Jamestown College provides a strong background for students pursuing further study in occupational therapy. These students often select a major in biology or exercise physiology. A major in another area may be satifactory as long as the necessary pre-requisites are chosen in consultation with one's academic advisor. In addition to specific science courses, a background in psychology is recommended.

Program Strengths

As a pre-occupational therapy student at Jamestown College, you will benefit from:

• faculty whose main focus is teaching
• small class sizes assuring personal attention from instructors
• advisers who are informed about the requirements and opportunities in pre-professional areas
• a strong emphasis on the liberal arts, which will prepare you for professional school
• many organizations and activities providing opportunities to develop non-academic skills while pursuing your professional goals

Recent professional school placement in OccupationalTherapy includes the following:

• College of St. Catherine
• Indianapolis University
• University of South Dakota
• University of Wisconsin-Superior

Courses and Requirements outline the specific coursework for this major.

• Courses & Requirements