPTS 289 Applied Human Anatomy  

General Education Requiements (Pre-Occupational Therapy)

• First Year Seminar
• Reading & Writing Skills
• Speaking & Listening
• Global Awareness
• Cultural Diversity
• Fine Arts
• Religion
• Humanities
• Ethical Thought

Note: Quantitative Reasoning, Social Science & Natural Science General Education requirements are satisfied by completion of Biology Pre-Occupational Major requirements.