About The Program
As an occupational therapist, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a variety of patients, guiding them to develop skills that will enhance their lives and help them gain independence. While pre-occupational therapy is not a major itself, we’ll match you with a degree program and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission into a school of occupational therapy.
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Have strong communication skills
- Can demonstrate integrity and caring
- Are patient and organized
- Show caring and compassion for others
- Are a good listener
- Enjoy research
- Are creative and a good critical thinker
With an occupational therapy degree, you could work in the areas of:
- Pediatric occupational therapy
- Geriatric occupational therapy
- Speech-language pathology
At Northern, we believe getting you out of the classroom and into a real-world workplace setting is a critical part of your education. You'll have several opportunities for internships and other forms of experiential learning throughout your time at Northern. Learn more at Student Experiences!
The NSU WolfPACT is the highest guaranteed, four-year scholarship in the region. But that isn't the only scholarship available at Northern. Visit Arts and Sciences Scholarships for other scholarship opportunities!
Students in our pre-occupational therapy program often major in:
And they often minor in:
Experience the world while earning your degree through NSU Study Abroad! With hundreds of opportunities available around the globe, Northern can make your study abroad dream become a reality. Learn more at Study Abroad!
At Northern, you'll have the chance to conduct cutting-edge research that can have real-world impacts - while still an undergraduate student. Now with our brand new, state-of-the-art Jewett Regional Science Education Center, the sky is truly the limit. Learn more at Undergraduate Research!
Ready to take the next step? Contact us today:
Pre-Occupational Therapy Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jon Mitchell, 605-626-2458 or jon.mitchell@northern.edu.
Want to learn more about living and learning at Northern? Contact NSU Admissions today 605-626-2544 or admissions@northern.edu!
Still unsure of a major? We can help! Contact Career Services at 605-626-3007 or careerservices@northern.edu.
Our Faculty
Courses Taught
Biological Statistics I
Biological Statistics II
Introduction to Physics I
Introduction to Physics II
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) I
Geographic Infromation Systems (GIS) II
Remote Sensing
Biogeography
Research Interests
Dr. Long's…
Dr. George Nora began at Northern State University in 2010 and has been promoted to associate professor of chemistry.
Ph.D. University of South Dakota
M.S. North Dakota State University
B.S. North Dakota State University