Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant

CGES, Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant  
(Post-Professional Degree, Associate Level to Bachelor of Science) 

OTA credit granted for AAS in OTA, up to 54 hours

            Social Science:

PY101 recommended

Science Requirements

8-12 credit hours of Science coursework

            Allied Health/Health Science Requirements

AH205 Orientation to APA Format

AH316 Data Analysis for Allied Health

AH317 Health Professions Research

HS420 Case Studies in Managerial Integrity 

            OTAC Major Requirements

OTA309 Exploring Occupational Therapy Practice for the OTA
OTA480 OTA Baccalaureate Project I
OTA315 Professional Practice in OTA

OTA Specialty Electives (pick 3-4, 9 hours minimum)

AH368/OTA368 Internship and Experiences (variable)
BH321   Introduction to ABA
CJ330    Principles of Public Administration
CT320   Interpersonal Communication
CT325   Advanced Public Speaking
CT345   Small-Group Communication
CT386   Media Planning
CT388   Public Relations Campaigns
ED308   Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs
ED313   Classroom Management
ED315   Reading and Writing with Young Children
ED318    Reading Assessment and Instruction
ED327   Creative Arts
ED332   Screening, Diagnosis, and Planning Instruction for Young Children
ED375   Autism Spectrum Disorders
ED378   Applied Behavior Analysis for Educators
EX331    Advanced Exercise Science
FL310    Hispanic Culture in Healthcare
HS300   Professional Practice in Healthcare  
HS304   Healthcare Law
HS314   Insurance, Coding, and Billing in Healthcare
HS400   Healthcare Informatics
HS410   Client Education and Health Care
HS430   Issues in Current Professional Practice
MG356 Human Resource Management
MK330 Marketing
PL306    Ethics and the Professions
PL310    Ethics & Leadership
PL321    Asian Philosophy & Religion
PL340    Comparative Religion & Philosophy
PL345    Ethics in Healthcare
PS318    American Legislative Politics
PS330    Principles of Public Administration
PS333    Public Policy Analysis
PY301    Abnormal Psychology
PY308    Personality
PY321    Family Relationships & Values
PY324    Social Psychology
PY342    Psychology of the Exceptional Child
PY348    Health Psychology
PY349    Biological Psychology
PY353    Industrial/Organizational Psychology
RL336    Thanatology
SE313    Counseling in Special Education
SE321    Diagnostic and Prescriptive Procedures
SE341    Literacy Instruction for Special Needs Students
SE345    Classroom and Behavior Management
SO301    Race and Ethnicity in the US
SO311   Popular Culture
SO312   Gender & Sexuality
SO320   Peace, Justice and Conflict Resolution
SO350   Social Theory
SPM303 Sports Marketing & Events

Last updated: 08/07/2023