(Pre-) Occupational Therapy

Jim Booher, Coordinator
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Physical Education Center 265
605-688-5824
e-mail: jim.booher@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.