Occupational Therapy Assistant to Health Sciences
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Wilmington University.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's associate degree program in Occupational Therapy Assistant prepares students to work with individuals or groups by implementing meaningful interventions which support participation in mastering everyday activities (occupations) at home, at work, at school, and in the community. Graduates of this accredited program will be able to sit for the National Certification Examination for the Occupational Therapy Assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable. Wilmington University's degree completion program in Health Sciences is for Allied Health practitioners who have earned an Associate's Degree with an Allied Health concentration. This degree is intended for students who have an interest in healthcare roles which provide managerial, educational, and/ or clinical expert direction as well as attracting those students on a pathway toward graduate study. The Health Sciences program intends to stimulate continued professional development and advancement toward graduate education.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Occupational Therapy Assistant (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
First Semester (Summer)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| BIO 120 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 5 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 127 | Human Development | 3 |
| 12 | ||
Second Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 121 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 5 |
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking and Academic Writing | 3 |
| MAT 255 | Statistics I | 3 |
| OTA 110 | Intro To Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OTA 120 | Activity Analysis | 2 |
| 16 | ||
Third Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 123 | Clinical Functional Anatomy | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| OTA 220 | Pediatric Health Conditions | 3 |
| OTA 222 | Pediatric Intervention | 4 |
| OTA 225 | Clinical Fieldwork Level I-A | 2 |
| 15 | ||
Fourth Semester (Summer)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 100 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSY 223 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| OTA 130 | Kinesiology for the OTA | 2 |
| 8 | ||
Fifth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OTA 221 | Adult & Geriatric Health Cond | 3 |
| OTA 223 | Adult & Geriatric Intervention | 4 |
| OTA 224 | Psychosocial Conditions | 4 |
| OTA 226 | Clinical Fieldwork Level I-B | 2 |
| OTA 229 | Professional Seminar | 1 |
| 14 | ||
Sixth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OTA 231 | Clinical Fieldwork Level II-A | 6 |
| OTA 232 | Clinical Fieldwork Level II-B | 6 |
| 12 | ||
Health Sciences (Bachelor's Degree - Wilmington University)
Seventh Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SCI XXX | Science Elective* | 4 |
| ENG 310 | Research Writing | 3 |
| HSC 303 | Professionalism in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSC 323 | Health Education & Principles of Teaching | 3 |
| 13 | ||
Eighth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| XXX XXX | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| HSC 313 | Ethical and Legal Issues of Health Care | 3 |
| HSC 333 | Leadership for the Healthcare Professional | 3 |
| POL 380 | Health Care Policy | 3 |
| 12 | ||
Ninth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| XXX XXX | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Upper Level Health Science Elective/Certificate/Course/CAP/Co-Op Option | 3 |
| HSC 343 | Research for Evidenced Based Practice | 3 |
| HSC 423 | Essentials of Public Health | 3 |
| 13 | ||
Tenth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| XXX XXX | Free Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| HSC 433 | Health Sciences Practicum/Capstone | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Upper Level Health Science Elective/Certificate/Course/CAP/Co-op Option | 3 |
| 9 | ||
* Science Elective can be taken at Delaware Tech, please see advisor for recommended Science Courses.
(O) -- Owens Campus (W) -- Wilmington Campus The Bachelor of Science program in Health Sciences at Wilmington University requires a minimum of 120 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor. Science Elective can be taken at Delaware Tech, please see advisor for recommended Science Courses.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Georgetown: (302) 259-6675
Wilmington: (302) 571-5355
Wilmington University
Dover, Delaware: (302) 734-2594
Georgetown, Delaware: (302) 856-5780
New Castle, Delaware: (877) 967-5464
This articulation agreement is subject to change based on Delaware Tech and senior institution curriculum changes. 9/2018