Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS

Location(s): Dardenne Creek Campus

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Here is a suggested sequence of courses, the timeline or number of semesters, and the total credit hours you need to earn this degree: Suggested Course Sequence - Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS

Some programs may require additional courses if you need extra time or support to gain the skills needed to be successful.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your advisor, department chair, or program coordinator for further guidance and support.

Communication AAS - 6 Credits

Oral Communications

Complete 1 course:

COM 101 - Introduction to Communication 3 Credit(s)
COM 104 - Small Group Communication 3 Credit(s)
COM 106 - Public Speaking 3 Credit(s)
COM 110 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit(s)

Written Communications

Complete 1 course:

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit(s)
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 Credit(s)
ENG 115 - Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)

Social Sciences AAS - 3 Credits

Complete 1 course:

HIS 101 - U.S History to 1877 3 Credit(s)
HIS 102 - U.S. History Since 1877 3 Credit(s)
HIS 103 - African American History to 1877 3 Credit(s)
HIS 104 - African American History Since 1877 3 Credit(s)
POL 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s)
POL 102 - State and Local Government 3 Credit(s)

Additional Social Science Requirements

PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s)
PSY 210 - Human Growth & Development 3 Credit(s)

Mathematics AAS - 3 Credits

Select one of the following Math Courses to satisfy the General Education Requirements for the Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree. Please note, students are able to take any MAT course above MAT 105 to meet the requirement. Some MAT courses above 105 are 4 Credits

MAT 105 - Applied Mathematics 3 Credit(s) , or higher

College Success Seminar - 1 Credit

COL 101 - College Success Seminar is a graduation requirement for SCC students.

COL 101 - College Success Seminar 1 Credit(s)

OTA Core Courses

OTA 105 - Fundamentals of OTA I 12 Credit(s)
OTA 115 - Kinesiology/Functional A & P 0 Credit(s)
OTA 125 - Occupation Based Activities I 0 Credit(s)
OTA 106 - Fundamentals of OTA II 12 Credit(s)
OTA 116 - Applied A & P in Health & Disease 0 Credit(s)
OTA 126 - Occupation Based Activities II 0 Credit(s)
OTA 205 - Fundamentals of OTA III 13 Credit(s)
OTA 215 - Professional Development/Clinical Competency 0 Credit(s)
OTA 225 - Occupation Based Activities III 0 Credit(s)
OTA 226 - OTA Practicum I 4 Credit(s)
OTA 227 - OTA Practicum II 4 Credit(s)
OTA 206 - OTA Capstone 2 Credit(s)

Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS

Location(s): Dardenne Creek Campus

Communication AAS - 6 Credits

Oral Communications

Written Communications

Social Sciences AAS - 3 Credits

Additional Social Science Requirements

Mathematics AAS - 3 Credits

College Success Seminar - 1 Credit

OTA Core Courses

Total Required Hours: 66 Credits