Which is the best major for an occupational therapy doctorate?
I think the best majors are in fields that are related to OT. Psychology, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Sociology, Child Development, Gerontology, and so on. Other awesome areas include foreign languages, engineering, journalism, business, and product design. Really the choice is up to you. Going straight into an occupational therapy major is fine choice. Most students do that as part of a 5 year plan to get their master's. So it is more likely that you will get your master's in these programs than just getting a BS in occupational therapy. Do something you love. Having options is great. Just think of where you were 4 years ago and how much you have changed since then. It is good to have the ability to change your mind. A social sciences major is very broad, and may not afford you as many opportunities as a science or business major. A unique major is also a way to stand out. However, if you major in astronomy, occupational therapy schools may wonder what that has to do with OT and if you are really focused. You can combat that by saying you have many interests and doing the OT prerequisites and shadowing at the same time. Some of the most important things to learn in your undergraduate years, regardless of your major, are research skills, writing skills, communication skills, and critical thinking. These will be especially important since you desire to get a doctorate. For working as an OT, a master's is plenty. A doctorate is really for conducting research and being an instructor. I enjoy research, so I would like to get my doctorate as well. Undergraduate research experience in any field is very helpful in getting selected to an OT doctorate program. In your case, I would recommend majoring in something you can fall back on and getting as much OT volunteer experience and undergraduate research experience as possible. This will give you a very broad background. Then go to OT school. There are even OT schools with entry-level doctoral programs, so you wouldn't need to get your master's first. Good luck!
What major should I do for Occupational Therapy(OT)?
I know that when I get to a university I should do an APK major(right?) if I want to go to OT school. But right now I'm at a community college and they don't offer an APK major. Currently I'm a biology major but I just picked that to have a major because I knew I wanted to do something medical related. Now that I know I'm gonna do OT, I want to change my major, but I don't know what to. The 2 majors I am considering are either 1) Health Science or 2) Exercise & Sports Science. I know OT is pretty much like Physical Therapy(PT) just with a more psychological factor to it, so you have to take some psych classes. With the Health Science major, I will need to take Statistics and Abnormal and Developmental Psychology. With the second major option, I looked at the criteria and it doesn't seem like there are as many requirements to transfer to a university. **Basically, which one of these majors would give me a better base to go into an APK major to do OT. And would an APK major at a university even be the right major for OT? PLEASE help I am so stressed out by this. I really just want to get my life together ASAP! Any help is greatly appreciated and if anyone has any other suggestions PLEASE don't hesitate! Thank you so much.
Can I major in Special ED. and continue to Occupational Therapy?
I'm a senior in high school and I can't decide whther or not I want to be a special education teacher or be an occupational therapist and work with special needs kids, preferably Autism and similar disabilities. So I was wondering if when getting my bachelor's I could major in special ed. and then go and get my masters in occupational therapy? If I decided not to go forward with occupational therapy I would still have my special ed degree, and if I did get my masters of occupational therapy I would have 2 degrees that I love. So is this possible? Thanks!
What should I major and minor in? occupational therapy?
I want to be an occupational therapist, but I want to specialize in kids. I’m not sure if that’s possible though, like if a pediatric occupational therapist is a real thing. I myself have had adhd and my parents never found a good program to help me, so I really struggled in elementary and middle school until I came up with my own methods to focus. So basically, I want to help kids with adhd. Is occupational therapy a good major? Should I minor in something related to adhd or child development? Thankyou!
What major would be good for Physical/Occupational Therapy School?
I am interested in becoming a physical or occupational therapist, but I don't know what degree I should get my undergrad in that would fit the criteria. Obviously I know biology would work, but I want something a little different.
Do I need to dissect a cadaver to be an Occupational Therapist?
I am a 4th year OT. I took Gross Anatomy during the summer between my 2nd and 3rd year. Yes, you do need to dissect cadavers, this includes the whole body, inner organs and facial structures. As for the previous poster, they most likely have only taken a basic anatomy course, where you are given already dissected parts shown in lab. In Gross Anatomy, you see everything. It is the same anatomy course Medical students take within their first year of Med School. For your undergrad, you will most likely not have to dissect a cadaver, however this gross anatomy course is required for OT schools (done before the summer of the graduate program or done during the semesters of OT) . In biology, I know it is optional for undergrad students to take a dissection course in primate anatomy. You will most likely have to dissect small animals. The face of the cadaver will most likely be covered up until you need to do the facial dissection. In all honesty, it is a right of passage. It's a GREAT experience and I would not mind to relive Gross Anatomy. You sound like you've just started college, and it is normal to feel uneasy about it, but when you think about it - how will you help others with OT if you do not know the human body yourself?