Occupational Therapy

In an articulation agreement with Seton Hall University, students can earn a BA in Sociology from Saint Peter’s in three years and an MS in Occupational Therapy from Seton Hall in two more years.

The Seton Hall Program in Occupational therapy (OT) “promotes wellness through everyday activities (occupations). The profession helps people of all ages overcome challenges to participation in their daily lives by developing the “living skills” necessary for independence and satisfaction.”  Included careers are:

·        Customized treatment programs to improve one’s ability to perform daily activities;

·        Comprehensive home and job site evaluations with adaptation recommendations;

·        Performance skills assessments and treatment

·        Adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training; and

·        Guidance to family members and caregivers.

To qualify for this program, students must maintain a 3.0 average and, within three years complete the core including specified Biology and Psychology classes, and their Sociology major, See Department Chair for details.

 Suggested Sequence of Courses for Occupational Therapy for Three Years at Saint PEter's

Freshmen	Cr.	Sophomore	Cr.	Junior	Cr.
So 121  Introduction to Sociology	(3)	Pl 100-101 Philosophy	(6)	So 448 Data Analysis	(3)
So 284 Cultural Anthropology	(3)	El 123 Poetry and Drama	(3)	So 450 Research	(3)
So Elective	(3)	El 134 Fiction	(3)	So 492 Urban Internship	(3)
Cm English Composition	(3)	Bi 171-172 Anatomy & Physiology	(8)	So 496 Senior Seminar	(3)
Ar127 or 128	(3)	Th 110-120 Theology	(6)	So Elective	(6)
Ps 151 Introduction to Psychology	(3)	So 345 Sociology of Intimacy	(3)	Values Course	(3)
ML Modern Languages	(6)	So 380 Social Theory	(3)	Ps 235 Life Span	(3)
Ma105-106  Finite or Ma 123-124 Calculus	(6)	Social Science Elective	(3)	Hs 121-122 History	(6)
				Ps 260 Abnormal Psychology	(3)
				Social Science Elective	(3)
Total Credits	(30)		(35)		(36)