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Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
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) Grand Total Credits: 92
Sample Sequence Plan
YEAR 1FALL- Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: In-6 Historical Perspectives
WINTER- Course(s):
- Select 3 credit(s):
YEAR 2FALL- Course(s):
- Select 3 credit(s):
- Select 1 credits from the following types of courses: Elective
WINTER- Course(s):
- Select 1 credits from the following types of courses: ADAC, RECR, or PEAC
- Select 4 credits from the following types of courses: Electives
YEAR 3FALL- Course(s):
- Select 1 credits from the following types of courses: ADAC, RECR, or PEAC
- Select 4 credits from the following types of courses: Electives
WINTER- Course(s):
- Select 8 credits from the following types of courses: Electives
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