Pre-Occupational Therapy Option

Occupational therapists help patients develop their muscles, especially hand coordination, and make malar splints to arrest the motion of inflamed or injured joint(s). In addition, the OT uses the computer to analyze and remedy problems for stroke victims. The OT designs kitchens and clothing to help disabled persons to be as independent as possible.

Fort Hays State University offers the 51-hours prerequisite course work for entry into the Occupational Therapy Professional School, where the student will earn a B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Admission into the OT professional school is very competitive. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale is required. Most admission committees do NOT disregard grades made in repeated classes. Two verification forms must be completed that document volunteer/observation or employment for 8-clock hours in a psychiatric setting. Three letters of reference are required. One must be from a college instructor who has taught the applicant in a class. Specific course requirements for the OT program at the University of Kansas Medical Center for the current year can be found on their OT Education website. Additional information about the program and application process can be found on this website. Advisor: Dr. Mary L. Morgan

Example schedule only - actual schedule to be developed only after consultation between advisor and student. The OT program at KU may alter prerequisite course requirements each year.