Pre-Occupational Therapy
Assessment and intervention to develop, recover or maintain life activities.
Occupational therapists help people of all ages participate in everyday activities and occupations. They help children with disabilities participate in school activities, help individuals recovering from injury to regain skills and support older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes.
The preoccupational therapy program is a preprofessional curriculum whereby all the necessary prerequisites can be completed in preparation for applying to a school of occupational therapy. All occupational therapists must earn a graduate degree from an accredited program. The department provides advising to assist each student. A strong undergraduate academic record is important.
Schools of occupational therapy offer a master’s degree or doctoral degree. Students must complete a bachelor’s degree and a certain number of required courses before applying to a professional occupational therapy program.
- Are a good listener and communicator.
- Want to help people and work well with others.
- Are patient and creative.
- Have strong interpersonal skills.
- Are inquisitive and like to solve problems.
- Helping Everyone Reach Optimal Health (HEROH)
- Exercise Science Club
- Best Buddies
- University of South Dakota
- University of Minnesota
- Creighton University
- Colorado State University
- St. Ambrose University
