Occupational Therapy, page 3

Occupational Therapy, page 3
Independent Health Professions

Program Requirements

A total of 128 units is required for the Bachelor of Science degree.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites to the Bachelor of Science program include at least one three- or four-unit course in each of the following subjects: human anatomy with a laboratory and human physiology with a laboratory (or combined anatomy/physiology with laboratory for a two-semester sequence); introductory general psychology; introductory general sociology or cultural anthropology; abnormal psychology; and human growth and development. A course on human adulthood and aging is highly recommended.

General Education Requirements

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree must complete the general education requirements of the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

Diversity Requirement

All students must pass one course from the list of courses approved to meet the standard diversity requirement. These courses carry the designation "m" for multiculturalism.

Major Requirements

Required courses		Units
OT 405	Occupational Therapy Skills Theory I	4
OT 415	Medical Lectures	4
OT 420	Human Development Concepts	4
OT 440	>Foundations of Occupation/Kinesiology	2
OT 44	Foundations of Occupation/Neurology	2
OT 452	Occupational Therapy, Theory and Practice Physical Disabilities	4
OT 453	Occupational Therapy, Theory and Practice Psychosocial Dysfunction	4
OT 463	Occupational Therapy Skills Theory II	2
OT 464	Occupational Therapy Skills Theory III	2
OT 484	Advanced Occupational Therapy Theory	12
OT 485	Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy	4
OT 486abc	Clinical Internship with Seminar	2-2-2

Electives may be taken to make a total of 128 units. Enrollment in occupational therapy courses is limited to students selected by the Department of Occupational Therapy. Only those who possess the qualifications necessary for successful practice as registered occupational therapists are selected.

Students who wish prerequisite credit for courses transferable from another institution must gain departmental authorization for such courses prior to entry into the occupational therapy program.

Scholastic Standards

Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.67 (A = 4.0) in required courses at least two out of the three semesters for continuation in the program.

Counseling

Prerequisite counseling and other advisement are available from the department.

Pi Theta Epsilon

Pi Theta Epsilon is a national honor society for occupational therapy students and alumni. This society recognizes and encourages superior scholarship among students enrolled in undergraduate and entry-level graduate programs of occupational therapy across the United States.

The Alpha Eta Chapter of Pi Theta Epsilon at the University of Southern California selects candidates early in the spring semester of each year based on their academic standing and their potential for leadership in the profession.

Produced by the USC Division of Student Affairs, Office of University Publications, May 1, 1995
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