Advisors

Stuart J. Schleien, Professor and Director of Graduate Study, Department of Community and Therapeutic Recreation
Leandra A. Bedini, Professor, Department of Community and Therapeutic Recreation
Judy S. Kinney, Assistant Professor, Department of Community and Therapeutic Recreation
Kimberly D. Miller, AP Assistant Professor, Department of Community and Therapeutic Recreation

Four occupational therapy (OT) programs are currently available in North Carolina: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, East Carolina University, Lenoir-Rhyne College, and Winston-Salem State University offer a Master of Science (M.S.) in Occupational Therapy. Accreditation changes in occupational therapy now require that all students completing a degree in occupational therapy after January 1, 2007 must obtain the master’s degree.

Students seeking admission into a Master of Science program in Occupational Therapy may declare a major in Recreation and Parks Management (RPMT), with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, but will be expected to complete a core of additional courses.

Requirements

Requirements for entry into an M.S. program in O.T. generally include the courses detailed below. Additional recommendations may include (depending on the master’s program of interest to student) a course in either an academic or community-based setting that requires the skills of the body and mind, such as art, music, dance, recreation, sports classes, theater, etc. First aid and CPR certification may also be required. Students should contact an advisor for assistance in planning their program of study.

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Introductory Biology		4
BIO 111 & 111L	Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Laboratory
Human Anatomy with Lab		4
BIO 271 & 271L	Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Laboratory
Human Physiology with Lab		4
BIO 277 & 277L	Human Physiology and Human Physiology Laboratory
Abnormal Psychology		3
PSY 341	Adult Psychopathology
Introduction to Statistics		3
STA 108	Elementary Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Human Growth and Development		10-11
HDF 111	Human Development Across the Life Span
or PSY 250	Developmental Psychology
Select 3 credits of Kinesiology or course related to Human Movement and Analysis
Select 3 credits of Sociology, Anthropology, or Cultural Diversity
Select 1-2 credits of Medical Terminology
Select a reasoning course such as philosophy, logic, ethics, methods, or research inquiry in a social science