Pre-Occupational Therapy
Degree Title:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration
Occupational therapists help individuals develop, recover, or adapt the skills needed for daily life, work, learning, and meaningful participation in their communities. This work requires understanding each person’s goals, abilities, environment, and challenges, while identifying creative strategies that support independence and quality of life. Because psychology focuses on the study of human thought, behavior, development, motivation, and well-being, it provides a strong foundation for students preparing for the field of occupational therapy.
The BS Psychology: Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration is a pre-professional pathway for students planning to pursue the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree at Andrews University. Through the accelerated “3+3” track, students complete the first three years of undergraduate coursework in psychology and related prerequisite areas, then begin the OTD program in what would traditionally be their fourth undergraduate year. The first two semesters of the OTD program also count toward completion of the BS Psychology degree, allowing students to complete both the bachelor’s degree and the doctoral degree in six years.
The BS Psychology: Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration is a pre-professional pathway for students planning to pursue the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree at Andrews University. Through the accelerated “3+3” track, students complete the first three years of undergraduate coursework in psychology and related prerequisite areas, then begin the OTD program in what would traditionally be their fourth undergraduate year. The first two semesters of the OTD program also count toward completion of the BS Psychology degree, allowing students to complete both the bachelor’s degree and the doctoral degree in six years.
Overview
- Program Type: Bachelors Degree
- Program Length: 120 Credits
- Format: On-Campus
- Program Entry: Typically August or January
- Entry Deadline for August: July 15
- Entry Deadline for January: November 15
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Cost
Costs for undergraduate programs are posted in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu and the AU Student Financial Services page at andrews.edu/services/sfs.
To receive a degree from Andrews University, students must complete 120 credits, which includes the requirements for their chosen Major and Andrews Core Experience (ACE). The OTD courses taken in the student's fourth year will count towards this requirement as well as completion of the Doctoral requirements.
Official requirements for baccalaureate degrees are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
Official requirements for baccalaureate degrees are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
BS Psychology: Pre-Occupational Therapy Requirements
CORE REQUIREMENTS - 12 credits
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS - 47 Credits
Choose one of the following:
Swing courses
Students will complete these courses in their fourth year, which will also complete the requiremends of the first two semesters in the graduate OTD program.
COGNATE REQUIREMENTS - 38 Credits
Choose one of the following:
Choose one of the following sociocultural cognates:
NOTES
The School of Social & Behavioral Sciences regularily offers tours during the summer which allow students to learn through cultural immersion and hands on practical training. Students in the Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration are encouraged to participate in at least one summer tour. Find out more on our Study Tours page.
- PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
- PSYC105 Careers & Plans for the Psyc Major (0)
- PSYC301 Human Development (3)
- PSYC432 Research Methods II (3)
- PSYC465 Physiological Psychology (3)
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS - 47 Credits
- PSYC405 MPA Meeting (1)
- PSYC433 Research Methods III (3)
- PSYC434 Research Methods IV (3)
- PSYC450 Social Psychology (3)
- PSYC454 Theories of Personality (3)
- PSYC460 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior (3)
- PSYC485 Professional Portfolio (0)
Choose one of the following:
- PSYC364 Learning & Behavior (3)
- PSYC445 Cognitive Psychology (3)
Swing courses
Students will complete these courses in their fourth year, which will also complete the requiremends of the first two semesters in the graduate OTD program.
- OCTH420 Topics in Comparative Religion (3)
- OTH500 Intro to Occupational Science (3)
- OTH501 Foundations of Occupational Therapy Practice (3)
- OTH505 Anatomy (4)
- OTH515 Anatomy Laboratory (3)
- OTH516 Movement & Occupational Performance (3)
- OTH520 Human Development & Occupation (3)
- OTH530 Pathophysiology I (2)
- OTH565 Neuroscience & Motor Control (3)
- OTH575 Neuroscience & Motor Control Lab (1)
COGNATE REQUIREMENTS - 38 Credits
- BHSC230 Research Methods I (3)
- RELT440 Fundamentals of Spirituality & Ethics in Healthcare (3)
- BIOL221 Anatomy & Physiology I (4)
- BIOL222 Anatomy & Physiology II (4)
- CHEM131 General Chemistry I (4)
- FTES475 Kinesiology (3)
- MLSC205 Medical Terminology (1)
- PHYS141 General Physics I (4)
- Choose an Upper-Division elective from ANTH, BHSC, GEOG, PSYC, or SOCI (3)
Choose one of the following:
- ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology (3)
- SOCI119 Principles of Sociology (3)
Choose one of the following sociocultural cognates:
- ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology (3)
- BHSC225 Global Social Issues (3)
- PSYC355 Cultural Psychology (3)
- PSYC468 Community Psychology (3)
- An Int'l Student Missionary Experience
- Attending Adventist Colleges Abroad
- An AU tour with cultural concepts
NOTES
- A minimum of 27 credits must be from courses numbered 300 or above
The School of Social & Behavioral Sciences regularily offers tours during the summer which allow students to learn through cultural immersion and hands on practical training. Students in the Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration are encouraged to participate in at least one summer tour. Find out more on our Study Tours page.
Sample Four-Year Plan
FIRST YEAR
SECOND YEAR
THIRD YEAR
ANY SUMMER
FOURTH YEAR
(First year of OTD Program)
Bachelors degree awarded upon completion of fourth year
In order to stay on track for the 3+3, students will need to maintain a load of 16 credits per semester in the Fall (August-December) and Spring (January-May) semesters. Students may elect to take courses in the summers for lighter courseloads in the fall and spring or to accellerate completion. A typical summer load is 3-6 credits for part-time study and 9-12 credits for full time study.
- PSYC101 Intro to Psychology (3)
- PSYC105 Careers & Plans for Psychology Majors (0)
- PSYC201 Human Development (3)
- Choose one: ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology or SOCI119 Principles of Sociology (3)
- BIOL221 Anatomy & Physiology I (4)
- BIOL222 Anatomy & Physiology II (4)
- Choose an ACE Math Course (3-4)
- ENGL115/117 College Writing I (3)
- ENGL215 College Writing II (3)
- Choose RELT100 God in Human life (3) or RELB210 Jesus in His Time & Ours (3)
- COMM104 Communication Skills (3)
SECOND YEAR
- BHSC230 Research Methods I (3)
- PSYC432 Research Methods II (3)
- PSYC433 Research Methods III (3)
- PSYC434 Research Methods IV (3)
- Choose one: PSYC364 Learning & Behavior (3) or PSYC445 Cognitive Psychology (3)
- PSYC405 MPA Meeting (1)
- Choose an Upper-Division elective from ANTH, BHSC, GEOG, PSYC, or SOCI (3)
- CHEM131 General Chemistry I (4)
- Choose a Religion Course (3)
- Choose a Fine Arts/Humanities Theory Course (3)
- HIST110 Worldviews, Cultures, & Gods (3)
THIRD YEAR
- PSYC450 Social Psychology (3)
- PSYC454 Theories of Personality (3)
- PSYC460 Abnormal Behavior (3)
- PSYC465 Physiological Psychology (3)
- PSYC485 Professional Portfolio (0)
- MLSC205 Medical Terminology (1)
- PHYS141 General Physics I (4)
- FTES475 Kinesiology (3)
- Choose a Religion Course (3)
- HLED135 Wellbeing 360° (3)
- Choose a Fine Arts/Humanities ACE Course (3)
- RELT440 Fundamentals of Spirituality & Ethics in Healthcare
ANY SUMMER
- Choose a sociocultural cognate (3)
FOURTH YEAR
(First year of OTD Program)
- OCTH420 Topics in Comparative Religion (3)
- OTH500 Intro to Occupational Science (3)
- OTH501 Foundations of Occupational Therapy Practice (3)
- OTH505 Anatomy (4)
- OTH515 Anatomy Laboratory (3)
- OTH516 Movement & Occupational Performance (3)
- OTH520 Human Development & Occupation (3)
- OTH530 Pathophysiology I (2)
- OTH565 Neuroscience & Motor Control (3)
- OTH575 Neuroscience & Motor Control Lab (1)
Bachelors degree awarded upon completion of fourth year
In order to stay on track for the 3+3, students will need to maintain a load of 16 credits per semester in the Fall (August-December) and Spring (January-May) semesters. Students may elect to take courses in the summers for lighter courseloads in the fall and spring or to accellerate completion. A typical summer load is 3-6 credits for part-time study and 9-12 credits for full time study.
Andrews Core Experience
Andrews Core Experience courses are required for all undergraduate students regardless of major. These courses count towards the 120 total credits for a degree and are included in the four-year-plan above. For students who are accepted into the J.N. Andrews Honors Program, the SAGES curriculum replaces the Andrews Core Experience Requirements - find out more at andrews.edu/services/honors.
Official requirements for the Andrews Core Experience are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
Official requirements for the Andrews Core Experience are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
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- Email: ssbs@andrews.edu