What is Pre-Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy is an applied social and biological science. It has the potential to benefit persons of all ages whose ability to engage in life tasks has been impaired by physical or mental disease, injury, birth defect or aging. Occupational therapists help individuals develop, regain or retain the skills needed to learn, play, earn a living and take care of personal needs. There is currently a critical shortage of talented individuals to work in this well-paid and fulfilling field.

What does it take to be an Occupational Therapist?

Occupational therapy is a challenging and diverse health profession. It requires the sensitivity to perceive the world from another's viewpoint, as well as the intelligence to understand the abilities and limitations of human beings. It requires imagination and character, a curiosity and commitment to science, and a desire as well as ability to work with people.

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Greg Bohémier, associate professor of psychology, coordinates the pre-occupational therapy program and serves as faculty advisor to participating students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Professor Bohémier: Click Here to send Dr. Bohémier an email. Office: Johann 206C; Office and Voice Mail: (573) 288-6422.

Click Here to go to the Culver-Stockton College Occupational Therapy Club Web Site

  Culver's Three-Two Program with Washington University

Culver-Stockton College participates in a cooperative education program with Washington University which will enable students to earn both a bachelor's degree from C-SC and a master's degree in occupational therapy (OT) from Washington University in a five-year period. The first three years of the program take place at C-SC and the last two years at Washington University. The three-two agreement offers students the opportunity to gain both knowledge and thinking skills offered by our liberal arts education and also the knowledge and skills of the profession of occupational therapy. 

General Information

Students who enroll at Culver-Stockton must meet the general education requirements of the college, the requirements of a selected major area of study (usually psychology or biology), and the core classes required by Washington University listed here.

Additional Criteria For Admission at Washington University

• Achievement of a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the above prerequisite courses.

• Achievement of an overall minimum GPA of 3.0.

• Completion of SAT (ACT) and GRE.

• Outside activities such as volunteer work, community service, and internships are recommended. Immediate involvement in volunteer work and community service is recommended. Make sure you document your efforts in the Advisor's office. Most students complete two OT internships in their first five semesters. Internships provide not only valuable experience, but also an essential source for letters of recommendation when it is time to apply for OT school.

• The final 45 semester hours of coursework before application to Washington University in the 3/2 program must be completed at Culver-Stockton College.

• The minimum standards for admission at Washington University do not guarantee that a student will be admitted. Competition is very rigorous and the average GPA for first year students is 3.5 plus, the average ACT score is above 25, and the GRE scores are high. This field is very competitive and not everyone who qualifies gets accepted. Students who are not accepted have the option to finish their fourth year B.S. requirements at C-SC and reapply to multiple sites after obtaining their degree.

Master of Occupational Therapy at Rockhurst University

Master of Occupational Therapy at St. Ambrose University

Culver Students Who Have Graduated from OT Programs

(1991-2008)

Culver Students accepted into a Master's Program, 2007-2008

Melanie Gotschall -- Washington University. Expected date of graduation, May 2009

Kasey Augspurg -- Washington University. Expected date of graduation, May 2010

Culver Students enrolled in a Master's Program

Joni Lummis -- Washington University. Expected date of graduation, May 2008

Students enrolled in the pre-occupational therapy program 2007-2008

Kasey Augspurg, Junior

Rose Brummer, First year student

Ashlee Chandler, Sophomore student

Rebecca Conkright, First year student

DeLia Davison, Sophomore

Jason Hogan, First year student

Lacey Thurman, Sophomore

Hannah Weis, First year student