Occupational Performance and Delivery, B.S.
Pending WSCUC approval
Mission
The mission of the Department of Occupational Therapy is to provide a Christ-centered education in an academically stimulating environment, preparing students for graduate studies in Occupational Therapy or related healthcare careers so they can impact the world for Christ.
Degree Program
A Bachelor of Science in Occupational Performance and Delivery degree is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Performance and Delivery, students will be able to:
- Summarize core theories and background knowledge relevant to the practice of occupational therapy (ULO 1).
- Explain how biological, cultural, and psychological factors impact the practices in occupational therapy, including assessment, intervention, and health promotion (ULO 2).
- Identify data collection, analysis, and interpretation methods used in occupational health and performance (ULO 1, 2).
- Integrate biblical principles to promote health and develop personal and professional values in occupational therapy practice settings (ULO 3).
Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information section of this catalog.
Admission Recommendations
Recommended high school courses are: one year of biology, one year of chemistry, three years of mathematics, and two years of foreign language. Advanced Placement (AP) science courses may not be used to fulfill science requirements for this degree.
Graduate/Professional School Requirements
Students should be aware that most graduate programs and many professional schools require an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 and that grades of C or better were earned for all science courses. In addition, they will not accept Advanced Placement science credit to fulfill the entrance requirements.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Performance and Delivery majors meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 9 credits in science, mathematics, and behavioral science within the major. The foreign language requirement is met by two years of high school study in the same language or four credits of college foreign language. PHIL 215 is strongly recommended and meets the Philosophy Core Curriculum requirement. | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| BIOS 112 & BIOS 114 | Fundamentals of Organismal Biology and Fundamentals of Organismal Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| or BIOS 112 & BIOS 1145 | Fundamentals of Organismal Biology and Honors Fundamentals of Organismal Biology Laboratory | |
| BIOS 200 | Sophomore Writing Seminar | 1 |
| BIOS 254 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOS 281 | Physiology | 4 |
| BIOS 311 | Neurobiology | 3 |
| BIOS 346 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| BIOS 460 | Clinical Observation Practicum | 1 |
| CHEM 107 | Introduction to Chemistry 1,2 | 3 |
| CHEM 120 & CHEM 121 | Principles of Organic and Biochemistry and Principles of Organic and Biochemistry Lab 3 | 4 |
| KNES 300 | Health Education and Health Promotion | 3 |
| KNES 301 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| KNES 355 | Health Care Systems | 3 |
| MATH 210 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics 4 | 3 |
| or MATH 318 | Biostatistics | |
| NURS 441 | Introduction to Healthcare Research | 3 |
| OCCU 140 | Introduction to Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OCCU 240 | Occupational Therapy Conditions | 3 |
| OCCU 340 | Assessment in Occupational Therapy | 4 |
| OCCU 344 | Practices in Occupational Therapy Interventions | 4 |
| OCCU 475 | Occupational Therapy Capstone | 1 |
| PSYC 200 | Introduction to Psychology 5 | 3 |
| PSYC 309 | Introduction to Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSYC 320 | Developmental Psychology: Lifespan | 3 |
| SOCI 220 | Introduction to Sociology 5 | 3 |
| Select 6 credits of electives from the following: | 6 | |
| Microbiology | ||
| Vertebrate Biology | ||
| Prosection | ||
| Design of Life | ||
| Public Health Principles and Practice | ||
| Psychology of Exercise and Health | ||
| Health Concepts | ||
| Exercise in Health and Disease | ||
| Health Policy and Ethics | ||
| Healthcare Leadership & Organizational Dynamics | ||
| Patient Safety, Quality & Evidence-Based Practice | ||
| Healthcare Law, Economics & Finance | ||
| Special Topics in Occupational Therapy | ||
| Internship in Occupational Therapy | ||
| Directed Research | ||
| Cross-Cultural/Ethnic Issues in Psychology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Sociology of Disabilities | ||
| Stewart Science Honors Advanced Topics (Science Honors Advanced Topics) | ||
| Program Course Requirements: 70-73 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 6 | 54-58 | |
| Total Credits | 124-131 | |
- 1
CHEM 107 is waived for students who meet the qualifications to enter CHEM 120. See the current Placement Options for CHEM 120 for more information.
- 2
CHEM 107 must be passed with a C- or higher.
- 3
CHEM 105 and CHEM 115 may be substituted for CHEM 120 and CHEM 121 upon advisor approval.
- 4
MATH 210 or MATH 318 fulfills the Mathematics Core Curriculum requirement.
- 5
PSYC 200 or SOCI 220 fulfills the Behavioral Science Core Curriculum requirement.
- 6
See Core Curriculum Program section for details.
NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.
Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.
See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.
Occupational Performance and Delivery, B.S. (OCPD)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 103 or 165 | 3 | BBST 103 or 165 | 3 |
| BIOS 112 & BIOS 114 (or BIOS 112 & BIOS 1145) | 4 | CHEM 120 & CHEM 121 | 4 |
| CHEM 107 (if needed per department) | 3 | OCCU 240 | 3 |
| ENGL 112 or 100 | 3 | PSYC 200 | 3 |
| GNST 102 | 1 | Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 4 |
| OCCU 140 | 3 | KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum) | 1 |
| 17 | 18 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 209 or 210 | 3 | BBST 209 or 210 | 3 |
| BBST 251 | 3 | BIOS 281 | 4 |
| BIOS 200 | 1 | KNES 107 | 1 |
| BIOS 254 | 4 | PSYC 309 or 320 | 3 |
| KNES 300 | 3 | SOCI 220 | 3 |
| PHIL 215 (strongly recommended, fulfills Core Curriculum Philosophy requirement) | 3 | Literature (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 365 | 3 | BBST 354 | 3 |
| KNES 355 | 3 | BIOS 311 | 3 |
| MATH 210 or 318 (fulfills Math Core Curriculum requirement) | 3 | BIOS 346 | 1 |
| OCCU 340 | 4 | ENGL 313 | 3 |
| PSYC 309 or 320 | 3 | KNES 301 | 3 |
| OCCU 344 | 4 | ||
| Graduation Application due in Registrar's Office | |||
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 300/400 Bible Elective | 3 | BBST 300/400 Bible Elective | 3 |
| BIOS 460 | 1 | BBST 465 | 3 |
| HIST 200, 201, or POSC 225 | 3 | OCCU 475 | 1 |
| NURS 441 | 3 | Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 | Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| Communication (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | ||
| 16 | 13 | ||
| Total Credits 131 | |||
NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.
Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.
See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.
Occupational Performance and Delivery, B.S. (OCPD)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 101 | 4 | HNRS 105 | 4 |
| HNRS 102 | 4 | HNRS 106 | 4 |
| BIOS 112 & BIOS 114 (or BIOS 112 & BIOS 1145) | 4 | OCCU 240 | 3 |
| GNST 102 | 1 | PSYC 200 | 3 |
| OCCU 140 | 3 | Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 4 |
| 16 | 18 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 210 | 4 | HNRS 230 | 4 |
| HNRS 215 | 4 | HNRS 231 | 4 |
| BIOS 254 | 4 | BIOS 200 | 1 |
| CHEM 107 (if needed per Department) | 3 | BIOS 281 | 4 |
| CHEM 120 & CHEM 121 | 4 | ||
| KNES 107 | 1 | ||
| 15 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 324 | 4 | HNRS 337 | 4 |
| HNRS 326 | 2 | HNRS 339 | 2 |
| KNES 300 | 3 | BIOS 311 | 3 |
| OCCU 340 | 4 | BIOS 346 | 1 |
| PSYC 309 or 320 | 3 | KNES 301 | 3 |
| OCCU 344 | 4 | ||
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 443 | 4 | HNRS 458 | 4 |
| BIOS 460 | 1 | BBST 465 | 3 |
| KNES 355 | 3 | MATH 210 or 318 (fulfills Math Core Curriculum requirement) | 3 |
| NURS 441 | 3 | OCCU 475 | 1 |
| SOCI 220 | 3 | PSYC 309 or 320 | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 | Major Elective | 3 |
| KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum) | 1 | ||
| 17 | 18 | ||
| Total Credits 135 | |||

