Hands-On Learning, Lifelong Impact
At Presbyterian College’s Occupational Therapy program, our approach to healthcare education combines hands-on clinical experiences with a deep commitment to service. You’ll join a supportive community of innovative professionals who tackle healthcare challenges with confidence, developing the skills and connections that will impact patients’ lives for years to come.
Curriculum Sequence (113 credits total)
Year 1
Fall
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTH740 Neuromuscular Anatomy | 5 |
| OTH741 Foundations of OT | 3 |
| OTH742 Professional Development | 3 |
| OTH743 Conditions in OT Practice | 4 |
| 15 (total) |
Spring
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTH744 Occupation Across the Lifespan | 4 |
| OTH752 OT Practice: Children & Youth | 4 |
| OTH746 Applied Kinesiology in OT Practice | 3 |
| OTH747 OT Skills & Techniques | 4 |
| OTH748 OT Evaluation & Process I | 1 |
| 16 (total) |
Summer
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTH749 OT Practice: Mental Health | 4 |
| OTH750 Fieldwork Level IA‐ Community/MH | 2 |
| OTH751 Research Design & Methods in OT | 4 |
| OTH745 OT Practice: Physical/Neuroscience | 4 |
| OTH753 OT Evaluation & Process II | 1 |
| 15 (total) |
Year 2
Fall
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTH840 Occupational Adaptation, Technology & Wellness in OT Practice | 3 |
| OTH841 Fieldwork Level IB‐ Community/Program | 2 |
| OTH842 OT Doctoral Capstone Development | 4 |
| OTH843 Interprofessional Learning Experience I | 2 |
| OTH844 OT Practice: Adults | 4 |
| 15 (total) |
Spring
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTH845 OT Practice: Community | 4 |
| OTH846 Leadership, Policy, & Promotion in OT Practice | 3 |
| OTH847 OT Doctoral Capstone Comprehensive | 4 |
| OTH843 Interprofessional Learning Experience II | 2 |
| OTH849 Management & Program Development | 3 |
| 16 (total) |
Summer
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTH850 Clinical FW Level IIA | 12 |
| 12 (total) |
Year 3
Fall
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTH940 Clinical FW Level IIB | 12 |
| 12 (total) |
Spring
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTH941 Doctoral Capstone Experience (DCE)(14wks)‐Program Development/Community Health | 10 |
| OTH942 Professional Competency | 2 |
| 12 (total) |
Get Involved: Student Occupational Therapy Association
SOTA is a student-led campus organization designed to promote education, awareness, and interest in the field of occupational therapy on campus and within the community, stimulate professional growth of students, and create a dynamic, inclusive culture of learning and service.
The purpose of SOTA is to encourage dynamic learning, leadership opportunities, interprofessional collaboration, volunteer activities, social events, and fundraising.
Sean
Duncan ’26
“Getting involved in the OTD program at Presbyterian College has been incredibly easy thanks to the small class sizes, hands-on community work, and the supportive faculty who are always providing opportunities for clinical experience, volunteering, and professional growth.”