Pre-Occupational Therapy Program

Requirements:

• BI 231 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 hrs
• BI 232 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 hrs
• BI 233 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 hrs
• BI 234 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 hrs

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• PH 220 General Physics I 3 hrs or
• PH 340 General Physics I with Calculus 3 hrs

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• PH 221 General Physics I Lab 2 hrs
• CH 111 General Chemistry 3 hrs
• CH 211 Organic and Biological Chemistry 3 hrs
• PY 220 Introduction to Psychology 3 hrs
• PY 413 Abnormal Psychology 3 hrs
• PY 230 Developmental Psychology 3 hrs
• Sociology (Any SO course) 3 hrs
• MA 211 Elementary Statistics 3 hrs
• CA 112 Public Speaking 3 hrs
• Computer Science (Any CS course) 3 hrs
• Spiritual and Cultural Enrichment CR

Additional Information:

The LSU Medical Centers in Shreveport and New Orleans offer occupational therapy training at the Master’s level. The requirements for admission include a baccalaureate (B.S. or B.A.) degree, the graduate record exam (GRE), CPR certification, a minimum of 20 hours of clinical observation under the supervision of an OTR, and a grade point average of 2.8 or higher in the course work.

Total Requirements: 40 hrs