Health Science Career Resources
Academic preparation for Occupational Therapy
REQUIRED PREREQUISITES
| DEGREE AWARDED IN THIS FIELD: |
Master degree | Ph.D. Occupational Science | ||
| Biology | 20A, 20B, 20C, 20L (With lab 1 year) |
130/L |
135/L | |
| Chemistry | 1A, 1B/1M, 1C/1N (With lab 1 year) |
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| Social Sciences | Sociology, Cultural Anthropology or Multi Cultural Courses required | |||
| Math | Statistics |
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| Physics | 6A/L, 6B/M, 6C/N (With lab 1-2 quarters) |
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| English | ENG 1A composition | LIT 1 | Public Speaking | |
| Pyschology | PSY 1 (intro) | PSY 170 (Abnormal) | Developmental Psychology | |
| Humanities | 2 courses in art, music, philosophy, literature, or foreign language. | |||
| Skills/Craft | Sculpture, jewelry, casting, pottery, weaving, or photography. | |||
| Anthropology | ANTH 2 (Cultural) | |||
| Kinesiology | Not currently offered at UCSC | |||
| Neuroanatomy | Not currently offered at UCSC | |||
| Medical Terminology | ||||
| Computer Competency | ||||
| CPR certification |
Beginning 2007, new occupational therapists will need a master’s degree.
For general information, check http://www.aota.org/. For specific requirements, check each school (catalog or web site).
REMEMBER: YOU WILL BE APPLYING TO PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS APPROXIMATELY 8 TO 12 MONTHS BEFORE MATRICULATION. PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
