Saints Maps - Health Sciences/Pre-Occupational Therapy

HEALTH SCIENCES- PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

SUGGESTED MINORS

The Health Sciences Major with a concentration in Pre-Occupational Therapy prepares students specifically for graduate work in Occupational Therapy.

Occupational therapists (OTs) help people improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. They work with individuals who have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. They also help them to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Occupational therapists help clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function. Their goal is to help clients have independent, productive, and satisfying lives.

SUCCESS AS A SAINT

CAREER COMPETENCIES

Check the advising worksheet in The Halo to review your major requirements.

Discuss your progression and future goals with a Success Coach.

Talk to a Career Educator about your steps after Limestone in terms of further education, career goals, certifications, and more.

Get the experience you need through opportunities at Limestone using Saints Maps.

HOW TO USE THIS MAP

Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at Limestone; including academic and co-curricular opportunities. Each student’s Limestone experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.

HEALTH SCIENCES - PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

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ENGAGE

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Review your 4-year degree plan and the academic catalog

Introduce yourself to your First-Year Advisor/ Success Coach and meet with them regularly

Discover library resources and the Equity & Inclusion Office

Join an on-campus organization such as the Pre-Health Professions Club

Explore volunteer and service-learning opportunities or job-shadowing

Participate in speaker and special events hosted by the College of Education & Health Professions

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Consider adding a minor another field such as Administration

FIRST YEAR MIDDLE DEVELOP

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Meet with your new faculty progress to degree

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Participate in cultural the Professionalism Panel

Apply for an industry-based pursue clinical observation Attend the Graduate explore OT programs

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Begin researching jobs in your field of study

Create Handshake account

Complete PathwayU assessment to be reassured of your career choice

Explore average salaries for your career

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Start finalizing your resume Invest in proper business Career Closet

Create a LinkedIn profile Research professional admissions requirements

YEARS FINAL YEAR

minor or certificate in Biology or Healthcare

faculty advisor to check

SAINTS ADVANTAGE

Engage in these opportunities to build competencies for your future.

CAREER PATHS

Work with your faculty advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements

Complete your senior capstone or enroll in ID 400 - a course that can assist you in finalizing your job search documents

Apply to graduate

events on campus such as Panel or Etiquette Dinner

industry-based internship or observation hours

School Fair in the fall and resume business attire or visit the Saints

profile professional programs and requirements & deadlines

Finalize your elevator pitch and attend the Spring Career Fair

Now is the time to prep and register to sit for the medical program admission tests (GRE or MCAT)

Present in the bi-annual Student Research and Presentations Symposium

Set up an appointment with the Center for Career & Professional Development to ensure you are ready for the workforce

Keep a catalog of networking contacts and identify potential references

Apply for jobs in your field

speech therapists or audiologists

Elementary & secondary schools

FURTHER EDUCATION

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Master of Occupational Therapy

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

SKILLS

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Look to develop soft skills such as communication, leadership, and ability to problem solve

Be able to lead and inspire others

Strong aptitude for science & math

Ability to work well under pressure

The data below outlines the path students in the program take within one year of graduation. (based on knowledge rate from 2021 graduate survey)

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the need for Occupational Therapists will increase 16% over the next ten years.

Students must earn a Master of Occupational Therapy degree from an accredited occupational therapy education program in order to sit for the National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy Examination. The accreditation is through the Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

WHERE CAN I GO FROM HERE?

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

East Carolina University

Lenoir - Rhyne University

Wingate University

Thank you to the Major Maps Committee for their work on this project & dedication to student success:

Lindsay Bartholomew

Justin Davis

Katie Jones

Tom LeGrand

Katie Maher

Stacey Mason

Michelle Phillips-Meek

Kelly Tillinghast

UNC - Chapel Hill

Augusta University

Georgia State University