Campus: Westchester
In this program, students complete both the Bachelor of Science in Health Science and the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) in five years. The undergraduate degree requirements can be met on both the New York City and Pleasantville campuses. The graduate courses in Occupational Therapy will be completed on the Pleasantville campus.
Students will get a strong foundation in health science including an understanding of the role of social determinants of health that contribute to health disparities and how to mitigate these effects through planning and programming. The degree will position them for successful careers working with diverse patient populations in a variety of healthcare settings and prepare them to be competent and ethical Occupational Therapy practitioners who maximize clients’ quality of life and occupation engagement through technology, evidence-based, client-centered, and inter-professional practice.
Students are encouraged to declare their interest in the dual degree program when they are in the sophomore year of their BS in Health Science and then apply for acceptance into the joint degree program with the MSOT during their junior (third year). Upon completion of this program, graduates will receive the verification statement required to sit for the sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) licensing exam.
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core | 44 |
| Major Courses | 36 |
| Open Electives | 26-36 |
| Additional Graduate Courses for MS Degree | 28-31 |
| Total Credits | 175 |
See complete University Core requirements.
Note: Various major-required math and science courses, and courses required for MSOT admission (such as ANT101, SOC102, and PSY112), listed below may fulfill foundation, area of knowledge, and/or core requirements. Please consult with an academic advisor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 100 | Health Care Ethics | 3 |
| HSC 110 | Introduction to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| HSC 200 | Health Care for Diverse Populations | 3 |
| HSC 205 | Health Informatics and Telehealth | 3 |
| HSC 210 | Health Care Policy | 3 |
| HSC 300 | Genetics in Health Care | 3 |
| HSC 305 | Introduction to Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| HSC 310 | History of Health Care Systems | 3 |
| HSC 325 | Patient Education and Advocacy | 3 |
| HSC 400 | Leadership and Management in Health Care | 3 |
| HSC 480 | Capstone Project 1 | 3 |
| HSC 481 | Capstone Project ll | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community | 1 |
| BIO 152 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 153 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| PHY 101 | College Physics I | 4 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OTH 500 | Occupational Therapy Theory and Occupation Analysis | 0-5 |
| OTH 505 | Occupation Engagement Across the Life Span | 0-3 |
| OTH 510 | Applied Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy | 0-3 |
| OTH 515 | Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy | 0-5 |
| OTH 525 | Professionalism I: Communication Skills and Interprofessional Practice | 1 |
| OTH 530 | Occupational Therapy Practice in Mental Health | 0-4 |
| OTH 535 | Clinical Reasoning I: Community-based/Mental Health Level I Fieldwork | 1 |
| OTH 550 | Occupational Therapy in Productive Aging | 0-3 |
| OTH 555 | Orthopedics and Neuro-Rehabilitation | 0-3 |
| OTH 560 | Research Methods in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community | 1 |
| HSC 110 | Introduction to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Composition | 3 |
| PSY 112 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| SOC 102 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Humanistic & Creative Expressions (AOK 4) | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| HSC 100 | Health Care Ethics | 3 |
| ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4 |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| COM 200 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MAT 134 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HSC 200 | Health Care for Diverse Populations | 3 |
| HSC 210 | Health Care Policy | 3 |
| BIO 152 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| CHE 113 | Principles of Chemistry for the Health Professions | 4 |
| First Second Language Course. See Advisor for guidelines. | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| HSC 310 | History of Health Care Systems | 3 |
| HSC 305 | Introduction to Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| BIO 153 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| PSY 320 | Abnormal Psychology I | 3 |
| Second Language Required Course. See Advisor for guidelines. | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HSC 300 | Genetics in Health Care | 3 |
| HSC 325 | Patient Education and Advocacy | 3 |
| HSC 480 | Capstone Project 1 | 3 |
| HSC 400 | Leadership and Management in Health Care | 3 |
| PHY 101 | College Physics I | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 201 | Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| PSY 375 | Lifespan Development Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 315 or PSY 323 |
Cognitive Psychology or Psychology of Learning |
4 |
| World Traditions & Cultures (AOK 3) | 3 | |
| Choose One Additional AOK (either AOK 2, AOK 3, AOK 4, AOK 5) | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| OTH 500 | Occupational Therapy Theory and Occupation Analysis | 5 |
| OTH 505 | Occupation Engagement Across the Life Span | 3 |
| OTH 510 | Applied Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OTH 515 | Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy | 5 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| OTH 525 | Professionalism I: Communication Skills and Interprofessional Practice | 1 |
| OTH 530 | Occupational Therapy Practice in Mental Health | 4 |
| OTH 535 | Clinical Reasoning I: Community-based/Mental Health Level I Fieldwork | 1 |
| OTH 550 | Occupational Therapy in Productive Aging | 3 |
| OTH 555 | Orthopedics and Neuro-Rehabilitation | 3 |
| OTH 560 | Research Methods in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| OTH 540 | Occupational Therapy Practice in Physical Dysfunction | 4 |
| OTH 565 | Evidence-Based Research in Occupational Therapy | 2 |
| OTH 545 | Clinical Reasoning II: Adulthood/Geriatrics Level I Fieldwork | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| OTH 570 | Occupational Therapy Practice in Pediatrics | 4 |
| OTH 575 | Clinical Reasoning III: Pediatrics/Adolescence Level I Fieldwork | 1 |
| OTH 605 | Evidence-Based Practice and Occupational Therapy Research Project-A | 3 |
| OTH 610 | Environmental Adaptations, Home Modifications and Ergonomics | 3 |
| OTH 615 | Professionalism II: Professional Identity and Ethics | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| OTH 620 | Assistive/Telehealth Technology and Virtual Environments | 3 |
| OTH 625 | Current Trends and Emerging Areas in Occupational Therapy | 1 |
| OTH 630 | Evidence-Based Practice and Occupational Therapy Research Project-B | 2 |
| OTH 635 | Quality of Life, Health Promotion and Wellness | 2 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Summer | ||
| OTH 645 | Occupational Therapy Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Advocacy | 3 |
| OTH 640 | Clinical Reasoning IV: Fieldwork Level II | 1 |
| OTH 650 | Fieldwork II A | 6 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Sixth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| OTH 655 | Fieldwork II B | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 175 | |
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