OT Prerequisites

PREREQUISITE COURSE/SUBJECT AREA	TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED
Introduction to Psychology	3
Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology	3
Abnormal Psychology	3
Behavioral Science Elective Course *	3
English/Writing/Literature	6
College Algebra or above	3
Statistics	3
General Biology with Lab	4
Biological Science Elective with Lab **	4
Human Anatomy with Lab ***	4
Human Physiology with Lab ***	4
Physics with Lab (Kinesiology or Biomechanics may be substituted.)	4

 

Application Deadlines and Interview dates:

• Round 1: December 18, 2026 – interview date January 15, 2027
• Round 2: March 27, 2027 -interview date April 16, 2027
• Round 3: June 18, 2027 - interview date July 9, 2027

* Dates are subject to change based on number of applicants

To apply visit OTCAS at https://otcas.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/#/login

* Recommended behavioral science elective courses include sociology, psychology of learning, theories of personality, psychology of gender, etc.

** Recommended biology elective courses include cell biology, histology, molecular biology, microbiology, or immunology

*** Human Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) I and II may be substituted for separate courses in human anatomy and physiology. Courses must be taken in sequence. If you take A&P I, you must take A&P II. If you take Anatomy, you must take Physiology.

Prerequisites and program courses are subject to change without notice.

 

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