Pre-Occupational Therapy

  • Program
    Pre-professional

Why study Pre-Occupational Therapy at Gustavus?

Occupational therapy helps others live their best lives while enriching your own—it’s a win-win. Find community and support while creating a strong foundation for graduate study with core academic classes. We’ll help you navigate pre-requisites, connect you with opportunities, and set you on the path toward success. 

 

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Program Overview

What should I major in if I am considering Pre-Occupational Therapy? Popular majors include:

The Pre-Occupational Therapy program is supported by the Office of Health Professions.

Course Examples

Course Examples

Here are some courses you could take

Studying Pre-Occupational Therapy at Gustavus, you are able to choose your major and courses based on your interest and career goals. Here are examples of common classes taken by a Pre-Occupational Therapy student.

  • HES-214 Medical Terminology
  • HES-234 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
  • PSY-241 Abnormal Psychology
  • S/A-111 Cultural Anthropology
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What Career Paths are Common After Pursuing Pre-Occupational Therapy at Gustavus?

What Career Paths are Common After Pursuing Pre-Occupational Therapy at Gustavus?

A degree from Gustavus provides you with the foundation you need to specialize in certain areas after completing graduate school. Here are examples of what Gustie alumni pursue:

  • Pediatrics
  • Mental Health
  • Gerontology
  • Physical Rehabilitation

$92,800 Average salary 5 years post-graduation—Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau

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After Gustavus

After Gustavus

Gusties who pursue Pre-Occupational Therapy are prepared for a variety of different jobs and graduate programs. Here’s where some of our recent grads have landed in school and where they work afterwards:

  • Washington University
  • Boston University
  • College of St. Scholastica
  • University of Minnesota
  • Texas Tech University
Students at graduation
11:1
student to faculty ratio
72
majors
100%
of courses taught by faculty members
15
pre-professional programs in a wide variety of disciplines
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