+University of Indianapolis – School of Psychological Sciences
Curriculum Guide for Psychology Majors with a Concentration in Occupational
Science leading to the Master of Occupational Therapy degree updated 05/13
This guide is for students initiating the program during or after August, 2013
(Note: Some courses at UIndy may have prerequisites that are not required by the core, the major, or the OT prerequisite. The University of Indianapolis undergraduate catalog should be consulted)
Year I
Semester I
INTD101New Student Experience (1)*
PSY124Foundations of Psychological Science I – Methods (3) ** #
SOC101Principles of Sociology (3) or SOC 103 Social Problems (3) * #
MATH180College Algebra and Trigonometry (4) or MATH 150 Finite Mathematics (4)* **
(Please note that MATH 180 is recommended for CHEM 150 and is a Pre-Requisite
for Physics 150)
ENGL101English Composition (3) * #
COMM100Public Speaking (3) *
Semester II
PSY245Lifespan Psychology (3) **#
HIST102World History since 1700 (3) *
ENGL102Western World Literature and Composition (3) * #
CHEM150General Chemistry I (3) #* and CHEM 151 General Chemistry Lab I (1)
FAELECFine Arts Theory Course (2) *
Spring Term
ST299Spring Term Course (3) *
Year II
Semester I
PSY215Social Psychology(3) **
INTD201Lecture/Performance Series (.5) *
LANGELECModern Language (101 level) (4) * --may demonstrate modern language proficiency instead (need a 3 credit elective if language course is not taken)
BIOL165Cell Biology (4)#
MATH245Statistics for the Sciences (4) **# or MATH 220 Elementary Statistics (4) **#
Semester II
PSY235Cognitive Psychology (3) **
GLOBAL ELECLocal/Global – Theoretical (3)
INTD202Lecture/Performance Series (.5) *
LANGELECModern Language (102 level or Medical Spanish Course) (4) *
RELELECJudaic-Christian Tradition course (3) *
PSY 230Brain and Behavior (3) **
*=UIndy core; ** = Psychology Major; # = Occupational Therapy Prerequisite
Note: Spring Term Course and Lecture Performance Series not required if 60 or more credits are transferred into UIndy.
Some courses may be available in the summer.
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Year III
Semester I
BIOL305Human Functional Anatomy (4) #or BIOL 330 Mammalian Physiology (4) #
PHYS103Introduction to Physics (4) # or PHYS 150 General Physics I (4)
PSY345Abnormal Psychology (3) ** #(This course counts within the PSY elective requirement)
KINS101Wellness/Fitness for a Lifetime (1) *
PSY300 levelThe Application of Psychology (300 level readings course) (3) ** (PSYO students should take a course from the following: PSY 315 Social/Health, PSY 335 Learning/Cognition or PSY 385 Developmental Domains)
Semester II
GLOBAL ELECLocal/Global – Experiential (3)*
BIOL330Mammalian Physiology (4) #or BIOL 305 Human Functional Anatomy (4) #
FAELECFine Arts Applied course (2) *
PHILELECPhilosophy Elective (3) *
PSY300 levelThe Application of Psychology (300 level readings course) (3) ** (PSYO students should take a course from the following: PSY 315 Social/Health, PSY 335 Learning/Cognition or PSY 385 Developmental Domains)
Occupational Science Concentration Phase
Year IV for 4:1 Students
Year I for Traditional Graduate Students
Semester I
OT475/575Issue in Practice (1)[partial substitution for PSY 165 Careers and Educational Pathways for Psychology Majors for 4:1 students]
OT468/568Research Methodology (2) [partial substitution for PSY 405: Advanced Statistics and
Research Methodsfor 4:1 students]
OT406/506Research Application (1)[partial substitution for PSY 405: Advanced Statistics and
Research Methodsfor 4:1 students]
OT401/501Occupational Behavior I (3)
OT403/503Intro to Occupational Therapy (2)
BIOL504Gross Anatomy (6)
OT471/571Conditions in Occupation (3)
Semester II
OT476/576Issues in Practice II (1)[partial substitution for PSY 165 Careers and Educational Pathways for Psychology Majorsfor 4:1 students]
OT402/502Biomechanical Foundations for Occupational Therapy (2)
OT412/512Occupational Behavior II (3)
OT415/515Neuroscience Foundations for OT (3)
OT469/569Research Analysis (2) [partial substitution for PSY 476: Capstonefor 4:1 students]
OT410/510Research Application II (1)[partial substitution for PSY 476: Capstonefor 4:1 students]
OT421/521Therapeutic Skills (3) [substitute for PSY elective at 444 level for 4:1 students]
OT480/580OT Process I (2)
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Occupational Therapy Preparation Phase at the Graduate Level
Year V for 4:1 Students
Year II for Traditional Graduate Students
Semester I
OT583OT Management & Leadership I(1)
OT577Issues in Practice III (1)
OT544Biomechanical Applications I (2)
OT526Research Application III (1)
OT523Work Performance & Readiness (2)
OT581OT Process II (6)
OT539Lifestyle for Wellness (2)
OTxxxELECTIVE (1-3)
Semester II
OT545Biomechanical Applications II (2)
OT578Issues in Practice IV (2)
OT536Research Application IV (1)
OT582OT Process III (6)
OTxxxELECTIVE (1-3)
OT541Fieldwork – Level II (3)
YEAR VI for 4:1 Students
Year III for Traditional Graduate Students
Semester I
OT541Fieldwork – Level II (3)
OT 579Issues in Practice V (1)
OT 546 Research Application V (1)
OT 584 OT Management & Leadership II (2)
* = UIndy core; ** = Psychology Major; # = Occupational Therapy Prerequisite