Combined Degrees: Biology B.S./Occupational Therapy OTD
Students have an opportunity to earn both their undergraduate and graduate degrees through the Combined Degrees: Biology B.S./Occupational Therapy O.T.D. program. This program enables qualified students to earn, in a continuous plan of study, both a B.S. degree in Biology from the John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences, and an O.T.D. from the College of Health & Wellness, in as little as six years.
Qualified students are able to complete nine core Occupational Therapy doctoral courses that will count toward their undergraduate Biology degree. Visit the Biology B.S. degree and Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program pages for program descriptions and outcomes.
Requirements
Eligible undergraduate students who would like to pursue the Combined Degrees: Biology B.S./Occupational Therapy O.T.D. program should apply directly for the program by November 15 of third year through the Centralized Application Service for Occupational Therapy Programs (OTCAS) system. Qualified students who elect the Combined Degrees: Biology B.S./Occupational Therapy O.T.D. program as an undergraduate student must fulfill all admissions requirements for entrance into the intended doctoral program and complete a graduate program application. If admitted to the O.T.D. program, students will begin graduate study in the summer between their third and fourth year.
Biology
A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree
Credits Major Courses | ||
| BIO1022 | General Biology - Organismal | 3 |
| BIO1026 | General Biology Laboratory - Organismal | 1 |
| BIO2001 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIO2003 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIO2006 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO2013 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIO2016 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO3040 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIO3046 | Molecular Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO3100 | Coastal Ecology | 3 |
| BIO3106 | Coastal Ecology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO4020 | Integrative Biology | 3 |
| BIO4026 | Integrative Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO4100 | Senior Seminar in Biology | 3 |
| Applied/Experiential Learning | ||
| Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| College of Arts & Sciences Internship Ic | ||
| Undergraduate Laboratory and Field Research | ||
| Undergraduate Research Experience | ||
| Honors Directed Academic Experience | ||
Study Abroad Sa | ||
| Related Professional Studies | ||
| CHM1011 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM1016 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM1022 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM1026 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM2011 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM2016 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM2022 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM2026 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Communicating | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Connecting | 6 | |
Two courses with the Connecting attribute (ECNG), one at the 2000 level, one at the 4000 level | ||
| Experiencing | 6 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
Additional course with the Experiencing attribute (EEXP) in a different discipline | ||
| Measuring | 6 | |
| Calculus I * | ||
| Introduction to Biostatistics | ||
| Exploring | 4 | |
| General Biology - Cellular and General Biology Laboratory - Cellular | ||
| Interacting | 6 | |
| Introductory Psychology | ||
Additional course with the Interacting attribute (EINT) in a different discipline | ||
| A&S Electives | 8 | |
| General Physics I | ||
or PHY2011 | Physics I | |
| General Physics I Laboratory | ||
or PHY2016 | Physics I Laboratory | |
| General Physics II | ||
or PHY2022 | Physics II | |
| General Physics II Laboratory | ||
or PHY2026 | Physics II Laboratory | |
| Doctoral Courses ** | ||
| OTD7015 | Foundations of Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OTD7030 | Human Occupations and Participation Across the Lifespan | 2 |
| OTD7070 | Introduction to Fieldwork | 1 |
| OTD7110 | Kinesiology | 4 |
| OTD7130 | Occupational Therapy Assessment and Theory Across the Life Span | 3 |
| OTD7160 | Human Conditions I | 3 |
| OTD7170 | Occupational Performance and Participation in Groups | 3 |
| OTD7190 | Research I | 3 |
| OTD8220 | Research II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 122.0 | |
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Students that do not place in MATH1040 Calculus I, will need to take an extra course(s), MATH1020 Fundamentals of Algebra, and/or MATH1030 Precalculus, as prerequisite(s).
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Students use 9 credits from major electives, and 12 free elective credits for doctoral-level courses in the Occupational Therapy O.T.D. during their fourth year.
IcTypically, internships require a minimum of six credits. Students interested in a 9 or 12-credit internship can apply additional experiential learning and free elective credits, if available. Students are strongly encouraged to contact a faculty advisor before scheduling internship and free elective credits.
SaTo be eligible to count toward Applied/Experiential Learning, a Study Abroad offering must meet certain requirements. Contact Experiential Education & Career Services to discuss eligible Study Abroad options for this degree program and visit the study abroad website for information, program descriptions and online applications.
# In addition to classes, free elective credits may be applied to a number of options such as internship, study abroad, and courses in a specialization or minor as relevant. For students who qualify for the J2 program, up to four graduate courses may apply. Students are strongly encouraged to contact a faculty advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Credits Core Courses | ||
| OTD7015 | Foundations of Occupational Therapy † | 3 |
| OTD7030 | Human Occupations and Participation Across the Lifespan † | 2 |
| OTD7060 | Occupational Perspective on Health | 3 |
| OTD7070 | Introduction to Fieldwork † | 1 |
| OTD7110 | Kinesiology † | 4 |
| OTD7130 | Occupational Therapy Assessment and Theory Across the Life Span † | 3 |
| OTD7160 | Human Conditions I † | 3 |
| OTD7170 | Occupational Performance and Participation in Groups † | 3 |
| OTD7190 | Research I † | 3 |
| OTD7210 | Neuroscience | 4 |
| OTD7260 | Human Conditions II | 3 |
| OTD8140 | Healthcare Systems and Policy | 3 |
| OTD8215 | Introduction to Capstone I | 2 |
| OTD8220 | Research II † | 3 |
| OTD8235 | Occupational Therapy Practice I | 5 |
| OTD8280 | Level IA Fieldwork | 1 |
| OTD8310 | Leadership and Advocacy | 3 |
| OTD8320 | Research III | 3 |
| OTD8330 | Theoretical and Clinical Reasoning in Context | 3 |
| OTD8345 | Occupational Therapy Practice II | 5 |
| OTD8380 | Level IB Fieldwork | 1 |
| OTD8395 | Program Development and Grant Writing | 2 |
| OTD8420 | Technology and Innovation in Occupational Therapy | 2 |
| OTD8455 | Occupational Therapy Practice III | 5 |
| OTD8480 | Level IC Fieldwork | 1 |
| OTD8520 | Introduction to Capstone II | 3 |
| OTD8540 | Contemporary Concepts in Occupational Therapy | 2 |
| OTD8560 | Teaching and Learning in Occupational Therapy | 2 |
| OTD8660 | Occupational Therapy Practice IV | 5 |
| OTD8720 | Level ID Fieldwork | 1 |
| OTD9810 | Level IIA Fieldwork | 9 |
| OTD9860 | Level IIB Fieldwork | 9 |
| OTD9910 | Doctoral Capstone Project | 3 |
| OTD9920 | Doctoral Capstone Experience | 10 |
| Total Credits | 115.0 | |
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These doctoral courses fulfill the bachelor of science requirements in the fourth year. Please note: The bachelor of science is not awarded until all doctoral-level courses applying to the undergraduate degree have been successfully completed.
The Johnson & Wales University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral (OTD) degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is ACOTEonline.org.
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
Note: Students must pass MATH0010 Pre-Algebra or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math courses.
Note: Students must pass ENG0001 Writing Workshop or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in ILS 2000-level courses.
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For first-year applicants, a completed application and high school transcript(s) are required. For transfer applicants, a completed application and high school and/or college transcript(s) are required. Completion of optional materials is encouraged.
Successful candidates for first-year admission have taken a high school, college preparatory academic program including English, mathematics, science, social science and foreign language. Science programs require students to have successfully completed Chemistry or higher-level science. Students who apply for admission and do not meet the requirements will be reviewed for admission into another science program. Admissions decisions may also consider individual experiences and particular circumstances unique to each student. Other considerations are made based upon recommendations, writing ability and extracurricular activities.
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