BS Psychology: Pre-Occupational Therapy

Programs and Concentrations Offered:

B.S. Psychology: Pre-Occupational Therapy

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Psychologists study behavior and the mind including conscious and unconscious phenomena, both normal and abnormal functioning and concentrate on behaviors that affect the mental and emotional health of humans. Occupational Therapists assist individuals in learning or re-learning skills to improve their lives. It requires getting to know individuals personally, understanding their goals, and identifying creative ways to allow them to reach their desired levels of independence and productivity. As such, Psychology forms a strong base upon which to build the skills required to become an Occupational Therapist. The BS Psychology: Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration (pre-OT) is designed as a pre-professional interim degree for students pursuing a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree at Andrews University through the “3+3” track. This degree with concentration prepares the pre-OT student with the prerequisite knowledge required for the OTD degree. Once accepted into the OTD program, the 3+3 track allows students to enter the professional OTD program before completion of the Psychology: Pre-Occupational Therapy bachelors degree. The 3+3 students’ senior (fourth) year is the first two semesters of the OTD program. Students successfully completing these requirements qualify for the Bachelor of Psychology degree.
OVERVIEW Program Type: Bachelors Degree Program Length: 120 Credits Format: On-Campus Program Entry: August or January Entry Deadline for August: July 15 Entry Deadline for January: November 15 Click here to apply now.	COST Costs for undergraduate programs are posted in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu and the AU Studdent Financial Services page at this link.
To recieve a degree from Andrews University, students must complete 120 credits, which includes their chosen Major Requirements and Andrews Core Experience (ACE) Requirements. Students may also need general electives to reach the 120 credits or may elect to add a minor or second major. Below, there are some variations in requirements between the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and the Bachelor of Science (B.S.). Both options result in a bachelors degree and qualify the student for graduate school or employment. The B.A. degree includes the requirement for a modern language to at least the intermediate level and so has reduced major elective requirements to allow room for these language courses. Contact your academic advisor or the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences if you'd like more information or assistance in selecting a degree option based on your needs and career goals. Official requirements for baccalaureate degrees are found in the Andrews University Bulletin.
BS: PSYCHOLOGY, PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CONCENTRATION MAJOR: CORE REQUIREMENTS - 12 credits PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology PSYC105 Careers & Plans for the Psyc Major PSYC301 Human Development PSYC432 Research Methods II PSYC465 Physiological Psychology MAJOR: CONCENTRATION REQ - 9 Credits PSYC405 MPA Meeting PSYC433 Research Methods III PSYC434 Research Methods PSYC460 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior PSYC485 Professional Portfolio Choose one of the following: PSYC364 Learning and Behavior PSYC445 Cognitive Psychology Choose two of the following: PSYC269 History & Systems of Psychology PSYC450 Social Psychology PSYC454 Theories of Personality SWING COURSES - 28 Credits Students will complete all of these courses during their fourth year, which will also count as the first year in the OTD Program OTH500 Introduction to Occupational Science OTH501 Foundations of Occupational Therapy Practice OTH505 Anatomy OTH515 Anatomy Laboratory OTH516 Movement & Occupational Performance OTH510 Human Development & Occupation OTH530 Pathophysiology I OTH553 Clinical Reasoning I OTH562 Topics in Comparative Religion OTH565 Neuroscience & Motor Control OTH575 Neuroscience & Motor Control Laboratory COGNATES - 13-17 Credits BHSC230 Research Methods I BIOL221 Anatomy & Physiology I BIOL222 Anatomy & Physiology II CHEM131 General Chemistry I FTES475 Kinesiology MLSC205 Medical Terminology PHYS141 General Physics I Choose one upper division 3 credit course from ANTH, BHSC, GEOG, PSYC, or SOCI Choose one of the following: RELT340 Religion & Ethics in Modern Society RELT385 Bioethics & Christian Faith RELT390 Christian Business Ethics RELT440 Fundamentals of Spirituality & Ethics in Healthcare (HONS104H, 106H, & 415H for Honors Scholars) Choose one of the following: ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology SOCI119 Principles of Sociology Choose one of the following: ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology BHSC225 Global Social Issues PSYC355 Cultural Psychology PSYC468 Community Psychology An Int'l Student Missionary Experience (minimum 3 months with an academic component) Attending Adventist Colleges Abroad An AU tour with an academic focus on cultural concepts Download a degree plan here.	ANDREWS CORE EXPERIENCE HLED135 Wellbeing 360° (first year): MATH145 Math for the (Mis)information Age (first year) COMM104 Communication Skills (first year) ENGL115 or 117 College Writing I (first year) ENGL215 College Writing II (first year) HIST110 Worldviews, Cultures, & Gods 3 Religion courses of choice Choose one of the following (first year): RELT100 God & Human Life RELB210 Jesus in His Time & Ours Choose one of the following: ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology BHSC225 Global Social Issues ECON208 Principles of Economics GBST101 Intro to Global Studies PLSC104 American Government PSYC101 Intro to Psychology SOCI119 Principles of Sociology Choose one of the following: ART220 Language of Art ENGL255 Studies in Literature MUHL214 Enjoyment of Music MUHL250 Music to Change the world PHIL224 Intro to Philosophy Choose one of the following: INEN221 Intro to Innovation & Entrepreneurship A Studio Art Course An Ensemble or Applied Music Course Elementary/Intermediate Modern Language Course A second course from the list above (ART220, ENGL255, MUHL214, MUHL250, PHIL224) Choose one of the following: BIOL100 Human Biology BIOL110 Principles of Biology CHEM100 Consumer Chemistry PHYS110 Astronomy
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