Occupational Therapy Pre-requisitesIn order to be accepted into an Occupational Therapy Master’s degree program you will need to meet a number of perquisites. First and foremost you will need to have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field such as Kinesiology, Psychology or Biology. You will also need to meet a number of course specific requirements which will vary from program to program. Many of these requirements will be fulfilled by earning an Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate’s degree from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program. Sponsored *Featured Programs * Grand Canyon University - Discover Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degree Programs in Healthcare * Notre Dame of Maryland - Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership for Changing Populations While courses will vary from school to school here are some examples of some of the more common courses with a brief description:
In addition to these classes, most schools want their students to have gained mathematical skills, written communication skills such as expository writing, additional sciences and some background in the humanities for a well-rounded communication. You will want to search the website or contact the schools you are interested in to get specifics on what pre-requisites your program might have not included above. In most cases have a strong scientific background with an emphasis on human psychology, anatomy and physiology will give you the foundation you need to build upon while earning your Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. By far the best way to get these skills is to earn your Associates degree from an ACOTE accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program before you complete your Bachelor’s degree. |
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