Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Prior to being considered for admission into the Combined BS/MS program in occupational therapy, you must fill out a supplemental application and complete a series of prerequisites. During this process, you are considered a "Pre-Occupational Therapy Major."

It is important to declare your major as " Pre-Occupational Therapy" when you enter Towson University so that you are assigned to the appropriate adviser. Your Pre-OT year is considered the first year of the Combined BS/MS program. If you are accepted into the program, you will begin occupational therapy courses in the Fall semester of your second year.

Prerequisite Coursework

Candidates must obtain a B- or better in the following prerequisites.

• Biology for the Health Professions (BIOL 190) or Cellular Biology (BIOL 201) or Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 213)
• Writing for a Liberal Education
• Introduction to Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology

Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science
Enrollment Services, Room 245

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-2762
Fax: 410-704-2322