Nazareth College
Occupational Therapy 5-year BS/MS Curriculum
Note: Courses may be subject to change

 

FALL Freshman Year (15 credits)

ENGW 101: College Writing I: Exposition - credits 3

BIO 103: Biological Systems 1 (PEQ) - credits 3

BIO 103L: Biological Systems 1Lab - credit 1

MTH (PEQ) - credits 3

PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology: Physiological, Cognitive and Sensory Processes - credits 3

OT 101: Observation in Occupational Therapy: Adults - credit 1

ACS 100 Academic & College Success - credit 1

Physical Education or Health & Wellness - credit 0

 

SPRING Freshman Year (17 credits)

ENGW 102: College Writing II: Argument and Research - credits 3

BIO 150: Anatomy & Physiology I - credits 3

BIO 150L: Anatomy & Physiology Lab - credit 1

SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (PEQ) - credits 3

RES 101: Exploring Religion (PEQ) - credits 3

HISTORY (PEQ) - credits 3

OT 102: Observation in Occupational Therapy: Pediatrics - credits 1

Physical Education or Health & Wellness - credits 0

 

FALL Sophomore Year (17 credits)

BIO 151: Human Anatomy & Physiology II - credits 3

BIO 151L: Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab II - credits 1

PHY 207: Introductory Physics - credits 3

PHY 203L: General Physics Lab - credits 1

ANT 101G: Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology - credits 3

OTR 201: Introduction to the Occupational Therapy Profession - credits 3

LITERATURE (PEQ)- credits 3

 

SPRING Sophomore Year (17 credits)

PHL 101: Logic and Inquiry (PEQ) - credits 3

FINE ARTS (PEQ) - credits 3

PERSPECTIVES COURSE (An integrated studies course) - credits 3

OTR 250: Human Development and Occupation across the Lifespan - credits 4

OTR 204: Occupational Science - credits 4

 

SUMMER between Sophomore and Junior Year (6 credits)

OTR 311: Gross Anatomy - credits 6

 

NOTE: Students must pass OTR 311:  Gross Anatomy; receive a 2.75 GPA in the Science courses; and a 3.0 overall average in the Freshman and Sophomore semesters to proceed with the OT curriculum. The courses in the liberal arts and sciences program are subject to change (PI & PII). OT courses may be subject to change.

 

FALL Junior Year (17 credits)

OTR 312: Neuroscience - credits 4

OTR 313: Kinesiology and Functional Movement Analysis for Occupational Performance - credits 3

OTR 314: Pathophysiology - credits 3

OTR 315: Functional Analysis and Modification I: Occupational Performance - credits 4

OTR 316: Occupational Theories and their Application - credits 3

 

SPRING Junior Year (17 credits)

 

OTR 318: Functional Analysis and Modification II: Environmental Modifications - credits 4

PSY 201: Statistics and Research Methods I - credits 4

PSY 343: Abnormal Psychology (can be counted as integrated studies course)- credits 3

PERSPECTIVES COURSE (an integrated studies course)- credits 3

OTR 320(W): Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy (writing intensive course) - credits 3

 

FALL Senior Year (17 credits)

OTR 420: Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention I: Sensory Processing - credits 4

OTR 422: Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention II: Neurodevelopmental and Neurologic Disorders - credits 4

OTR 428: Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention III: Psychosocial Disorders - credits 4

PSY 202 W: Statistics and Research Methods 2 - credits 4

OTR 400: Level I Fieldwork and Seminar - credit 1

 

SPRING Senior Year (12 undergraduate credits; 3 graduate credits: 15 credits)

OTR 424: Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention IV: Physical and Orthopedic Disorders - credits 4

OTR 426: Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention V: Cognitive/Perceptual Disorders - credits 4

OTR 430: Health Policy and Administration - credits 3

OTR 434: Level I Fieldwork and Seminar - credit 1

OTR 510: Research I: Project Proposal Development - credits 3

 

SUMMER Graduate Year (8 credits)

OTR 500: Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level II (12 weeks) - credits 6

OTR 501: Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork Seminar - credit 1

OTR 511: Research Project Proposal Writing II - credit 1

 

FALL Graduate Year (8 credits)

OTR 550: Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level II (12 weeks) - credits 6

OTR 551: Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level II Seminar - credits 1

OTR 512: Research Project Proposal Writing II - credit 1

 

SPRING Graduate Year (12 credits)

OTR 513: Research Project Implementation & Analysis III - credit 1

OTR 514: Research 2: Project Writing and Presentation - credits 3

OTR 516: Contemporary Issues in Interprofessional Team Practice - credits 2

OTR 518: Leadership and Management in OT - credits 3

OTR 530: Interprofessional Health and Wellness - credits 3

NOTE: Students must obtain a 3.0 GPA in Graduate Courses. Total Credits:166