Prerequisite Courses for the OTD & MOT Program

UIndy's School of Occupational Therapy offers a progressive, challenging curriculum. The admission policies and prerequisite criteria have evolved as the result of years of careful evaluation, and are designed to ensure that each admitted applicant has the necessary preparation to succeed in the occupational therapy program. To that end, applicants should pursue the highest level of preparation possible.

In order to enroll in the entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) or Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) programs, students must earn a minimum grade of C in prerequisite course work. Each prerequisite course must be successfully completed before a student may begin the selected program. Courses taken on a pass/fail or non-credit basis are not accepted for prerequisite courses. AP courses are also not accepted for prerequisite courses. The anatomy prerequisite must be completed within 5 years prior to starting the OT program. If you have questions about prerequisite courses please reach out to us at ot@uindy.edu.

All requirements are stated in semester credits. Convert quarter hours (qh) to semester hours (sh) by multiplying qh X .66 (Example: 5 qh X .66 = 3.3 semester hours).

Required Prerequisites:

  • Human Anatomy with lab (3 credits minimum)
  • Human Physiology with lab (3 credits minimum)
  • Chemistry OR Physics
  • Statistics
  • Behavioral Sciences - Must complete each of the following:
    • General Psychology
    • Abnormal Psychology
    • Lifespan Psychology (Must include entire lifespan, birth to death.)
    • Sociology or Anthropology 
  • Medical Terminology

 

Although students can be successful with the required prerequisites listed above, it is recommended, but not required, that applicants consider the following courses in their undergraduate coursework to strengthen their foundational knowledge going into a graduate level health professions program. Additional coursework beyond the required prerequisites is only part of the application process when calculated in the applicant's cumulative GPA.

  • Biology
  • English Composition or Writing in the Sciences
  • Literature
  • Speech
  • Ethics
  • Biomechanics
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