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Exercise Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy

If becoming an Occupational Therapist is the goal then the Pre-Occupational Option is the best place to start. The Exercise Science: Pre-OT program will help get you to the next level in your journey to become an Occupational Therapist.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person / In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
122 Total, 76 in Major
Careers
Therapists, Assistants, Postsecondary
Exercise Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy students at EIU

Why Study Exercise Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy at EIU?

  • Work with instructors who have experience in their field
  • Practice what you learn in our facilities
  • Build relationships with professionals as you go
  • Gain the necessary skills for your next step
"My experience in the Exercise Science Pre-Occupational Therapy program at EIU provided me with a strong foundation that prepared me for the demands of graduate school. The coursework gave me a solid understanding of the human body, movement, and health while also helping me develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills that I now use every day as a Master of Occupational Therapy student. I am grateful for the professors, experiences, and opportunities I had at EIU that helped prepare me for the next step toward becoming an occupational therapist!"
Karlie McKenzie
Exercise Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy | Class of 2026
Karlie McKenzie, Exercise Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Work directly with a Division I athletics program
  • Local internship opportunities
  • Hands-on learning outside of the classroom
  • Participate in local community efforts
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Hands-On Experience, Exercise Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The B.S. in Exercise Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy option prepares you in the additional content areas needed for successful admission to occupational therapy programs. It is a fit if you want to become an occupational therapist and enjoy learning how the body functions and responds to training.

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$93,313
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Health Specialties Teachers,…
  • Low Vision Therapists, Orientation &…

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)Job Zone 5: Extensive preparationMost of these careers require graduate school, and many also call for more than five years of experience.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit SocialSocial interest typeYou like helping people. This work centers on supporting others by helping, teaching, advising or serving them.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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