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
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.