Pre-OT
What Undergraduate Major Should You Select?
Students may major in any discipline in their undergraduate program. In addition to
degree requirements for the chosen major, students interested in pursuing a graduate
degree in Occupational Therapy must complete a variety of prerequisite coursework.
It is important that you refer to the programs that you are interested in applying
to in order to learn about prerequisite requirements. The University of South Alabama
OT prerequisite requirements can be found on the OT Admissions web page.
The American Occupational Therapy Association provides students with job outlook and career advising. The Occupational Therapy
Program at the University of South Alabama accepts students from all majors and encourages
students to pursue diverse degrees. As with all pre-health students, we advise that
you consider career options available to you when you select your undergraduate major.
Would you enjoy working in this field if you decided occupational therapy was not
your ultimate career goal?
Please refer to the American Occupational Therapy Association website for information regarding the profession as well as undergraduate major advice.
Pre-OT Club
Do you want to know more about occupational therapy? This month in the Pre-OT club we are having mock interviews to prepare students for the interview process of getting into grad school.
Come for the fun, food and information!
When: October 21st @ 6:30pm
Where: Allied Health building in room 2074
Can't make it this month? We meet in the same place at the same time every 3rd Thursday of the month (except December). Next month we will learn about hand therapy and making splints.
Need more information? Contact Dr. Somerville or Rilee White.
Pre-OT Advising
For Pre-OT advising, see Academic Advising.