Idaho State University Master of Occupational Therapy (BA or BS/MOT) Cooperative Program
The dual degree program in Occupational Therapy is a 3-3 course of study in which students undertake the PEAK curriculum and prerequisite studies for three years (under ordinary circumstances) at the C of I, and then articulate into the graduate program in Occupational Therapy at ISU. After two successful years in the ISU program, students will earn the BS degree from C of I. Upon completion of the program, students will earn the Master of Occupational Therapy degree from ISU. Students will complete at least 93 credits at C of I with a major in either the Social Sciences and History or Natural Sciences and Mathematics PEAK. Minors will need to be completed in the Humanities and Fine Arts and either the Social Sciences and History or Natural Sciences and Mathematics depending on the Major chosen by the student. Students undertaking this program will receive credit for completing all four PEAKs, for its prerequisites require considerable engagement in all PEAK categories. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all areas of the prerequisite courses, with no grade lower than a B, and must apply to the ISU program by December 15th of their junior year to ensure early acceptance into the program for qualified applicants. Students must also meet the minimum score requirement on either the GRE exam or the Miller Analogy Test, and complete at least 40 hours of experience under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, before making application. College of Idaho students will have up to three (3) dedicated admission seats for the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program each year for students completing the dual degree program. Students who complete this dual degree program will earn the Bachelor of Science from The College of Idaho and the MOT from Idaho State University.
Prerequisite Requirements
To be completed at The College of Idaho
Biology (12-16 Credits)
Complete one of the following (4-8 credits):
| BIO-201 | Molecules to Cells | 3 credits |
| BIO-201L | Molecules to Cells Lab | 1 credit |
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| BIO-210L | Molecules to Cells Research-Based Lab | 1 credit |
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| BIO-202 | Organismal Biology | 3 credits |
| BIO-202L | Organismal Biology | 1 credit |
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| BIO-159 | Cellular Basis of Human Physiology | 3 credits |
Complete the following (8 credits):
| BIO-224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 credits |
| BIO-224L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 credit |
| BIO-225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 credits |
| BIO-225L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 credit |
Chemistry (4 Credits)
| CHE-141 | General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
Physics (4 Credits, 8 Recommended)
| PHY-231 | General Physics I | 3 credits |
| PHY-231L | General Physics I Lab | 1 credit |
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| PHY-271 | Analytical Physics I | 4 credits |
| PHY-271L | Analytical Physics I Lab | 1 credit |
Math (3 Credits)
| MAT-150 | Applied Calculus: a Modeling Approach | 4 credits |
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| MAT-212 | Multiple Regression Analysis | 3 credits |
Social And Behavioral Sciences (12 Credits)
| ATH-101 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 credits |
| PSY-100 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY-201 | Developmental Psychology | 3 credits |
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| PSY-340 | Psychology of Child Development | 3 credits |
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| PSY-404 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC-100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
Speech Communication (3 Credits)
| SPE-101 | Basic Public Speaking | 3 credits |
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| SPE-201 | Foundations of Oral Communication | 3 credits |
Other Required Courses:
A Minor of at least 15 credits in one of the following fields:
Fine Arts
Philosophy
Literature in English
Spanish or French (Humanities & Fine Arts PEAK)
Please note that ISU accepts a maximum of 8 credits in religion; therefore the Religious Studies Minor is not a viable option to fulfill the Humanities & Fine Arts PEAK.