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Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitative Science

and Master of Occupational Therapy

Earn both degrees in just 4 1/2 Years

Students who begin their college experience at Concordia may choose to participate in this accelerated studies program. The first 2 years are devoted to completing general education requirements and the study of Rehabilitative Science. Students who complete the required coursework and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, with no grade below a B in prerequisite coursework, are guaranteed accepted into the Master of Occupational Therapy program.  Credits completed in the MOT program are added to the undergraduate credits to complete the required 126 credits for graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science degree.

After two years of undergraduate study, an additional 2 1/2 years are required to complete the Master of Occupational Therapy program. The outcome is both a Bachelor degree in Rehabilitation Science and a Master of Occupational Therapy degree in a total of 4 1/2 years.

Students who choose to complete only the BSRS degree have an opportunity to explore a wide range of health care employment opportunities. A Bachelor degree in Rehabilitative Science can qualify an individual for positions in community public health, community mental health, wellness programs, managed care organizations, child-care facilities, adult day-care facilities, pharmaceutical sales, medical sales, assistive living/independent living centers, specialty Alzheimer's disease care centers, fitness programs, nursing homes and hospitals.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN REHABILITATIVE SCIENCE CURRICULUM

(Subject to revision)

Common Core: 15 credits

REL 100	The Bible	3 credits
REL 110	Christian Faith	3 credits
HIST 103	Worldviews: History	3 credits
ENG 103	Civilizations & Worldviews: Literature	3 credits
ENG 104	Introduction to Writing	3 credits

Narrative Core: 12 credits

POLS 285	American Politics & Health Care Policy	3 credits
COMM 201	Interpersonal Communications	3 credits
COMM 460	Cross Cultural Communications	3 credits
LA 105	Higher Education: A New Experience	3 credits

Distributive Core: 21 credits

Major Courses: 30 credits

BIO 282/283	Anatomy & Physiology II w/lab	4 credits
OT 104	Computer	1 credit
OT 106	Medical Terminology	1 credit
RSC 301		4 credits
RSC 304	Teaching and Learning in Rehabilitation (online)	3 credits
PSY 230	Lifespan Development	3 credits
RSC 310	Culture in Rehabilitation	3 credits
SOC 392	Sociology of Aging	3 credits
HHP 375	Biomechanics	3 credits
RSC 201	Medical Ethics and Rehabilitation (online)	3 credits

Apply for admission into the MOT program during the 4th semester of the BSRS Program.

Students not continuing into the MOT program will need to complete additional credits to earn BSRS degree.

ENTRY LEVEL MASTERS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CURRICULUM

(Subject to revision)

SEMESTER 1: 18 credits

BIO 550	Human Anatomy W/Lab	6 credits
OT 523	Clinical Kinesiology	3 credits
OT 525	Therapeutic Skills	2 credits
OT 546	Group Skills	3 credits
OT 548	Clinical Practicum-group	1 credit
OT 521	Foundational Concepts in OT	3 credits

Winterim: 3 credits

OT 529

Assessment Skills (online)

3 credits

SEMESTER 2: 16 credits

BIO 560	Neuroscience	3 credits
OT 565	Psychosocial Practice I	3 credits
OT 563	Pediatric Practice I	3 credits
OT 573	Clinical Practicum - Pediatrics	1 credit
OT 586	Rehabilitation Science - Orthopedics	3 credits
OT 540	Scientific Inquiry I	3 credits

Summer:  3 credits

OT 559

Wellness/Prevention Programs (online)

3 credits

SEMESTER 3: 16-18 credits

OT 561	Rehabilitation Science - Neurology	3 credits
OT 544	Clinical Conditions	3 credits
OT 584	Clinical Practicum –Adult Rehabilitation	2 credits
OT 569	Scientific Inquiry II	3 credits
OT 571	Work Practice I	3 credits
OT 594   or OT 592	Psychosocial Practice II  ELECTIVE   or Rehabilitation Science - Upper Extremity  ELECTIVE	2 credits

Winterim:  3 credits

OT 603

Practice Management (online)

3 credits

SEMESTER 4:  18 credits

OT 601	Advanced Clinical Practice	3 credits
OT 588	Assistive Technology Options	3 credits
OT 590	Rehabilitation Science - Integrated	3 credits
OT 582	Scientific Inquiry III	3 credits
OT 605	Community Practice	3 credits
OT 613   or OT 596	Work Practice II ELECTIVE   or Pediatric Practice II ELECTIVE	3 credits
	Fieldwork Seminar	NC pass/fail

Summer: 9 credits

OT 615	Early Intervention/School Based Pediatrics ELECTIVE	3 credits
OT 620	First Level II Fieldwork Service 3 months or 470 Hours	6 credits

SEMESTER 5: 12-18 credits

Entrance Requirements

Entrance requirements and an online application 

Job Shadowing

Students must complete a minimum of 40 hours job shadowing an Occupational Therapist before beginning the MOT program.  Students may apply for admission before these hours are completed.  Please have Occupational Therapists complete the Shadowing Forms. 

Tuition

Click for the tuition for the BSRS program.

Click for the tuition that is for the MOT program. Summers and Winterims are included at no additional charge. Your tuition will not increase during the 2.5 years of the program.                     

NBCOT Exam Information

The total number of MOT graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin who passed the certification exam as first-time new graduate test takers during the year 2005-2007 was 36 out of 39. This resulted in a pass rate of 92.3%. 

Additional Requirements

Students must be proficient in computer use before beginning the MOT program.  Student’s ability to use Word, Excel and Power Point programs, as well as e-mail is expected.  A computer proficiency test will be administered the first week of the program to students who have not completed a one credit computer class.

Prior to beginning fieldwork students will need to complete a Wisconsin Criminal Background Check, and hold current certification in infant, child, adult CPR and first aid.

Many clinical agencies will require updated immunizations, a physical, and the results of a caregiver criminal background check before a fieldwork placement will be confirmed. Some agencies may require additional information (drug testing, additional immunizations, etc).

Students will complete six months of full time, or its equivalent, of Level II Fieldwork during the fifth semester of the program. Level II Fieldwork is usually scheduled as two different experiences of three months each. Level II Fieldwork shall be completed within 24 months following completion of academic preparation.

Students may be required to leave the Milwaukee area for fieldwork placements. Transportation to and from fieldwork sites is the responsibility of the student. Housing for Level II fieldwork is also the student's responsibility.  Students will work with the Coordinator of Clinical Education to determine a suitable placement.

Proof of health insurance is required for all students prior to confirming a fieldwork placement. CUW offers a health insurance program for those students who need health insurance coverage.