(Pre-) Occupational Therapy

Greg Heiberger, Coordinator and Advisor
College of General Studies
Wecota Hall 218
605-688-4294
e-mail:greg.heiberger@sdstate.edu

Area of Study

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.