Many occupational therapy programs require a recommendation letter from an occupational therapist with whom you have worked. In addition to fulfilling the required amount of hours for the program, this shadowing experience is beneficial in helping you learn more about this career which interests you. Students are required to contact each school to learn the most recent information regarding the required GPA, letters of recommendation, course prerequisites, and other admissions requirements. The list below provides a general list of prerequisite courses which must be completed for acceptance into the individual school of your choice.
| TECH | TWU | UTHSCA | UTEP | UTMB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Offered | Masters | Masters | Masters | Masters | Masters |
| BIOL | 291/293 292/294 |
291/293 292/294 330 |
112/114 291/293 292/294 |
112/114 291/293 |
291/293 292/294 |
| CHEM | 133/131 | none | 133/131 | 133/131 | 133/131 |
| PHYS | 110 | none | 110 | none | none |
| MATH | 124 377 |
123 | 124+ 377 |
124+ 377 |
377 |
| PSYC | 120 232 382 |
232 382 |
120 232 382 |
120 232 3 hr. elective |
232 382 |
| Medical Terminology | none | none | 1 hr. | 1 hr. | none |
| Other Prerequisites | EXSC 232 SOCI 111 ENGL 111, 112 |
SOCI 111 | SOCI 111 ANTH 101 ENGL 111, 112, 3 hr. elective 12 hrs. electives |
SOCI 111 HIST 221, 222 POLS 225, 226 COMS 111 ENGL 111, 112 |
EXSC 232 SOCI 111 BIOL 330 or PSYC 233 |