Occupational Therapy, AS
Occupational therapy is a profession that helps people across their lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations). Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health and prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability.
This program is designed for students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university. Requirements may be updated prior to the start of the Fall 2023 semester. Students completing this program should consult a counselor or advisor to develop their degree plan and for registration advice.
Associate of Science
Required Courses
| BIO 100 | Fundamentals of Biology | 4 |
| BIO 115 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 215 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| ENG 110 | College Writing I | 3 |
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| ENG 160 | College Writing & Research | 4 |
| HCR 116 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| MATH 120 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 220 | Probability & Statistics | 4 |
| PHI 205 | Ethics | 3 |
| PSY 150 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 160 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| PSY 250 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| | Second Level English/Communication | 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| | Political Science | 3 |
| | Science | 4 |
| | Wellness/Physical Education | 2 |
| | Elective Courses | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 62
Transfer Notes: This degree program transfers to a bachelor’s degree in health services or health sciences. Students transfer into the bachelor’s degree prior to application to the doctoral level degree in occupational therapy. All occupational therapy programs have competitive admission requirements, such as grade point average, grades in specific prerequisite courses, letters of recommendation, and volunteer experience.