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Prerequisites for University of Tennesse Health Science Center
College of Allied Health Sciences
Occupational Therapy

AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
English 1010 & 1020
Speech
3
Comm 1010
General Biology
8
Biology 1110 & 3060
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
Biology 2010 & 2020
General Chemistry
4
Chemistry 1110
General Physics
4
Physics 2010
Psychology:
9
 

General

3
Psychology 1020

Abnormal

3
Psychology 4360

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
Psychology 3110 or 3120
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3
Sociology 2010, etc
Anthropology
3
any
Other
3
government, economics, etc.
Scientific Terminology
1
online acceptable
Statistics
3
PSY 2010
Computer Science
3
CSCI 1000
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended),
philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 

*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).

Rev. 01/07

BELMONT UNIVERSITY

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENG 1010 & ENW 2000 or ENG 3010
Speech
3
COM 1110
General Biology
8
BIO 1110 & 1120
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BIO 2230 & 2240
General Chemistry
4
CEM 1610
General Physics
4
PHY 1110
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSY 1100

Abnormal

3
PSY 3210

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
PSY 2800
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3
SOC 1010, etc
Anthropology
3
any
Other
3
government, economics, etc.
Scientific Terminology
1
online acceptable
Statistics
3
MATH 1150/1160
Computer Science
3
CS 1020
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 

*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
Rev. 06/08

CARSON-NEWMAN COLLEGE

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENG 101& 102
Speech
3
CA 135
General Biology
8
BIOL 105 & 106
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BIOL 207 & 208
General Chemistry
4
CHEM 103
General Physics
4
PHYS 103 OR 201
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSYC 102

Abnormal

3
PSYC 302

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
PSYC 206
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3
SOC 101, etc.
Anthropology
3
any
Other
3
Government, Economics, etc.
Medical Terminology
1
online acceptable
Statistics
3
MATH 201, PSY 203 OR SOC 203
Computer Science
3
CIS 105
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 

*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
11/04

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENG 111 & 112
Speech
3
SPCH 125
General Biology
8
BIOL 111/111L
BIOL 112/112L
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BIOL 217/217L
BIOL 218/218L
General Chemistry
4
CHEM 113/113L
General Physics
4
PHYS 201/201L
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSYC 105

Abnormal

3
PSYC 230

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
PSYC 218
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3
SOC 101, and any other
Anthropology
3
ANTH 160 or any other
Other
3
government, economics, etc.
Medical Terminology
1
online acceptable
Statistics
3
STAT 221
Computer Science
3
ITM 153
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 

*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
11/04

DYERSBURG STATE

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENGL 1010 & 1020
Speech
3
SPE 231
General Biology
8
BIOL 1110 & 1120
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BIOL 2010 & 2020
General Chemistry
4
CHEM 1110
General Physics
4
PHYS 2010
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSY 110

Abnormal

3
NOT AVAILABLE

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
PSY 230
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3
SOC 201, etc.
Anthropology
3
NOT AVAILABLE
Other
3
government, economics, etc.
Scientific Terminology
1
Online acceptable
Statistics
3
MATH 1530
Computer Science
3
MIS 111
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 

*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
11/03

FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENG 101 & 102
Speech
3
COM 140 or 240
General Biology
8
BIO 111 & 112
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BIO 211 & 212
General Chemistry
4
CHE 121/121L
General Physics
4
PHS 201
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSY 210

Abnormal

3
PSY 218

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
FAM 310
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3
SOC 230, 241, etc
Anthropology
3
any
Other
3
government, economics, etc.
Scientific Terminology
1
online acceptable
Statistics
3
MAT 335
Computer Science
3
CIS 161
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 

*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
08/03

JACKSON STATE CC

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENG 1110 & 1020
Speech
3
SPE 211
General Biology
8
BIO 1110 & 1120
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BIO 2010 & 2020
General Chemistry
4
CHE 1110
General Physics
4
PHY 2010
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSY 101

Abnormal

3
PSY 202

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
PSY 261
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3
SOC 201, etc
Anthropology
3
any
Other
3
government, economics, etc.
Scientific Terminology
1
online acceptable
Statistics
3
MATH 1530
Computer Science
3
CIS 101
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 

*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
08/03

LAMBUTH UNIVERSITY

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENG 1013 & 1023
Speech
3
COM 2003
General Biology
8
BIO 1314 & 1324
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BIO 2014 & 2024
General Chemistry
4
CHM 1314
General Physics
4
PHY 2214
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSY 2013

Abnormal

3
PSY 3513

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
not available
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3

SOC 2113, etc

Anthropology
3
any
Other
3
government, economics, etc.
Scientific Terminology
1
online acceptable
Statistics
3
MATH 3013
Computer Science
3
CIS 2503
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 

*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
04/07

LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
EN 1113, 1123
Speech
3
CO 1103 or 2113
General Biology
8
BY 1134 and BY 1144
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BY 3514 & 3524
General Chemistry
4
CM 1113/1221 lab
General Physics
4
PH 1214
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PS 1113

Abnormal

3
PS 4423

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
PS 2423
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3

SO 1123, SW 2353, SW 3113, etc

Anthropology
3
any
Other
3
Government, Economics, etc.
Medical Terminology
1
online acceptable
Statistics
3
PS 2503
Computer Science
3
CS1012
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 

*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
Rev. 01/07

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENGL 1010,1020
Speech
3
COMM 2200
General Biology
8
BIOL 1110 & 1120
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BIOL 2010, 2020
General Chemistry
4
CHEM 1110/CHEM 1111L
General Physics
4
PHYS 2010, 2011
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSY 1410

Abnormal

3
PSY 3230

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
PSY 2300
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3
SOC 1010, etc.
Anthropology
3
any
Other
3
Government, Economics, etc.
Medical Terminology
1
online acceptable
Statistics
3
PSY 3020
Computer Science
3
CSCI 1150
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 


*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
11/04

NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENG 1113, 1123
Speech
3
SPT 1113
General Biology
8
BIO 1313/1311
BIO 2414/2410
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BIO 1513/1511 & 1523/1521
General Chemistry
4
CHE 1213/1211
General Physics
4
PHY 2413/2411
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSY 1513

Abnormal

3
PSY 1523 (course substitute)

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
EPY2533
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3
SOC 2113 or 2133, etc.
Anthropology
3
Not available. Must take elsewhere.
Other
3
Government, economics, etc.
Scientific Terminology
1
Online acceptable
Statistics
3
MAT 2323
Computer Science
3
BOT 1133
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 

*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
11/03

PELLISSIPPI STATE TECH CC

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENGL 1010 & 1020
Speech
3
SPH 2100
General Biology
8
BIOL 1110 & 1120
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BIOL 2010 & 2020
General Chemistry
4
CHEM 1010 or 1110
General Physics
4
PHYS 2010
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSY 1010 or 1170

Abnormal

3
NOT AVAILABLE

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
PSY 2400
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3
SOC 1010, etc.
Anthropology
3
ANTH 1300, etc.
Other
3
government, economics, etc.
Scientific Terminology
1
OST 2910 or online acceptable
Statistics
3
MATH 1530
Computer Science
3
CSIT 1110
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 


*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
11/04

SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENGL 1010 & 1020
Speech
3
SPCH 1110
General Biology
8
BIOL 1110 & 1120
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BIOL 2010 & 2020
General Chemistry
4
CHEM 1110
General Physics
4
PHYS 1210
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSYC 1010

Abnormal

3
PSYC 2020

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
PSYC 1040
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3

SOCI 1020, etc

Anthropology
3
ANTH 2010
Other
3
Government, Economics, etc.
Medical Terminology
1
AHS 1020 or online acceptable
Statistics
3
Math 1530
Computer Science
3
ITEC 1010
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 


*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
09/03

TENNESSEE TECH

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENG 1010 & 1020
Speech
3
SPCH 2410
General Biology
8
BIOL 1110 & 1120
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BIOL 2010 & 2020
General Chemistry
4
CHEM 1110
General Physics
4
PHYS 2010
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSY 2010

Abnormal

3
PSY 4160

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
***PSY 3200 AND
PSY 4300
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3
SOC 1010, etc.
Anthropology
3
ANTH 1100, etc.
Other
3
government, economics, etc.
Medical Terminology
1
Online acceptable
Statistics
3
PSY 3010
Computer Science
3
CSC 1100
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 

*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
***A general lifespan course of 3hrs. will suffice.
11/04

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENGL 1010 & 1020
Speech
3
COMM 2381
General Biology
8
BIOL 1110/1111 lab
BIOL 1120/1121 lab
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BIOL 2010/2011 lab
BIOL 2020/2021 lab
General Chemistry
4
CHEM 1110/1111 lab
General Physics
4
PHYS 2010/2011 lab
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSYC 1200

Abnormal

3
PSYC 3102

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
EDPR 2111
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3
SOCI 1111, etc.
Anthropology
3
ANTH 1200, etc.
Other
3
government, economics, etc.
Scientific Terminology
1
CLAS 3021
Statistics
3

EDPR 4541, ISDS 2710; Math 1601; or Psyc 3001 (this a 4 hour course) or Social Statistic (3)

Computer Science
3
COMP 1200
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 

*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
09/03

UNION UNIVERSITY

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENG 111 & 112
Speech
3
COM 112
General Biology
8
BIO 112 & 214
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BIO 221 & 222
General Chemistry
4
CHE 111
General Physics
4
PHY 213
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSY 213

Abnormal

3
PSY 317

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
PSY 219
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3
SOC 211, etc
Anthropology
3
any
Other
3
government, economics, etc.
Scientific Terminology
1
online acceptable
Statistics
3
MAT 114
Computer Science
3
CSC 111
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 

*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
08/03

UT-CHATTANOOGA

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENGLISH 121 & 122
Speech
3
THSP 109
General Biology
8
BIOLOGY 121 &122
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BIOLOGY 191 & 208 / 209L
General Chemistry
4
CHEMISTY 121/123L
General Physics
4
PHYSICS 103
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSYCHOLOGY 101

Abnormal

3
PSYCHOLOGY 308

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
PSYCHOLOGY 221 & 222
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3
SOCIOLOGY 125, 151, etc
Anthropology
3
ANTH 152 or other
Other
3
government, economics, etc.
Medical Terminology
1
online acceptable
Statistics
3
STATISTICS MATH 210
Computer Science
3
COMPUTER SCIENCE 110
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 

*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
11/04

UT-KNOXVILLE

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENGLISH 101 & 102
Speech
3
SPCH 210
General Biology
8
BIOLOGY 101 & 102
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BCMB230 & EEB 240
General Chemistry
4
CHEMISTRY 100 or 120
General Physics
4
PHYS 221
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSY 110

Abnormal

3
PSY 330

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
CFS 210
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3
SOC 110, 120, etc.
Anthropology
3
ANTH 130, etc.
Other
3
government, economics, etc.
Scientific Terminology
1
online acceptable
Statistics
3
STAT 201
Computer Science
3
COSC 100
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 

*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
11/04

UT-MARTIN

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENGL 111 & 112
Speech
3
COMM 230 or ENGL 325
General Biology
8
BIOLOGY 130 & 140
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
ZOOLOGY 251 & 352
General Chemistry
4
CHEM 121
General Physics
4
Physics 101 (150 or 211 are also acceptable)
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSYC 110

Abnormal

3
PSYC 350

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
CFS 100 Life Span Human Development
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3
SOC 201, etc
Anthropology
3
any
Other
3
government, economics, etc.
Scientific Terminology
1
online acceptable
Statistics
3
MATH 210, HPER 440, PSYC 318 or SOC 302
Computer Science
3
CSCI 201
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 

*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
Rev. 8/06

WALTERS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Course Requirements
Hours
Equivalent Courses
English
6
ENGL 1010 & 1020, etc
Speech
3
SPCH 2010
General Biology
8
BIOL 1010/1011 lab
BIOL 1020/1021 lab
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8
BIOL 2010/2011 lab
BIOL 2020/2021 lab
General Chemistry
4
CHEM 1110/1111 lab
General Physics
4
PHYS 2110/2111 lab
Psychology:
9
 
General
3
PSYC 1310

Abnormal

3
PSYC 2310

Developmental/Lifespan
(conception thru death)

3
PSYC 2420
Social Sciences:
9
 
Sociology
3
SOCI 1020, etc.
Anthropology
3
ANTH 1240
Other
3
government, economics, etc.
Scientific Terminology
1
MDTR 1010 or online acceptable
Statistics
3
MATH 1530 OR 2050
Computer Science
3
CPSC 1100
Humanities
9
Spanish (highly recommended), philosophy, logic, ethics, literature, fine arts

Electives*

23

 
Total

90

 


*Recommended: computer/technology skills, kinesiology, education, technical or critical writing, fine and performing arts, language and communication systems, philosophy, and up to 4 hours in industrial arts or activity-based courses (e.g., woodworking, ceramics, photography).
11/03

 

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