(Pre-) Occupational Therapy

Program Coordinator/Contact
Carla Anderson, Coordinator of Student Services
College of Education and Human Sciences
Wagner 243, Box 2275A
605-688-6145
E-mail: carla.anderson@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/hns/undergrad-program/pre-pt-pre-ot

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.

Possible Majors
Athletic Training
Biology (Pre-Professional)
Exercise Science
Health Education
Human Development and Family Studies
Psychology
Sociology