Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology—Occupational Therapy Pathway (BS/MSOT)The knowledge and skills gained through the Health Psychology program provides an excellent foundation for the MS in Occupational Therapy program and for a career in occupational therapy. Students in this pathway will complete three years at the Boston campus before moving on to the Manchester, NH campus to complete the MSOT program.
Variations on this sample curriculum are possible. Please see the MCPHS Catalog for a detailed description of the program curriculum.
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
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Year I–Fall |
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| ITM 101 | Introduction to the Major | 1 |
| LIB 111 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| LIB 120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MAT XXX | Determined by Placement | 3 |
| MAT 197 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
Year I–Spring |
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| BEH 101 | Health Psychology Seminar I | 1 |
| BEH 250 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| BEH 352 | Human Development | 3 |
| LIB 112 | Expository Writing II | 3 |
| LIB 133 | American Culture | 3 |
| MAT 261 | Statistics | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
Year II–Fall |
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| BIO 110 | A&P I (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| CHE XXX | CHE 110, 113, or 131 | 4 |
| PBH 250 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| Additional Required Course* | 3 | |
| Additional Required Course* | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
Year II–Spring |
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| BEH 102 | Health Psychology Seminar I | 1 |
| BEH 210 | A&P II (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| BEH 451 | Research Methods in Health & Behavior | 3 |
| LIB 220 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Additional Required Course* | 3 | |
| Additional Required Course* | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
Year III–Fall |
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| BEH 103 | Health Psychology Seminar III | 1 |
| BEH 456 | Applications of Research Methods | 3 |
| HUM 512 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
| LIB 590 | Field Placement I (Pass/Fail) | 3 |
| Additional Required Course* | 3 | |
| Additional Required Course* | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
Year III–Spring |
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| BIO 345O | Exercise Physiology (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| LIB 592 | Health Psychology Capstone | 3 |
| PSB 412 | Medical Patients' Rights | 3 |
| Additional Required Course* | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| Total Undergraduate Credits: 92 |
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