BS in Occupational Therapy Assistant
**This program is scheduled to start admitting students Spring 2026 pending final approval from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)**
Initial admission is based on requirements for admission to the University; however, admission to the University does not assure admission to the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Requirements for admission to BSOTA courses are:
- Admission to the University of North Alabama
- Submit a formal application to the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions which includes an application fee.
- Students previously enrolled in another occupational therapy program must provide a letter of eligibility to return to the program without stipulation by the dean or director. If ineligible to return to the program, the student is ineligible to apply to the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions.
- Students must be eligible to participate in rotations in all clinical facilities to be eligible for admission to the program.
- Possess a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 (4.0 scale) or higher in required OTA courses, including a “C” or higher in all required prerequisite courses as listed in the General Studies Component for Occupational Therapy Assistant majors.
- Complete a criminal background check and negative drug screen as specified on the application for admission.
Requirements for the BS in Occupational Therapy Assistant
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area I (Written Composition) | 6 | |
| Area II (Humanities and Fine Art) | 12 | |
| Area III (Natural Sciences and Mathematics) | 11 | |
| Introductory Chemistry (Must include one of the following:) | ||
or CH 111 | General Chemistry | |
| Area IV | 12 | |
| General Psychology | ||
or SO 221/221H | Introductory Sociology | |
| Human Growth and Development | ||
| Area V (additional undergraduate requirements specific to occupational therapy) | 22 | |
| First-Year Experience Seminar | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Pathophysiology for the Healthcare Professional | ||
| Nutrition | ||
| Major Core Requirements | ||
| OT 301 | Found & Framework for OT Practice w/ Lab | 4 |
| OT 302 | Anatomy & Kinesiology with Lab | 4 |
| OT 303 | Therapeutic Media Design | 3 |
| OT 304 | Psychosocial Factors in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OT 305 | Clinical & Professional OTA Prep - Level IA Fieldwork (Pediatrics) | 2 |
| OT 306 | Pediatric Interventions in Occupational Therapy with Lab | 4 |
| OT 307 | Occupational Therapy in Groups and Communities | 3 |
| OT 308 | Adult and Older Adult Interventions in Occupational Therapy with Lab | 4 |
| OT 309 | Clinical & Professional OTA Preparation: Level IB Fieldwork (Psychosocial) | 3 |
| OT 401 | Clinical & Professional OTA Prep: Level IIA Fieldwork | 6 |
| OT 402 | Research Writing for Health Professionals | 3 |
| OT 403 | Baccalaureate Project I | 3 |
| OT 404 | Medical Documentation for Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OT 405 | Baccalaureate Project II | 3 |
| OT 407 | Clinical & Professional OTA Prep: Level IIB Fieldwork | 6 |
| OT 408 | NBCOT Prep-Credentialing and Licensure Preparation | 1 |
| Electives to bring total to 120 | 2 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Term | Hours | |
| BI 101 | Introductory Biology | 4 |
| EN 111 or EN 111H |
First-Year Composition I or First-Year Composition Honors I |
3 |
| HI 101 or HI 201 |
Survey of World Civilization to 1500 or United States History to 1877 |
3 |
| MA 110 or MA 112 |
Finite Mathematics or College Algebra |
3 |
| FYE 101 | First-Year Experience Seminar | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| 2nd Term | ||
| BI 241 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| EN 112 or EN 112H |
First Year Composition II or First-Year Composition Honors II |
3 |
| HI 102 or HI 202 |
Survey of World Civilization since 1500 or United States History since 1877 |
3 |
| PY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| MA 147 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| 1st Term | ||
| BI 242 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| EN 211 or EN 221 |
Survey of British Literature or American Literature through Whitman |
3 |
| PY 302 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| ED 299 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| AR 170 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| 2nd Term | ||
| EN 212 or EN 232 |
Survey of British Literature or Literature of the World II |
3 |
| KIN 235 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| NU 238 | Pathophysiology for the Healthcare Professional | 3 |
| CH 101 | Introductory Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 101L | Introductory Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CNH 342 or CNH 342H |
Nutrition or Nutrition-Honors |
3 |
| COM 201 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Year Three | ||
| 1st Term | ||
| OT 301 | Found & Framework for OT Practice w/ Lab | 4 |
| OT 302 | Anatomy & Kinesiology with Lab | 4 |
| OT 303 | Therapeutic Media Design | 3 |
| OT 304 | Psychosocial Factors in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| 2nd Term | ||
| OT 305 | Clinical & Professional OTA Prep - Level IA Fieldwork (Pediatrics) | 2 |
| Hours | 2 | |
| 3rd Term | ||
| OT 306 | Pediatric Interventions in Occupational Therapy with Lab | 4 |
| OT 307 | Occupational Therapy in Groups and Communities | 3 |
| OT 308 | Adult and Older Adult Interventions in Occupational Therapy with Lab | 4 |
| OT 309 | Clinical & Professional OTA Preparation: Level IB Fieldwork (Psychosocial) | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Year Four | ||
| 1st Term | ||
| OT 401 | Clinical & Professional OTA Prep: Level IIA Fieldwork | 6 |
| OT 402 | Research Writing for Health Professionals | 3 |
| OT 403 | Baccalaureate Project I | 3 |
| OT 404 | Medical Documentation for Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| 2nd Term | ||
| OT 405 | Baccalaureate Project II | 3 |
| OT 406 | OT Principles & Practice: Ethics, Management, and Leadership for the OTA Practitioner | 3 |
| OT 407 | Clinical & Professional OTA Prep: Level IIB Fieldwork | 6 |
| OT 408 | NBCOT Prep-Credentialing and Licensure Preparation | 1 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |