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Sep 01, 2024
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2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Degree Map: Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS
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This degree map provides the semester-by-semester course sequencing a full-time student will follow to complete this degree. To earn the Associate in Applied Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.8 as a minimum on all coursework required for the degree.
Note the Milestones below each semester. Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.
Prerequisite Courses
Milestones
- All OCTA courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ / 70% or better to progress in the program.
- All risk management requirements must be completed in preparation for the clinical setting (CPR, vaccinations, flu shot, TB test, etc.) including clearance on a national background check and negative drug screen.
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Download MS Office from MyTCC.
- Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
- Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
- Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
First Semester (Fall)
Milestones
- All OCTA courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ / 70% or better to progress in the program.
- All risk management requirements must be completed in preparation for the clinical setting (CPR, vaccinations, flu shot, TB test, etc.) including clearance on a national background check and negative drug screen.
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Meet with your assigned department faculty advisor a minimum of one time each semester or as needed.
- Meet with the Program Director for a program progress review.
Second Semester (Spring)
Milestones
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- All OCTA courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ / 70% or better to progress in the program.
- Meet with your assigned department faculty advisor a minimum of one time each semester or as needed.
Third Semester (Summer)
Milestones
- All OCTA courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ / 70% or better to progress in the program.
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Meet with your assigned department faculty advisor a minimum of one time each semester or as needed.
Fourth Semester (Fall)
Milestones
- All OCTA courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ / 70% or better to progress in the program.
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Meet with your assigned department faculty advisor a minimum of one time each semester or as needed.
- Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check.
Fifth Semester (Spring)
Course Number and Title |
Credit Hours |
OCTA 2356 - Fieldwork IIA * |
6 |
OCTA 2376 - Fieldwork IIB * |
6 |
Total Credit Hours |
12 |
*Per ACOTE Standard C.1.13, a minimum of sixteen weeks of full-time (as defined by the fieldwork site) Level II fieldwork must be completed. The AOTA Fieldwork Performance Evaluation must have a passing score of 70%. |
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Milestones
- Register for and successfully pass the NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) exam.
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Meet with your assigned department faculty advisor a minimum of one time each semester or as needed.
- Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.
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