Occupational Science Major (MAP)

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The Occupational Science major is designed primarily for already certified occupational therapy assistants (OTA’s) who hold an Associate of Science (AS) degree and wish to obtain a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in preparation for attending a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) or doctoral program in Occupational Therapy.

Our program continues the occupation-based focus began in a comprehensive OTA program, and includes three OT specific content courses that will be taught by masters-trained and/or doctoral-trained occupational therapists. These foundational courses are supported by an array of holistic courses in psychology, anatomy and biological sciences, nutrition, wellness, informatics, statistics and communications.

Major Requirements: (30 Semester Hours)

Occupational Science Core Requirements: (12 Credit Hours)

HLSC 301 - The American Health Care System Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 304 - Statistics for the Health Sciences Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 495 - Seminar in Health Science Credit Hours: 3

Choose one of the following:

HLSC 305 - Health Informatics Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 307 - Health Communication and Promotion Credit Hours: 3

Foundational Core Requirements: (9 Credit Hours)

HLSC 351 - Occupational Science Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 453 - Elder Cognitive Health & Wellness Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 455 - Sensory Function Across the Lifespan Credit Hours: 3

Occupational Science Electives: (9 Credit Hours)

Choose Three of the Following:

BIOL 346 - Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 363 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 409 - Topics in Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 430 - Psychology of Injury Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 312 - Social Gerontology Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 322 - Health Policy Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 330 - The Human Body: Structure and Function Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 331 - Nutrition and Health Credit Hours: 3

Customize Your Curriculum Plan

MAP majors are designed to accommodate the demands of your career and personal life. Most courses are offered multiple times per year within four 10-week terms. This allows you to:

Adjust your course load: take only 1 or up to 4 courses each term
Choose the pace at which you will complete your program: take courses in just one term each year,or in all 4
Customized dual majors and or/minors: Your Health-Related Program Advisor will help you create a curriculum plan to meet your career goals

For additional information, contact Jennifer Baird, Allied Health Programs Advisor, at jbaird@muskingum.edu or 740-826-8470

For a complete listing of MAP requirements, policies and procedures please refer to the Muskingum Adult Program Guidebook(pdf).