(Pre-) Occupational Therapy

Program Contact/Coordinator
Carla Anderson, Advisor
College of Education and Human Sciences
Wagner Hall 243
Phone: 605-688-6145
carla.anderson@sdstate.edu
http://www.sdstate.edu/hns/undergrad-program/pre-pt-pre-ot.cfm

Pre-Professional Interest Area Information
The pre-occupational therapy program is a pre-professional curriculum whereby all the necessary prerequisites can be completed in preparation for applying to a school of occupational therapy. 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 certain number of required courses before applying to a professional occupational therapy program.