B.S. in Health Care Studies - Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration

The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Studies is designed to provide a degree pathway for students interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in a health-related field. This program incorporates a solid health studies core with a general education curriculum reflecting the Goals of Franciscan Higher Education. Completion of this degree will prepare students to pursue a graduate professional health care degree or enter the workforce. Students may choose from a Pre-Allied Health, Pre-Occupational Therapy, or Pre-Physician Assistant concentration. Depending on space availability and the ability to meet early entrance requirements for the Saint Francis University's Occupational Therapy or Physician Assistant Programs, students may be afforded the opportunity to apply into these programs during the second semester sophomore year. The Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration is designed to serve as an excellent preparation for application to a graduate Occupational Therapy program. Students in this concentration will be eligible to apply for a minor in Psychology. An opportunity may exist for early acceptance into Saint Francis University's Occupational Therapy 3+2 Program, if space allows and the student meets early entrance requirements during the second semester of the sophomore year. Major Requirements: BIOL 111 - Introduction to Biology: Molecules, Cells, and Animal Physiology BIOL 205 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL 206 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II MATH 110 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics or higher PA 200 - Medical Terminology PHIL 312 - Health Care Ethics PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology PUBH 101 - Introduction to Public Health PUBH 110 - Concepts of Health and Disease PUBH 202 - Introduction to Epidemiology SPCH 103 - Speech Fundamentals and Public Speaking STAT 205 - Essentials of Statistics Concentration Requirements: OT 102 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy I OT 201 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy II OT 301 - Occupational Therapy Seminar I OT 302 - Occupational Therapy Seminar II PSYC 201 - Research Methods and Statistics I * PSYC 202 - Research Methods and Statistics II * PSYC 205 - Abnormal Psychology PSYC 209 - Developmental Psychology PSYC 305 - Memory and Cognition PSYC 314 - Biopsychology PSYC Elective SOC 101 - General Sociology