Pre-Occupational Therapy Program

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Prepare for graduate study in Occupational Therapy with Indiana State University’s Pre-Occupational Therapy pre-professional study track. 

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Why Complete the Pre-Occupational Therapy Program at Indiana State? 

If your educational and career goals include applying to a graduate school for Occupational Therapy, then Indiana State’s Pre-Occupational Therapy program is a great first step.   

Begin Your Professional Journey 

You will be assigned a preprofessional advisor, who will help you develop a strategy for completing prerequisites, identifying an appropriate departmental major, and navigating the application process for graduate school.  

During your second or third semester of study, you will select a major field of study (degree program).  A faculty advisor is then assigned to help you develop a plan to meet Indiana State University’s degree requirements for that major. 

Important: You are encouraged to contact the department chair (Dr. John Pommier, 812-237-4065, John.Pommier@airllevant.com) for clarification about this pre-professional program. 

What You’ll Learn in the Pre-Occupational Therapy Program

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Transfer Credit

Indiana State University accepts credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities within the United States, and from selected schools located outside the United States. Credit also may be granted for military training and experience. Previously earned college credit can be applied toward completion of the program per Indiana State's transfer guidelines.

Transfer Guidelines

Career Possibilities for Occupational Therapy 

For career information, visit American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (http://www.aota.org/about) 

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment for occupational therapists is projected to grow 14 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Graduate Programs: Taking the Next Step 

You can continue your studies as a Sycamore after graduating with your bachelor’s degree. Indiana State offers a Master of Occupational Therapy MS program. 

Master of Occupational Therapy MS.

Maximize Your Experience at Indiana State

Explore our Honors College to learn how you can maximize your college experience with faculty mentors, undergraduate research, internships, and Honors housing. Students in the Honors College also enjoy opportunities to travel across the nation and abroad for conferences, service-learning trips, and immersive academic and cultural studies.

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Accreditation

Indiana State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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