Academic Programs
Occupational Therapy, A.A.
***Please note: This Pre-Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy program results in an AA degree for individuals with the intention to pursue an advanced learning degree in the field of occupational therapy. It cannot be used as the preparation to become a certified occupational therapy assistant. The information for the Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS, degree can be found at the following link: Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.A.S. (mnwest.edu)
| Locations: Worthington | Links to: Printer friendly version Articulation agreements Faculty/Program webpage |
Occupational therapy is treatment by means of mental and physical activities, including arts and crafts. The ultimate objective of the occupational therapist is to help individuals help restore themselves to their highest level of independence through improvement of their physical, emotional and social well-being. You may complete the Associate of Arts or the Associate of Science degree depending on the transfer institution. The program listed meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) and is an A.A. program.
Students interested in this degree should choose the Liberal Arts major on the application.
| COURSE # |
COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| Composition I | 3 | |
| Principles of Biology I | 4 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 4 | |
| Composition II | 3 | |
| General Chemistry I | 5 | |
| Foundations of 3D | 3 | |
| College Algebra | 3 | |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 | |
| Human Anatomy | 4 | |
| Human Physiology | 4 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theater | 3 | |
| Issues in the Environment Or | 3 | |
| Environmental Politics | 3 | |
| Introduction to Physical Geography | 4 | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE** | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Physics I | 4 | |
| Introduction to Ethical Theory | 1 | |
| Medical Ethics | 1 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |
Notes:
STSK 1110 Freshman Seminar (1) credit is required.
Fulfill a minimum of 4 credits from two of the three areas. HLTH 1101, CSCI 1102, or any Physical Education course.
* If either PSCI 2210 or GEOG 1101 is taken to meet Areas 5 and 10, only three credits of Social Science electives are required.
Updated: pp 1/18/2023