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.
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.
