Preparing you for admission to any school of occupational therapy
As an occupational therapist, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a variety of patients, guiding them to develop skills that will enhance their lives and help them gain independence. While pre-occupational therapy is not a major itself, we’ll match you with a degree program and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission into a school of occupational therapy.
WONDERING IF THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Have strong communication skills
- Can demonstrate integrity and caring
- Are patient and organized
- Show caring and compassion for others
- Are a good listener
- Enjoy research
- Are creative and a good critical thinker
CAREERS
With an occupational therapy degree, you could work in the areas of:
- Pediatric occupational therapy
- Geriatric occupational therapy
- Speech-language pathology
INTERNSHIPS
At Northern, we believe getting you out of the classroom and into a real-world workplace setting is a critical part of your education. You'll have several opportunities for internships and other forms of experiential learning throughout your time at Northern. Learn more at Student Experiences!
SCHOLARSHIPS
The NSU WolfPACT is the highest guaranteed, four-year scholarship in the region. But that isn't the only scholarship available at Northern. Visit Arts and Sciences Scholarships for other scholarship opportunities!
COURSES
SAMPLE PLANS OF STUDY
SUGGESTED MAJORS AND MINORS
Students in our pre-occupational therapy program often major in:
And they often minor in:
STUDY ABROAD
Experience the world while earning your degree through NSU Study Abroad! With hundreds of opportunities available around the globe, Northern can make your study abroad dream become a reality. Learn more at Study Abroad!
STUDENT RE推荐赌博APP十大排行
At Northern, you'll have the chance to conduct cutting-edge research that can have real-world impacts - while still an undergraduate student. Now with our brand new, state-of-the-art Jewett Regional Science Education Center, the sky is truly the limit. Learn more at Student Research!