Idaho State University Dual Degree Program in Occupational Therapy (BA/MOT)
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 College of Idaho, and then articulate into the Master of Occupational Therapy program at Idaho State University (ISU). After two successful years in the ISU program, students will earn the Bachelor of Arts degree from The College of Idaho. Upon completion of the program, students will earn the Master of Occupational Therapy degree from ISU. Students will complete at least 93 credits at The College of Idaho, with a major in either the Social Sciences and History or Natural Sciences and Mathematics PEAKs. Minors will need to be completed in the Humanities and Fine Arts Peak and either the Social Sciences and History or Natural Sciences and Mathematics Peaks 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 15 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 program each year for students completing the dual degree program. Students who complete this dual degree program will earn the Bachelor of Arts degree from The College of Idaho and the Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Idaho State University.
Prerequisite Requirements
To be completed at The College of Idaho
Biology (16 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-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 |
| CHE-141L | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 credit |
Mathematics (3 credits)
| MAT-125 | Data Analysis and Statistics | 3 credits |
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| MAT-212 | Multiple Regression Analysis | 3 credits |
Physics (4 credits 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 | 3 credits |
| PHY-271L | Analytical Physics I Lab | 1 credit |
Social And Behavioral Sciences (15 credits)
| ATH-101 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 credits |
| PSY-100 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY-201 | Developmental Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY-404 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC-100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
Speech Communication (3 credits)
| COM-101 | Foundations of Public Advocacy | 3 credits |
Other Required Courses
Complete a minor of at least 15 credits in one of the following fields:
- Art and Design
- Communication
- Environmental Humanities
- Journalism
- Literature and Creative Writing
- Music
- Philosophy
- Spanish
- Theatre
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.