Entry-Level Dual-Degree BS in Health Science Studies / Master of Occupational Therapy (4+1.5) Curriculum

Dual-Degree BS/MOT Curriculum

The curriculum for the professional courses in the program are reviewed regularly and are 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.

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HSC Electives may be taken in any combination of 1, 2 or 3-credit courses to equal a total of 6 HSC elective credits.

Students earn the Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies after successful completion of 123 credits.

Post-Baccalaureate Phase (Master’s)

Students earn the Master's of Occupational Therapy after completing 55 graduate credits including OTM 580 Fieldwork IIA & OTM 581 Level II B Fieldworks.

Progression, Retention and Graduation Requirements

All policies and procedures regarding progression, retention and graduation are found in the OT Student Manual. These policies and procedures are routinely reviewed with the students at the beginning of each semester and/or during advising.

University Curriculum and OT Prerequisite Phase

Prior to entry in the junior year, students must satisfy the following requirements:

• Complete a minimum of 40 credits of the University Curriculum, all OT prerequisites and all OT foundational courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00;
• All foundational OT courses OT 101, OT 214 and OT 201 must be at a grade of B- or better; and
• Achieve a minimum science/math GPA of 2.33. Courses that are considered in the science/math GPA are BIO 211 +BIO 211L, BIO 212 + BIO 212L, PHY 101+PHY 101L and MA 275.

Professional Component and Fieldwork Phases

To progress through the program, students must meet the minimum semester GPA of 3.00 and must earn a grade of C+ or above in all lecture and lab courses and B+ or above in all fieldwork level I courses. In addition, all students must acquire a “Pass” in their fieldwork level II. Failing to meet the aforementioned requirements will result in a referral to the Occupational Therapy Academic Progression and Retention Committee (APRC). The outcome of such referral may be: program probation with course remediation; a program probation with a course repeat (and repay); or a program dismissal.

All courses must be taken sequentially as indicated in the program of study. Students may request in writing to the department chairperson any deviations from the course sequence, waivers from occupational therapy courses, and/or transfer credits from other occupational therapy programs. All requests must be approved by the Occupational Therapy APRC and the department chairperson.

Successful completion of all didactic and fieldwork requirements is necessary for graduation with the degree of Master of Occupational Therapy.