Occupational Therapy: Prerequisite Worksheet
Unofficial Coursework Evaluation
This unofficial prerequisite evaluation is to help you determine which required coursework you have completed and which coursework you still need to meet our prerequisite requirements. Required prerequisite coursework does not need to be completed to apply to the School of Occupational Therapy. To be eligible for admission for a given academic year you need to be able to show that you can complete ALL required prerequisite coursework in a reasonable amount of time.
School of Occupational Therapy Prerequisite Worksheet (pdf | 933KB)
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Prerequisite Coursework
| NATURAL SCIENCES: | Credits |
|---|---|
| Human Anatomy with lab |
12 |
| Human Physiology with lab |
|
| Physics course is recommended. (This course need not be calculus
based.) After completion of anatomy and physiology, any natural
science courses may be taken in order to have a total of 12
SEM. HOURS. |
|
| Note:Anatomy and physiology must be completed within the last seven years. | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES: | Credits |
|
Courses from minimally two (2) of the following areas: psychology,
sociology, anthropology, politics, government, business, and
economics. In these areas, include a life-span development
course, and an abnormal psychology course. |
12 |
| EXPOSITORY WRITING: | Credits |
| 200 level course or above |
3 |
| APPLIED ARTS: | Credits |
| Various hands-on courses such as design, ceramics, dance,
photography, or music. |
4 |
| Note: Personal "life experience" does not meet this requirement. Art or music appreciation, history, theory courses will not meet this requirement. A portion of this requirement may be completed through organized non-credit courses. If you select to do so, you must contact the Office of Admissions for Professional Programs to receive procedural forms prior to the application. | |
| COMMUNICATION: | Credits |
| Debate or public speaking |
2 |
| RESEARCH METHODS: | Credits |
| Courses from any of the following departments: psychology,
sociology, or anthropology. |
2 |
| Note: Must include a qualitative research component. Statistics will be accepted. | |
| HUMANITIES: (in addition to the writing prerequisite.) | Credits |
| Courses from two (2) of the following areas: literature, religion,
history, philosophy, ethics, and the history or appreciation
of art, music, or theatre. |
6 |
| CROSS CULTURAL STUDIES: | Credits |
| Courses on the cultures of Asia, Africa, Latin America, or
aspects of the American culture that draw upon these areas or
the cultures of the indigenous peoples of North America. |
2 |
| PHYSICAL FITNESS: | Credits |
| May be taken "pass/no pass." | 2 |
| MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: | Credits |
| May be taken "credit/no credit." | Complete sequence or course |
Questions?
If you have questions about specific prerequisite requirements, please contact Jon-Erik Larsen at (800) 933-9308 or larsenj@pacificu.edu.