+University of Indianapolis – School of Psychological Sciences
Curriculum Guide for Psychology Majors with a Concentration in Occupational
Science leading to the Master of Occupational Therapy degree
PSYO
updated 05/12
(Note: Some courses at UIndy may have prerequisites that are not required by the core, the major, or the OT
prerequisite. The University of Indianapolis undergraduate catalog should be consulted)
Year I
Semester I
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INTD
PSY
SOC
MATH
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101
120
101
180
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 ENGL
101
 FA
ELEC
 COMM
100
New Student Experience (1)*
Introduction to Psychology (3) ** #
Principles of Sociology (3) or SOC 103 Social Problems (3) * #
College Algebra and Trigonometry (4) or MATH 150 Finite Mathematics (4)* **
(Please note that MATH 180 is recommended for CHEM 150 and is a Pre-Requisite
for Physics 150)
English Composition (3) * #
Fine Arts Theory Course (2) *
Public Speaking (2) *
Semester II
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PSY
HIST
ENGL
CHEM
MATH
245
102
102
150
245
Lifespan Psychology (3) **#
World History since 1700 (3) *
Western World Literature and Composition (3) * #
General Chemistry I (3) #* and CHEM 151 General Chemistry Lab I (1)
Statistics for the Sciences (4) **# or MATH 220 Elementary Statistics (4) **#
299
Spring Term Course (3) *
Spring Term
 ST
Year II
Semester I
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PSY
225
INTD
201
PSY
250
LANG ELEC
 BIOL
165
Research Methods (4) **
Lecture/Performance Series (.5) *
Personality and Sociocultural (3) **
Modern Language (101 level) (4) * --may demonstrate modern language proficiency
instead (need a 3 credit elective if language course is not taken)
General Biology II: Cell Biology (4)#
Semester II
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PSY
230
PSY
235
COMP
150
INTD
202
LANG ELEC
REL
ELEC
Brain and Behavior (3) **
Learning and Cognition (3) **
Microcomputer Applications (3) *
Lecture/Performance Series (.5) *
Modern Language (102 level or Medical Spanish Course) (4) *
Judaic-Christian Tradition course (3) *
*=UIndy core; ** = Psychology Major; # = Occupational Therapy Prerequisite
Note: Spring Term Course and Lecture Performance Series not required if 60 or more credits are transferred into UIndy.
Some courses may be available in the summer.
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Note: Admission to Occupational Therapy MOT program must have been completed
in order to begin taking Occupational Science courses in Year III.
Admission is competitive.
Year III
Semester I
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BIOL
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PHYS
 PSY
KINS
 PSY
305
103
345
101
ELEC
Human Functional Anatomy (4) # or BIOL 330 Mammalian Physiology (4) #
Introduction to Physics (4) # or PHYS 150 General Physics I (4)
Abnormal Psychology (3) ** # (This course counts within the PSY elective requirement)
Wellness/Fitness for a Lifetime (1) *
Elective (300-400 level) (3) ** (elective courses must be taken from at least three core
areas at the 300-400 level; OT 421/521 taken in year 4 may be included in the three core
area requirement and count towards the major but is not a PSY elective. PSYO students
should take a course form the Biological Bases, Learning/Cognition or Developmental
Domains)
Semester II
ANTH
100
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BIOL
330
FA
ELEC
PHIL ELEC
PSY
ELEC
Cultural Anthropology (3) [Recommend Pre OT take this course to satisfy cross
cultural requirement but not required for OT] *
Mammalian Physiology (4) # or BIOL 305 Human Functional Anatomy (4) #
Fine Arts Applied course (2) *
Philosophy Elective (3) *
Elective (300-400 level) (3) ** (elective courses must be taken from at least three core
areas at the 300-400 level; OT 421/521 taken in year 4 may be included in the three core
area requirement and count towards the major but is not a PSY elective. PSYO students
should take a course form the Biological Bases, Learning/Cognition or Developmental
Domains)
Occupational Science Concentration Phase
Year IV for 4:1 Students
Year I for Traditional Graduate Students
Semester I
 OT
475/575
 OT
 OT
468/568
406/506
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OT
401/501
OT
403/503
BIOL
504
OT
471/571
Issue in Practice (1) [partial substitution for PSY 265 Educational and Career Pathways
in Psychology and PSY 255 Ethics, Advocacy and Social Responsibility for 4:1 students]
Research Methodology (2)
Research Application (1) [partial substitution for PSY 255 Ethics, Advocacy and Social
Responsibility for 4:1students]
Occupational Behavior I (3)
Intro to Occupational Therapy (2)
Gross Anatomy (6)
Conditions in Occupation (3)
Semester II
 OT
476/576
Issues in Practice II (1) [partial substitution for PSY 265 Educational and Career
Pathways in Psychology and PSY 255 Ethics, Advocacy and Social Responsibility for 4:1
students]
 OT
402/502
Biomechanical Foundations for Occupational Therapy (2)
 OT
412/512
Occupational Behavior II (3)
 OT
415/515
Neuroscience Foundations for OT (3)
 OT
469/569
Research Analysis (2)
 OT
410/510
Research Application II (1)
 OT
421/521
Therapeutic Skills (3) [substitute for PSY elective at 400 level for 4:1 students]
 OT
480/580
OT Process I (2)
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Occupational Therapy Preparation Phase at the Graduate Level
Year V for 4:1 Students
Year II for Traditional Graduate Students
Semester I
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OT
OT
OT
OT
OT
OT
OT
OT
583
577
544
526
523
581
539
xxx
OT Management & Leadership I (1)
Issues in Practice III (1)
Biomechanical Applications I (2)
Research Application III (1)
Work Performance & Readiness (2)
OT Process II (6)
Lifestyle for Wellness (2)
ELECTIVE (1-3)
545
578
536
582
xxx
541
Biomechanical Applications II (2)
Issues in Practice IV (2)
Research Application IV (1)
OT Process III (6)
ELECTIVE (1-3)
Fieldwork – Level II (3)
Semester II
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OT
OT
OT
OT
OT
OT
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YEAR VI for 4:1 Students
Year III for Traditional Graduate Students
Semester I
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OT
OT
OT
OT
541
579
546
584
Fieldwork – Level II (3)
Issues in Practice V (1)
Research Application V (1)
OT Management & Leadership II (2)
* = UIndy core; ** = Psychology Major; # = Occupational Therapy Prerequisite
REMEMBER: If you have any questions about the PSYO major and its requirements, contact Ms.
Robin McClarnon, Academic Advisor for the School of Psychological Sciences (788-2053, Good Hall,
Room 109). Courses and requirements sometimes change so keep in contact with your advisor.