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Credits Required
22
81 - 84
Format
Face To Face
Face To Face
Location

Undergraduate students in this minor study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.

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Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

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Coursework

Coursework covers all aspects of language and related cultures, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Required courses for the Chinese language minor:

  • CHI 202 - Intermediate Chinese II: Language and Culture
  • CHI 301 - Advanced Intermediate Chinese I
  • CHI 302 - Advanced Intermediate Chinese II

Complete the minor with 12 credits of elective courses such as Practical Chinese, Classical Chinese, Chinese literature and culture, and study abroad. Study abroad courses can count for up to but no more than six credits.

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OT students study a variety of topics that include:

  • Developmental curriculum for pediatrics, adults, and older adults
  • Group therapy
  • Mental health
  • Practice based research project
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Career Options

Language majors and minors have a diverse assortment of careers available to them in fields like:

  • Business
  • Education
  • Government
  • International relations
  • Health professions
  • Social work
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OTs are employed in a variety of health care settings including:

  • Hospitals/acute care
  • School systems
  • Skilled nursing facilities
  • Mental health facilities
  • Private practice
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Vocational rehabilitation
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Application Deadline
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Deadline for fall semester is January 15. The $30 application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU. Application information is available at gvsu.edu/ot and otcas.liaisoncas.com.

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Skills Employers Want
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The M.S.O.T. program at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings in the occupational therapy field.

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Basic Life Support
  • Nursing
  • Home Care
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Caregiving
  • Geriatrics
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