Bachelor of Science B.S. Major in Health Sciences (Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant Concentration) - Accelerated Online Program

General Requirements for Admission into Orthotics and Prosthetics Concentration:

The program can be completed via  Accelerated Online (AOP). 

1. The Bachelor of Science in Health Science (B.S.H.S.) degree with a concentration in Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant (OPA) requires admission to the university and admission to the program. Any student admitted to Texas State may declare BSHS as their major and OPA as their concentration. For more information visit: http://www.health.txst.edu/hs.

2. Any student meeting the requirements for the OPA concentration must complete an online application to the program. For academic advising, students should contact the College of Health Professions Advising Center or the Health Sciences Program online coordinator.

3. Students must have completed the majority of the general education core curriculum and other prerequisite coursework listed below before being allowed to begin the OPA course work.

4. Students must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 and a minimum 2.0 Texas State GPA to be admitted into the OPA concentration. Conditional admission may be considered for students below a 2.50 overall GPA. 

5. Credit for previous OPA coursework, credentials, and/or work experience will require a review of the student’s transcripts and approval by the Program Director.

6. Immunization Requirements - It is the policy of the College of Health Professions that each student must provide a health report completed by a physician or licensed healthcare provider and must take specific immunizations before the student can be placed in clinical experiential learning assignments. Information on these requirements and the required forms may be obtained through the Health Sciences online coordinator.

7. Background Check and Drug Screening - As a condition for placement in some experiential learning sites, some students are required to have a background check and/or drug screening to meet requirements set by individual sites. Information on the background check/drug screening process will be provided by the department. Previous misdemeanor or felony convictions under various titles of the Texas Penal Code may affect eligibility for credentials or employment.

Course Requirements