Amarillo, Lubbock, and Odessa. The preprofessional phase of the curriculum consists of a minimum of 90 semester hours in general education coursework with an emphasis on the physical and social sciences and humanities. All preprofessional courses must be completed before enrollment in the program. The professional phase of the program begins in late May or early June with all coursework offered at the Lubbock campus.
Students take all subsequent courses at the campus to which they are assigned.
Students will be involved in part-time clinical experiences during the first and second year in the program. Following completion of all but one academic course, students undertake 6 months of full-time clinical fieldwork. This program prepares the student to enter the field of occupational therapy with a background in basic sciences, human development, theory, application, and clinical education. The curriculum covers life span from birth to aging, reflecting a broad perspective on physical, emotional, social and biological issues affecting the quality of daily living for persons with unique abilities. Additionally, the courses are sequenced from normal to abnormal, function to dysfunction, and professional foundation to professional leadership.