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Entry-Level Dual-Degree BS in Health Science Studies / Doctor of Occupational Therapy (4+2) Curriculum

Our curriculum builds industry-specific knowledge and skills while giving you the flexibility to customize your schedule based on your needs. Below are the course requirements for the Entry-Level Dual-Degree in BS in Health Science Studies / Doctor of Occupational Therapy (4+2) program, and an example of what your academic experience might look like.

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Dual-Degree BS/OTD Curriculum

The curriculum for the professional courses in the program is reviewed regularly and is subject to modification in both content and credit as deemed necessary to maintain a high-quality educational experience and keep current with best practices in the profession.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall SemesterCredits
EN 101Introduction to Academic Reading and Writing3
MA 275Biostatistics3
FYS 101First-Year Seminar3
OT 101Foundations of Occupational Therapy2
UC Course 13
Open Elective1
Credits15
Spring Semester
EN 102Academic Writing and Research3
BIO 103Concepts in Human Biology3
PHY 101
& 101L		Elements of Physics
and Elements of Physics Lab		4
OT 214Professionalism in Occupational Therapy Practice2
UC Course 23
Open Elective1
Credits16
Second Year
Fall Semester
BIO 211
& 211L		Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I		4
HSC 202Medical Terminology2
UC Course 33
UC Course 43
UC Course 53
Credits15
Spring Semester
BIO 212
& 212L		Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab		4
OT 201Occupation, Health, Participation2
Open Elective3
UC Course 63
UC Course 73
Credits15
Third Year
Fall Semester
OT 322
& 322L		Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology I
and Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology Lab I		4
OT 325Principles of Human Development and Occupation3
OT 333
& 333L		Functional Neuroscience I
and Functional Neuroscience I Lab		4
HSC 205
or HSC 206
or HSC 207
or HSC 208
or HSC 308
or HSC 398
Age-Related Community Engagement Youth (HSC 505)
or Community Engagement Legacy Service Learning Seminar: International (HSC 506)
or Interprofessional Community-Based Service Learning Seminar: Special Populations (HSC 507)
or Community Engagement Veterans
or Community Engagement Leadership
or Health Professions Career Practicum
HSC 220Health Care Essentials: Structure, Policy and Professionalism (or HSC Elective) 13
HSC Community Engagement 22
Credits16
Spring Semester
OT 323
& 323L		Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology II
and Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology Lab II		4
OT 326Principles of Human Development/Older Adults3
OT 334Functional Neuroscience II2
HSC 220Health Care Essentials: Structure, Policy and Professionalism (or HSC Elective) 13
HSC Community Engagement 21
HSC 205
or HSC 206
or HSC 207
or HSC 208
or HSC 308
or HSC 398
Age-Related Community Engagement Youth (HSC 505)
or Community Engagement Legacy Service Learning Seminar: International (HSC 506)
or Interprofessional Community-Based Service Learning Seminar: Special Populations (HSC 507)
or Community Engagement Veterans
or Community Engagement Leadership
or Health Professions Career Practicum
Open Elective 3
Credits16
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
BS FOURTH YEAR - DOCTORAL YEAR 1
OTD 501Occupational Therapy Theory3
OTD 502LOT Service Learning1
OTD 503OT Practice Framework & Professional Reasoning2
OTD 515Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice3
QU 420Integrative Capstone3
Open Elective3
Credits15
Spring Semester
OTD 520Occupational Therapy Mental Health and Psychosocial Practice I3
OTD 520LOccupational Therapy Mental Health and Psychosocial Practice I Lab1
OTD 522Occupational Therapy for Children and Youth I6
OTD 522LOccupational Therapy for Children and Youth I Lab1
OTD 522FOccupational Therapy for Children and Youth I Fieldwork1
OTD 530Administration and Management of Systems3
Credits15
Total Credits123
1

HSC Electives may include HSC 262, HSC 326, HSC 354, HSC 351

2

HSC Community Engagement have options for 1, 2, or 3 credits at a time.

Post Baccalaureate Phase (Doctorate)

Students earn the Doctor of Occupational Therapy after completing 75 credits.

Plan of Study Grid
Second Year
Summer SemesterCredits
DOCTORAL YEAR 2
OTD 524Occupational Therapy for Adults and Older Adults I6
OTD 524FOccupational Therapy for Adults and Older Adults I Fieldwork1
OTD 524LOccupational Therapy for Adults and Older Adults I Lab1
OTD 526Technology in OT Practice2
OTD 526LTechnology in OT Practice Lab1
OTD 528LBiomechanical Interventions Lab1
OTD 531Leadership and Change2
Credits14
Fall Semester
OTD 521OT Mental Health and Psychosocial Practice II3
OTD 521FOT Mental Health and Psychosocial Practice II Fieldwork1
OTD 521LOT Mental Health and Psychosocial Practice II Lab1
OTD 523Occupational Therapy for Children and Youth II6
OTD 523FOT for Children and Youth II Fieldwork1
OTD 523LOT for Children and Youth II Lab1
OTD 751Capstone Seminar I - Exploration2
Credits15
Spring Semester
OTD 525OT for Adults and Older Adults II6
OTD 525FOT for Adults and Older Adults II Fieldwork1
OTD 525LOT for Adults and Older Adults II Lab1
OTD 527Work and Ergonomics3
OTD 752Knowledge Translation and Synthesis3
OTD 760Principles of Teaching/Learning2
Credits16
Third Year
Summer Semester
DOCTORAL YEAR 3 1
OTD 580Fieldwork Level IIA6
OTD 753Capstone Seminar II - Planning2
Credits8
Fall Semester
OTD 581Fieldwork Level IIB6
Credits6
J-term
OTD 582Professional Development2
Credits2
Spring Semester
OTD 754Capstone Seminar III - Preparation2
OTD 762Health Policy, Law & Advocacy2
OTD 764Business Leadership and Entrepreneurship2
Doctoral Project and Experience
OTD 790Doctoral Project Seminar (Spring B)1
OTD 791Doctoral Experience (Spring B)2
Credits9
Fourth Year
Summer Semester
DOCTORAL YEAR 4 2
Doctoral Project and Experience
OTD 790Doctoral Project Seminar1
OTD 791Doctoral Experience4
Credits5
Total Credits75
1

Doctoral Year 3 - Spring: OTD 754, OTD 762, OTD 764 are courses that will be offered in a 7-week format during Spring A.

2

Doctoral Year 4 - Summer: OTD 790 and OTD 791 are experiential components that will begin in Spring B and will conclude in Summer I.

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