Pre-Health Sciences Pre-Occupational Therapy

Clermont College offers a Pre-Health Sciences track in Occupational Therapy. This track provides students with an Associates Degree program that is specifically designed for students to transition to the Health Sciences Pre-Occupational therapy major within the College of Allied Health Sciences at the UC Clifton campus. Occupational therapists, also known as OTs, evaluate and treat patients of all ages with injuries, illnesses or disabilities using meaningful activities (occupations). Occupational therapists typically use self-care, work, play, and leisure occupations to help clients adapt to individual life circumstances to gain, sustain and maintain health.  

This associates degree program provides students with a comprehensive foundational training in the natural and behavioral sciences, combined with education in applied human studies, such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, nutrition and health and wellness puts graduates in a position to be successful students in the bachelors program.

The most common career path for students in the Pre-Health Sciences – Occupational Therapy track are primarily planning for entry into a graduate level master's or doctoral occupational therapy degree program. 

Occupational therapists, also known as OTs, evaluate and treat patients of all ages with injuries, illnesses or disabilities using meaningful activities (occupations). Occupational therapists typically use self-care, work, play, and leisure occupations to help clients adapt to individual life circumstances to gain, sustain and maintain health.  

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for occupational therapists is expected to grow 17% by 2030 (much faster than the national average) and the current median pay is $86,280.  

Occupational therapists typically work in:  

• Hospitals  
• Schools  
• Clinics
• Nursing Facilities
• Home Health Services  

Employment opportunities at the bachelor's level are also available in fitness or health-related occupations. Graduates have also enrolled in graduate programs in public health, health promotion, or community health education, and more.

• Complete Common Application
• Pay $100 non-refundable fee
• Submit official School transcripts
• Submit official test scores
• Submit letter of recommendation (optional)