Pre-Occupational Therapy Career Track Pre-Requisite Coursework
While pursuing a bachelor's degree at Tennessee Tech, students can follow the suggested career track coursework and engage in related co-curricular activities to prepare for the graduate professional school of their choice.
Freshman Year
First Semester
- BIOL 1113 - General Biology I Cr: 4
- CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I Cr: 4
- ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Cr: 3
- UNPP 1020 - University Pre-Professional, First-Year Interactions and Advisement Cr: 1
- PSY 1030 - Introduction to Psychology Cr: 3
- Total: 15
Second Semester
- BIOL 1123 - General Biology II Cr: 4
- ENGL 1020 - English Composition I Cr: 3
- SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Cr: 3
- Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Cr: 6
- Total: 16
Sophomore Year
First Semester
- BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Cr: 4
- PHYS 2010 - Algebra-Based Physics I Cr: 4
- PSY 2130 - Life Span Development Psychology Cr: 3
- ENGL 2130 - Topics in American Lit Cr: 3 or
- ENGL 2235 - Topics in British Lit Cr: 3 or
- ENGL 2330 - Topics in World Lit Cr: 3
- Total: 14
Second Semester
- BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Cr: 4
- COMM 2025 - Funds. of Communication Cr: 3
- PSY 4160 (5160) - Abnormal Psychology Cr: 3
- MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics Cr: 31
- Gen. Ed., Major or Elective Courses Cr: 3
- Total: 16
Junior Year
First Semester
- EXPW 4420 - Kinesiology Cr: 3
- PSY 4300 (5300) - Adult Psychology Cr: 3
- Gen. Ed., Major or Elective Courses Cr: 9
- Total: 15
Second Semester
- HEC 2220 - Medical Terminology for the Human Sciences Cr: 1 or
- HIMT 1300 - Medical Terminology Cr: 3
- Gen. Ed., Major or Elective Courses Cr: 12-14
- Total: 13-15
Senior Year
- Complete General Education Classes.
- Complete Bachelor's degree Requirements for selected major program of study (i.e. Biology, Psychology, etc.).
- A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.
1Note: OTD/MS programs generally require a statistics course; courses from various departments may satisfy this requirement.
2Note: TN Wesleyan University MOT Program requires a 3 Cr course in Epidemiology. See your health career track advisor about options for completing this course.
