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Occupational Therapy Doctorate

  1. Whitworth University
  2. Occupational Therapy Doctorate
  3. Admissions
  4. Prerequisites

Prerequisites

Prerequisite coursework includes at minimum:

  • 14 credits in natural sciences, including:
    • Introductory biology
    • Introductory physics or kinesiology
    • Anatomy & physiology, with lab
  • 12 credits in social sciences, including:
    • Introduction to psychology
    • Developmental psychology
    • Psychopathology or abnormal psychology
    • Introduction to sociology or cultural anthropology
  • Three (3) credits in statistics
  • Three (3) credits in professional writing
  • Nine (9) credits in performing arts (art, dance, film, music, theatre or creative writing), humanities (ethics, gender studies, history, languages, literature, philosophy, religion or theology), and wellness (fitness, wellness or nutrition)
  • One (1) credit in medical terminology

Note: Credit requirements are defined as semester credits (1 quarter credit = .667 semester credit). AP courses are accepted to fulfill prerequisite requirements in cases where the AP course(s) appear(s) on transcripts and contribute toward degree conferral. AP coursework may not be used as a substitute for coursework within the OTD program curriculum. 

Whitworth University’s OTD Program Admissions Committee reserves the right to assess applicant qualifications on a case-by-case basis and adjust appropriate admission criteria when warranted by special circumstances.