Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant

CGES, Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
(Post-Professional Degree, Associate Level to Bachelor of Science)

General Education Requirements*: 32 hours
*PY101 recommended
*EN305 required

Tier Two Requirements: 17-23 hours 
*200 or 300 level psychology or sociology course is recommended

Post Professional OTA Credit granted for Associate's level degree in OTA from an accredited OTA Program, up to 54 hours.

OTA Major Requirements (29 Hours)
CMU103 Orientation to CMU (1)
AH316 Data Analysis for Allied Health (3)
AH317 Health Professions Research (3)
AH390 Orientation to APA Format (1)
OTA309 Exploring Occupational Therapy Practice for the OTA (3)
OTA480 OTA Baccalaureate Project I(3)
OTA315 Professional Practice in OTA (3)
HS420 Case Studies in Managerial Integrity (3)

Approved OTA Specialty Coursework -Clinical Practice Skills, Administration, Leadership, Advocacy, Education.
9 hours of the following OTA electives:

AH368/OTA368 Internship and Experiences (variable)
BH321 Introduction to ABA (3)
CJ330    Principles of Public Administration (3)
CT320 Interpersonal Communication (3)
CT325 Advanced Public Speaking (3)
CT345 Small-Group Communication (3)
CT386 Media Planning (3)
CT388 Public Relations Campaigns (3)
ED308 Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs (3)
ED313 Classroom Management (3)
ED315 Reading and Writing with Young Children (4)
ED318    Reading Assessment and Instruction (3)
ED327 Creative Arts (3)
ED332 Screening, Diagnosis, and Planning Instruction for Young Children (2)
ED375 Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)
ED378 Applied Behavior Analysis for Educators (3)
EX331    Advanced Exercise Science (2)
FL390    Special Topics (Hispanic Culture in Healthcare) (3)
HS300   Professional Practice in Healthcare (3)
HS304 Healthcare Law (3)
HS314 Insurance, Coding, and Billing in Healthcare (3)
HS400 Healthcare Informatics (3)
HS410 Client Education and Health Care (3)
HS430 Issues in Current Professional Practice (3)
MG356 Human Resource Management (3)
MK330 Marketing (3)
PL306    Ethics and the Professions (3)
PL310    Ethics & Leadership (3)
PL321    Asian Philosophy & Religion (3)
PL340    Comparative Religion & Philosophy (3)
PL390   Special Topics (Ethics in Healthcare) (3)
PS318    American Legislative Politics (3)
PS330    Principles of Public Administration (3)
PS333    Public Policy Analysis (3)
PY301    Abnormal Psychology (3)
PY308    Personality (3)
PY321    Family Relationships & Values (3)
PY324    Social Psychology (3)
PY342    Psychology of the Exceptional Child (2)
PY348    Health Psychology (3)
PY349    Biological Psychology (3)
PY353    Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)
RL336    Thantology (3)
SE313    Counseling in Special Education (2)
SE321    Diagnostic and Prescriptive Procedures (3)
SE341    Literacy Instruction for Special Needs Students (2)
SE345    Classroom and Behavior Management (3)
SO301    Race and Ethnicity in the US (3)
SO311 Popular Culture (3)
SO312 Gender & Sexuality (3)
SO320 Peace, Justice and Conflict Resolution (3)
SO350 Social Theory (3)
SPM303 Sports Marketing & Events (3)

OTA Electives
Additional Electives to meet 120 Hour requirement or required general education courses as dictated by the state of Missouri. Transfer credits and electives may meet the required 120 and gen eds. Students may choose complimentary courses from online programs to meet the 120-credit hour requirement, 30 credit hours must be at the 300+ level.

Electives To Complete Min. 120 Hours

Complimentary Elective Coursework
Students should work with their advisors and choose electives that complement their practice and baccalaureate project goal. Complimentary electives may include courses from the following majors: