Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Prior to being considered for admission into the Combined BS/MS program in occupational therapy, you must fill out a supplemental application and complete a series of prerequisites. During this process, you are considered a "Pre-Occupational Therapy Major."

It is important to declare your major as " Pre-Occupational Therapy" when you enter Towson University so that you are assigned to the appropriate adviser. Your Pre-OT year is considered the first year of the five and-a half-year program. If you are accepted into the program, you will begin occupational therapy courses in the Fall semester of your second year.

Prerequisite Coursework

Candidates must obtain a B- or better in the following prerequisites.

• Biology for the Health Professions (BIOL 190) or Cellular Biology (BIOL 201) or Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 213)
• Writing for a Liberal Education
• Introduction to Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology

For students currently taking BIOL 190, tutoring is available. Please refer to the schedule below for details.

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