The pre-occupational therapy major provides students with the necessary foundation for graduate studies, leading to careers in physical therapy. Courses for the major draw from kinesiology, biology, mathematics, chemistry, psychology, art and various other disciplines.

           

This degree allows students to choose courses that specifically address future career goals. In consultation with the program director, students choose emphasis courses carefully, according to the catalog of the program they wish to enter for a master's or doctoral degree.

Students must obtain a master's or doctoral degree in order to practice in the field of physical therapy. The pre-occupational therapy major provides basic pre-professional preparation for obtaining these degrees.

GENERAL EDUCATION OR OTHER PREREQUISITES (18 UNITS)

• BIOL-101L Principles of Biology (4)
• BIOL-150 Perspectives in Health Care (1)
• CHEM-101L General Chemistry I (4)
• MATH-120 Principles of Mathematics (4)
• or MATH-140 Pre-Calculus (4)
• or MATH-210 Calculus I (4)
• KIN-265 Concepts of Wellness (2)
• PSY-120 Introduction to Psychology (3)

REQUIRED COURSES (30-31 UNITS)

• BIOL-331L Human Anatomy (4)
• BIOL-332L Human Physiology (4)
• BIOL-470 History and Philosophy of Science (4)
• or KIN-405 History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport (3)
• CHEM-102L General Chemistry II (4)
• KIN-476 Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy Internship (2)
• PSY-300 Statistics (3)
• PSY-360 Life-Span Development (3)
• PSY-410 Abnormal Psychology (3)
• Select one of the following:
• ART-120 Painting I (3)
• ART-140 Drawing and Design I (3)
• ART-170 Sculpture I (3)
• ART-180 Ceramics I (3)
• ART-310 Photography (3)

EMPHASIS COURSES (18 UNITS MINIMUM)
Select a minimum of 18 units from the following:

• CHEM-310 Organic Chemistry I (4)
• CS-120 Introduction to Computer Science I (3)
• KIN-260 First Aid/CPR (1)
• KIN-300 Principles of Health and Nutrition (3)
• KIN-310 Prevention and Care of Injuries in Sport (3)
• KIN-315 Advanced Techniques of Athletic Training (3)
• KIN-325 Modalities and Therapy (4)
• KIN-350 Biomechanics (4)
• KIN-355 Physiology of Exercise (4)
• PSY-350 Child Development (3)
• PSY-355 Adolescent Development (3)
• PSY-360 Life-Span Development (3)
• PSY-410 Abnormal Psychology (4)