Pre-Occupational Therapy (Andrews University Track) View in Kuali Update Delete Update Rules PDF


Catalog 2026 — Indefinite     Future (2026-01-01)
Program Concentration Proposal
Workflow Step: Records Office Approval 1, Records Office
For Academic Program: AS Allied Health

About

Adviser: Randy Bishop

An occupational therapist works with people whose lives have been disrupted by physical injury or illness, developmental problems, the aging process, and social or psychological difficulties. Occupational therapists use selected educational, vocational and rehabilitative activities to help individuals reach the highest functional levels possible, become self-reliant and build a balanced lifestyle of work and leisure. The working environment of Occupational therapists varies from specially equipped facilities in hospitals or clinics to schools, private offices, and private homes.

Andrews University Track

The program below meets Andrews University admission requirements, as well as Southern Adventist University’s requirements for an A.S. degree. This program can be modified to meet the requirements of other schools. The Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (DPT) program at Andrews is three years in length.

Andrews University Admission and Degree Requirements:

Twenty (20) hours of observation are strongly recommended.



Emphasis Requirements

REQUIRED COURSES (51 Total Credits)
  • Course(s):
    • ALHT111 - Introduction to the Health Professions (1)
    • BIOL101 - Anatomy and Physiology (IN-7) (4)
    • BIOL102 - Anatomy and Physiology (4)
    • CHEM120 - Survey of Health Chemistry (3)
    • CHEM121 - Survey of Health Chemistry Laboratory (1)
    • COMM135 - Communication and Public Speaking (IN-3) (3)
    • ENGL102 - Critical Thinking in Academic Reading and Writing II (IN-2) (3)
    • HLED210 - Medical Terminology (1)
    • PSYC122 - General Psychology (3)
    • BIOL416 - Human Anatomy (3)
    • MATH215 - Statistics (IN-4) (3)
    • HLNT135 - Nutrition (3)
    • PETH314 - Biomechanics (3)
    • PSYC315 - Abnormal Psychology (3)
    • HLNT325 - Sports Nutrition (3)
    • HLED345 - Wellness Coaching (3)
    • PHYS211 - General Physics I (IN-7) (3)
    • PHYS213 - General Physics Laboratory I (IN-7) (1)
    • PETH363 - Tests and Measurements in Health and Kinesiology (3)
GENERAL EDUCATION (24 Total Credits)
  • Need to include one Level 1 and one Level 2 Christian Service Requirements.
  • Select 1 course(s):
    • RELB125 - Life and Teachings of Jesus (R-1) (3)
    • RELT177 - Christian Spirituality (R-1) (3)
  • Select 1 course(s):
    • RELT138 - Adventist Heritage (R-2) (3)
    • RELT225 - Last-Day Events (R-2) (3)
    • RELT255 - Christian Beliefs (R-2) (3)
  • Course(s):
    • RELT373 - Christian Ethics (R-4) (3)
    • NOND101 - Southern Connections (IN-1) (1)
    • ENGL101 - Critical Thinking in Academic Reading and Writing I (IN-2) (3)
    • CPTE100 - Computer Concepts (IN-5) (1)
  • Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: IN-6 Historical Perspectives
  • Course(s):
    • PSYC128 - Developmental Psychology (IN-8) (3)
    • PEAC125 - Fitness for Collegiate Life (P-1a) (1)
    • PEAC425 - Fit for Hire (P-1c) (1)
  • Select 2 credits from the following types of courses: ADAC (Adventure Activity), RECR (Recreation), or PEAC General Activity Classes
ELECTIVES (17 Total Credits)
  • Minimum 17 credits
Grand Total Credits: 92

Sample Sequence Plan

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