About the Program
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is a 65-credit hour associate degree:
- 17 hour foundation of liberal arts and sciences (50 percent of USI University Core Curriculum)
- 48 hours of occupational therapy assistant courses
Students will take the 17-hour block of University Core Curriculum classes prior to enrolling in the Program.
After acceptance in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program, students will complete the 42-credit hour didactic component and the 6-credit hour clinical component. In addition to classroom and laboratory hours, this degree includes 16 40-hour weeks of integrated practicum experiences.
Full-time students can complete the Associate of Science Degree with a major in Occupational Therapy Assistant in five semesters and one summer.
Graduates of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program are encouraged to continue their studies for a Bachelors of Science degree in Health Services All Technical Fieldwork (6 credit hours) must be completed within 18 months of completion of the academic portion of study.
Tuition and Fees
OTA program cost analysis can be found here.
For more information about tuition, fees and other costs, visit our Financial Aid Cost of Attendance page.
| Pre-OTA Prerequisite Coursework |
| Fall/Spring |
| ENG 101 - Rhetoric & Composition (3 credit hours) |
| PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology (3 credit hours) |
| BIOL 121 - Human Anatomy & Physiology l (4 credit hours) |
| BIOL 122 - Human Anatomy & Physiology ll (4 credit hours) |
| HP 115 - Medical Terminology (2 credit hours) |
| UNIV 101 - Freshman Seminar (1 credit hour) |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
| OTA 213 - Pathophysiology and Conditions l (3 credit hours) | OTA 214 - Pathophysiology and Conditions ll (3 credit hours) | OTA 298 - Practicum Seminar B (2 credit hours) |
| OTA 221 - Technical Communication (3 credit hours) | OTA 242 - Occupational Performance Components ll (5 credit hours) | OTA 344 - Occupational Performance Areas ll (4 credit hours) |
| OTA 231 - Therapeutic Media (3 credit hours) | OTA 297 - Practicum Seminar A (2 credit hours) | OTA 345 - Occupational Performance in Pediatrics (3 credit hours) |
| OTA 232 - Media and Modalities (2 credit hours) | OTA 343 - Occupational Performance Areas (5 credit hours) | OTA 372 - Management for Occupational Therapy Assistants (3 credit hours) |
| OTA 241 - Occupational Performance Components l (4 credit hours) | ||
| Third Year |
| Fall |
| OTA 397 - Technical Fieldwork A (3 credit hours) |
| OTA 398 - Technical Fieldwork B (3 credit hours) |
| All Technical Fieldwork (OTA 397 and OTA 398) must be completed within 18 months of completion of the academic portion of study. |
| Associate | |||
| Name | Hours | Courses | Checksheet |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 48 | OTA Bulletin | Checksheet |
In addition to the departmental degree requirements, undergraduate students must complete the University Core 39. Our core provides the foundation for all baccalaureate degrees at the University of Southern Indiana. A university education prepares individuals to live wisely in a diverse and global community by helping students acquire both discipline-specific competence and broader knowledge and skills that reach across disciplines. View the classes included in Core 39 or talk to your advisor for more information.