College of Health Professions


Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science

Occupational Therapy Combined B.S./M.S.

Degree Requirements

The Combined B.S./M.S. program includes a minimum of 10 academic terms and a minimum of six months (940 hours) of fieldwork. After successful completion of all requirements, students earn both a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Occupational therapy majors must complete 70 units in occupational therapy courses, 22 units in other required courses and 21 units in fieldwork. All other General Education (GenEd) and elective courses that fulfill degree requirements for all Towson University students must be completed by the end of the fifth term of the program.

Prerequisite Courses

By December 31 of the semester prior to screening, applicants must have completed the following prerequisites:

  1. Introductory Biology for the Health Professions (BIOL 190) or Anatomy & Physiology I with a grade of B- or better

    and

  2. Two out of three of the following courses

    • Introduction to Psychology

    • Introduction to Sociology

    • English Composition

By May 30 of the year in which screening takes place, applicants must have completed the remaining course from the list above.

All four prerequisite courses must be completed with a B- (2.67) or better in order for an applicant to be eligible for admission.

Required Courses

Students also complete the following required and elective courses.



Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science
Enrollment Services, Room 245

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5 p.m.


Phone: 410-704-2762
Fax: 410-704-2322



 

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