James Madison University James Madison University 26 courses
Current students can request declaration of the pre-OT minor (through MyMadison) but will need approval for the request to be granted. If the student has completed fewer than nine hours of the prerequisite courses included in the minor the request will be granted after verification of course work. If the student has completed nine hours or more of the prerequisite courses, the request will be granted only with a minimum GPA of 2.8. Access to Pre-Occupational Therapy Advising (Progression Standards) Once students have completed nine hours of the prerequisite courses, they become subject to twice yearly review of their academic progress. Performance queries will be conducted after summer and fall semester grades are posted. If the review indicates successful progress (meeting the standard of a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.8), they will be invited to formal advising activities. Topics include learning about different OT programs, deciding where to apply and discussing fulfillment of non-academic requirements and recommendations (shadowing, volunteering). Assuming continued progress, students will reach the applicant stage (typically spring of the junior year), during which they will be invited to participate in application-related activities. Pre-OT students who fall below the standard of a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.8 are at high risk of not being admitted to an OT program. Targeted advising for these students focuses on improving/developing academic skills as well as...
Courses: 23 Credit Hours
Chemistry: 3-4 Credit Hours
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 120 or CHEM 131 | Concepts of Chemistry or General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 131L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
Biomechanics: 4 Credit Hours
Choose from: and.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 140 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 140L or KIN 306 | General Physics Laboratory or Human Biomechanics | 1 |
| KIN 306L | Human Biomechanics Laboratory | 1 |
Social science: 3 Credit Hours
Choose from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 110 | Social Issues in a Global Context | 3 |
| SOCI 140 | Microsociology: The Individual in Society | 3 |
Statistics: 3 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 220 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
Introductory biology: 3-4 Credit Hours (not required)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 103 or BIO 140 | Contemporary Biology or Foundations of Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 140L | Foundations of Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
Ethics: 1-3 Credit Hours (not required)
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