Make a difference in a patient's life, help others gain independence and choose a
career with options.
UND’s Pre-Occupational Therapy program provides the building blocks for a career as
an occupational therapist. This rigorous program prepares you for the national board
exam.
Program type:
Pre-Professional Program
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
3 years
Credit hours:
90
Why study pre-occupational therapy?
Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1
As an incoming student, you can earn your Doctor of Occupational Therapy in just six
years! With a six-year program offered in Grand Forks, ND, and a satellite campus
in Casper, WY, UND's pre-occupational therapy program is composed of two segments:
The first three years of the curriculum are considered to be Pre-Occupational Therapy
(pre-professional) and include the following courses:
Abnormal Psychology
Two semesters of Human Anatomy and Physiology with lab
Arts & Humanities elective
Biology
Chemistry
College Composition
Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Occupational Therapy
Psychology
Public Speaking
Sociology
Statistics
Following completion of the Pre-Occupational Therapy coursework, you need to be accepted
into the Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) program which consists of three academic years (including two summer sessions). Admission
to the program is competitive with consideration given to pre-professional performance
in the sciences, general graduation requirements, leadership potential, volunteer
work and personal qualifications.
Through the course of your education, you're expected to develop the knowledge, skills
and adaptive capacity needed to address occupational challenges individuals face in
meeting their daily needs such as self-care, driving, home management, employment
and leisure activities. You'll develop critical thinking and reflective skills needed
for success in UND's occupational therapy doctorate program and life-long learning
in a rewarding career.
By becoming a graduate of UND's Occupational Therapy program, you'll have the chance
to pursue a career in any of the following settings:
Adult physical rehab
Rehabilitation in pediatric, adult and geriatric rehab facilities
Child and adult mental health practice
Child development
Public health
Ergonomics and work evaluation/conditioning
School-based practice settings
UND graduates are recruited for employment because of their broad knowledge base,
communication skills, work ethic and range of entry-level capabilities.
Pre-Occupational Therapy Courses
BIOL 150. General Biology I. 3 Credits.
Basic concepts of biology with emphasis on the process of science, metabolism, cell biology, plant and animal form and function, and physiology. Broadly designed to satisfy the needs of those pursuing biological and preprofessional curricula. F.
PSYC 111. Introduction to Psychology. 3 Credits.
A survey of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, with consideration of the nature and scope of psychology as a science and a profession. F,S.
BIMD 220. Human Anatomy & Physiology I. 3 Credits.
BIMD 220 (3 credits) and BIMD 221 (3 credits) together are a complete survey of the anatomy and physiology of the major human organ systems and the foundational concepts required to understand them. BIMD 220 covers beginner material on introductory A&P, cells, and tissues, as well as advancing through the skin, skeletal, muscle and nervous organ systems. BIMD 221 is a more advanced study of the endocrine, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Each concept is presented through the lens of a diverse human population and both BIMD 220 and 221 are validated as essential studies special emphasis courses covering "The Diversity of Human Experience" topic. Together the courses are designed to meet field standards using the HAPS learning outcomes and goals. Prerequisites or Corequisites: Either BIOL 150 and BIOL 150L or CHEM 116 and CHEM 116L or CHEM 121 and CHEM 121L. F,S.
OT 200. Introduction to Occupational Therapy. 2 Credits.
History, scope, objectives, and functions of Occupational Therapy. F,S.
SOC 110. Introduction to Sociology. 3 Credits.
A systematic examination of the social components of human behavior, including the norms, laws, cultural patterns, and economic forces that organize everyday life. Students will analyze theories of society, the structure of social institutions, social conflict and stratification, as well as social interactions among diverse groups of people. F,S,SS.
BIMD 221. Human Anatomy & Physiology II. 3 Credits.
BIMD 220 (3 credits) and BIMD 221 (3 credits) together are a complete survey of the anatomy and physiology of the major human organ systems and the foundational concepts required to understand them. BIMD 220 covers beginner material on introductory A&P, cells, and tissues, as well as advancing through the skin, skeletal, muscle and nervous organ systems. BIMD 221 is a more advanced study of the endocrine, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Each concept is presented through the lens of a diverse human population and both BIMD 220 and 221 are validated as essential studies special emphasis courses covering "The Diversity of Human Experience" topic. Together the courses are designed to meet field standards using the HAPS learning outcomes and goals. Prerequisite: BIMD 220. F,S.
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