Bachelor of Health Science- Occupational Therapy Track
Bachelor in Health Sciences leading to a Professional Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Students who complete this program will be awarded a Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) – Occupational Therapy Track. Students who complete the BHS-OT track degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the upper division courses are guaranteed admission to the Professional Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. Upon completion of the Professional MS in OT, individuals are eligible to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy examination (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR). Most states, including Florida, require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses, such as Florida, are usually based on the successful completion of the NBCOT certification examination.
The BHS-Occupational Therapy Track is designed for students who have completed an AA from a Florida state institution or students who have completed at least 60 transferable credits and meet the University core Curriculum, and who have successfully completed the OT Track prerequisite requirements. The program is limited access and all admission decisions are made by the OT faculty.
The BHS Occupational Therapy Track coursework is designed to provide students with academic preparation and practical, clinical or community experiences. Because of the constraints of laboratory space and the personal attention required in scheduling and supervising practical experiences, class enrollment is restricted and only FULL TIME study is available. Students enter the program only in the FALL SEMESTER due to the specialized sequencing of courses.
Students who already hold a bachelor's degree in a field other than occupational therapy will be eligible for the Professional Master's in Occupational Therapy degree. If you hold a bachelor degree please contact our office for a separate information/application packet.
Required Courses
Junior Year
Fall Semester 16 Credits
| OTH3000 |
Foundations of Occupational Therapy |
3 |
| OTH3210 |
Occupational Development Throughout the Lifespan I |
2 |
| OTH3210L |
Occupational Development Throughout the Lifespan I |
1 |
| OTH3160 |
Adaptive Living Skills |
2 |
| OTH3160L |
Adaptive Living Skills Lab |
1 |
| ZOO3731 |
Human Anatomy |
3 |
| ZOO3731L |
Human Anatomy Lab |
1 |
| OTH 3122 |
Therapeutic Skills |
2 |
| OTH 3122L |
Therapeutic Skills Lab |
1 |
Spring Semester 13 Credits
| OTH3216 |
Occupational Development Throughout the Lifespan II |
3 |
| HSC 4553 |
Fundamentals of Pathology |
2 |
| OTH3413 |
Applied Kinesiology |
3 |
| OTH3413L |
Applied Kinesiology Lab |
1 |
| PHT 4418 |
Neuroscience |
3 |
Summer Semester 3 Credits
Fall Semester 13 Credits
| OTH4504 |
Neuromotor Approaches in OT I |
3 |
| OTH4504L |
Neuromotor Approaches in OT I Lab |
1 |
| OTH4421 |
Biomechanical & Rehabilitative Approaches in OT I |
2 |
| OTH4421L |
Biomechanical & Rehab Approaches in OT Lab |
1 |
| OTH4322 |
Neuropsychiatric & Cognitive Approaches in OT I |
2 |
| OTH4322L |
Neuropsychiatric & Cognitive Approaches in OT I Lab |
1 |
| HSC 4910 |
Introduction to Research Methods |
3 |
Spring Semester 15 Credits
| OTH4423 |
Neuromotor Approaches in OT II |
3 |
| OTH4423L |
Neuromotor Approaches in OT II Lab |
1 |
| OTH4422 |
Biomechanical & Rehabilitative Approaches in OT II |
2 |
| OTH4422L |
Biomechanical & Rehabilitative Approaches in OT II Lab |
1 |
| OTH4323 |
Neuropsychiatric Cognitive Approaches in OT II |
3 |
| OTH 6772 |
Evidence Based Practice |
3 |
| OTH4701 |
Professional Issues in OT |
2 |
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Total : 60 credits |
Bachelor in Health Sciences – OT
Track degree awarded
Students who complete the BHS-OT track degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA are
guaranteed admission to the Professional Master of Science in Occupational
Therapy.
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