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Occupational Science Bachelor of Health Science
OCC . BHS
2024-2025 Curriculum A student must complete the course and credit requirements as defined on this curriculum sheet to be a candidate for the Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Science . Additional policies and procedures may be found in the current University Catalog .
GMC : Growing Mercy Connections GENERAL EDUCATION AND CORE CURRICULUM Skills for Exploring - 6 Credits
MAJOR
Pre-Professional Phase : 17 Credits
UNV100
GMercyU Success
2
OSC 100
Introduction to Occupation and Occupational Science
3
UNV101
GMercyU Service
1
OSC 201
Nature and Meaning of Human Occupation
3
ENG101
College English
3
OSC 301
Occupational Perspective of Health
3
OSC 302
Neuroscience of Occupational Behavior
3
Signature Seminar - 6 Credits
HS 100
Introduction to Allied Health
2
SEM
Seminar
3
HS
Health Science Elective
3
SEM
Seminar
3
Exploring Society and Global Diversity - 24 Credits
Professional Phase : 36 Credits
SOC 100
Principles of Sociology *
3
OSC 402
Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy
2
PSY 100
General Psychology *
3
OSC 404
Therapeutic Use of Self
2
PSY 111
Statistics *
3
OSC 405
Foundations of Occupational Therapy
3
PSY 200
Developmental Psychology *
3
OSC 406
Creativity and Activity Analysis
2
PSY 210
Psychopathology *
3
OSC 410
Ethical Foundations in Occupational Therapy Practice
2
PSY 211
Fundamentals of Biopsychology
3
OSC 411
Health and Occupational Participation of Children and Youth
3
PSY
Psychology Elective
3
OSC 412
Occupational Therapy Process : Children and Youth
5
HIS
History Elective
3
OSC 413
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork I : Children and Youth
1
OSC 414
Research Methods I : Evidence-based Practice
3
Exploring the Natural World , Mathematics & Technology - 11 Credits
OSC 416
Health Care , Policy , and Advocacy
2
MTH 136
Topics in Mathematics
3
OSC 419
Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology for OT 5
OSC 421
Occupational Therapy & Upper Extremity
BIO 107
Anatomy & Physiology I *
3
Rehabilitation
3
BIO 107L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab * 1
OSC 4000 Research Methods II : Applied Research 3
BIO 108 Anatomy & Physiology II * 3
BIO 108L
Anatomy & Physiology II Lab *
1
Minor in Psychology : students meeting minor Psychology course and credit
Nutrition - 3 Credits
requirements may be eligible to earn a minor in Psychology .
NUT 200
Principles of Nutrition
3
Change of Major : GMercyU students must have completed 24 or more credits
Exploring the Spiritual World - 9 Credits
at GMercyU , maintained a cumulative GPA of a 3.1 or greater , submit
RS 115
World Religions
3
an internal student change of major application to the Program
PHL
Philosophy Elective
3
Director , and conduct an in-person interview with the Program Director
RS or PHL
Religious Studies or Philosophy Elective
3
Seat availability is limited . Meeting GPA requirements alone does not guarantee acceptance for a change of major .
Exploring the Arts and the Imagination - 9 Credits
ENG 200
Public Speaking
3
ENG
English Elective
3
ENG , MUS , ART or Language Elective
3
Open Elective - 3 Credits Open Elective 3
Grade Requirements : A 3.1 overall university GPA and a 3.1 combined GPA in select courses * must be attained prior to registration of OSC 400 level courses . A 3.0 GPA is required for each academic term while taking OSC 400 level courses . Failure to meet this standard will result in academic probation . Up to 2 non-OSC 400 level courses may be re-taken . A & P I & II courses must be completed within 5 years and 10 years for other courses prior to graduation . Technical Standards for OT Practice : All students must meet these standards with or without reasonable accommodation prior to taking any OSC 400 level courses . Health and Clearance Requirements : All students must be in timely compliance with all health and clearance requirements outlined in the undergraduate course catalog . Deceleration : a " C " or greater is required of all major courses above , earning less than a " C " will require the course to be retaken with a " B " or better earned on the retake . Dismissal : Earning two or more OSC 400 grades of less than a " C " or not earning a " B " or better on a major course retake will result in dismissal from the Program . Observation Hours Requirement : ≥20 verified hours of OT observation or completion of equivalent assignment is required prior to taking any 400 level OSC course . Credit / Graduation Requirements : 124 credits and a 3.0 GPA or greater is required to graduate with a BHS in Occupational Science .
Office of the Registrar 8 / 26 / 2024