STEP 1: Complete the Orthotic and Prosthetic Fitter AAS degree at Century (60 credits)
Important Notes:
Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II must be taken at CSP, in addition to the courses listed below.
It is recommended to complete the MnTC Goal Areas not met by the AAS degree at Century (16 credits).
If pursuing the MS Orthotics and Prosthetics (MSOP) degree, Intro to Statistics is recommended to take.
Refer to Step 5 for additional prerequisite coursework for the MSOP degree.
A separate application is required for the Clinical Applications Diploma and space is limited.
Deadline is April of each year.
STEP 2: Complete the Orthotics and Prosthetics BS portion at CSP (40 credits)
The following courses must all be completed at CSP:
Please bring a copy of your Degree Audit Report (DARS) when meeting
with your academic advisor for best advising.
CSP: BS in Orthotics and Prosthetics Course Requirements and Sequence
FALL SEMESTER | 16 CREDITS CREDITS
BIO 315 Human Anatomy and Physiology l 4
KHS 220 Research Methods 4
KHS 472 Athletic Training, Injury Prevention, and Safety 4
Theology General Education Course 1 4
SPRING SEMESTER | 16 CREDITS
BIO 316 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
HCR 435 Ethics and Decision Making in Health Care Environment 4
KHS 473 Biomechanics 4
KHS 490 Senior Professional Seminar 1
Theology General Education Course 2 3
SUMMER SEMESTER | 8 CREDITS
KHS 436 Motor Development, Control & Motor Learning 4
KHS 400 Health Psychology 4
Total Credits to complete at CSP for BS degree 40
*see www.csp.edu/transfer for important transfer policies Guide approved 03-2019, BE/GS
CENTURY COLLEGE TO
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, ST. PAUL
Bachelor of Science (BS)
& Master of Science (MS)
Orthotics and Prosthetics
CENTURY
TRANSITION TO CSP
Century College O&P Clinical Applications Diploma Course Requirements
Class Credits
OPCA 2010 Clinical Applications of Lower Extremity Foot Orthoses 4
OPCA 2020 Clinical Applications of Lower Extremity Orthoses 4
OPCA 2030 Clinical Applications of Upper Extremity Orthoses 3
OPCA 2040 Clinical Applications of Spinal Orthoses 4
OPCA 2050 Clinical Applications of Trans-Tibial Protheses I 3
OPCA 2060 Clinical Applications of Trans-Tibial Protheses II 4
OPCA 2070 Clinical Applications of Trans-Femoral Protheses 4
OPCA 2080 Clinical Applications of Upper Limb Protheses 4
OPCA 2090 Clinical Applications Practicum 1-8
HLTH 1001 Medical Terminology 2
Total Credits to complete at Century for Diploma 33-40
*see www.csp.edu/transfer for important transfer policies Guide approved 03-2019, BE/GS
Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics Remaining Degree Requirements
Class Credits
OP 500 Ethics and Compliance in Orthotics and Prosthetics 3
OP 530 Research Methods 3
OP 525 Epidemiological Statistical Analysis 3
OP 545 Orthotic and Prosthetic Practice Management 3
OP 505 Clinical Considerations of Lower Extremity Orthotic Management 3
OP 520 Clinical Considerations of Trans-Tibial Prosthetic Management 3
OP 510 Clinical Considerations of Spinal Orthotic Management 3
OP 535 Clinical Considerations of Trans-Femoral Prosthetic Management 3
OP 515 Clinical Considerations of Upper Extremity Orthotic Management 3
OP 540 Clinical Considerations of Upper Extremity Prosthetic Management 3
OP 580 Clinical Experience 3
OP 590 Masters Capstone 3
Total Credits to complete at CSP for MS degree 36
STEP 4: Complete the Masters of Science, Orthotics and Prosthetics degree at CSP (36 credits)
PREREQUISITES:
• 3.0 GPA from undergraduate bachelors degree
• Completion of Orthotic and Prosthetic
Clinical Applications Diploma
• Psychology
• Physics with lab
• Biology with lab
• Chemistry with lab
• Human Anatomy & Physiology with lab
• Statistics
A grade of C or higher is required within the prerequisite coursework. A grade of C-
within a prerequisite course does not meet the requirement of a “C” grade or higher.
STEP 3: Complete the O&P Clinical Applications Diploma at Century (33–40 credits)
Important Note:
It is encouraged to complete Concordias application to the MSOP program during the Spring of your diploma year.
Please review required admission requirements and prerequisite coursework.
TRANSITION TO MASTERS
CENTURY
For additional information on Concordia University, St. Paul please contact:
ADMISSIONS@CSP.EDU | 651–641–8230
Important Note: Upon conferral of the MSOP degree, students are required to complete an NCOPE approved residency.
For additional information on Concordia University, St. Paul please contact:
ADMISSIONS@CSP.EDU | 651–641–8230
• CSP and Century College have their own admissions
standards. Both standards must be met separately
in order to pursue the BS Orthotics and Prosthetics
degree due to the shared coursework.
The BS Orthotics and Prosthetics degree is not
accredited as an assistant-level program.
Furthermore, you are unable to become an ABC-
certified O&P Assistant solely through completion
of this degree. ABC certification requirements can
be found on abcop.org
• In order to graduate with a bachelors degree from
CSP, in addition to the Orthotic and Prosthetic
Fitter AAS degree AND the Clinical Applications
Diploma at Century, the following courses (located
on the right) must be taken at CSP.
The recommended three semesters
at CSP are as follows:
FALL 16 credits)
BIO 315
KHS 220
KHS 427
Theology
SUMMER 8 credits)
KHS 400 KHS 436
SPRING 16 credits)
BIO 316
HCR 435
KHS 473
KHS 490
Theology
I understand the academic requirements to pursue my career goals within the orthotics and prosthetics
field through the Century College-Concordia University, St. Paul consortium. I can refer to the transfer guide,
and contact CSP representatives at any time to achieve my career goals.
Student Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________
CSP/Century College Representative: ________________________________________________ Date: ______________
STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET
Bachelor of Science (BS)
& Master of Science (MS)
Orthotics and Prosthetics
REQUIREMENTS
The Clinical Applications Diploma at Century must
be completed prior to starting CSP’s CAAHEP-
accredited MS program, unless a petition has been
approved by Century for dual enrollment.
A bachelors degree from a regionally accredited
college is required in order to be eligible for the
MS-Orthotics and Prosthetics degree at CSP.
Concordia University, St. Paul has its own
admissions standards. These standards must be met
in additional to the prerequiste coursework (located
on the left), in order to pursue the MS-Orthotics and
Prosthetics degree. Admissions to the MSOP
program is not guaranteed.
• Upon conferral of the MSOP degree, students are
required to complete an NCOPE approved residency.
3.0 GPA from undergraduate bachelor’s degree
Completion of Orthotic and Prosthetic
Clinical Applications Diploma
Psychology
Physics with lab
Biology with lab
Chemistry with lab
Human Anatomy & Physiology with lab
Statistics
A grade of C or higher is required within the prerequisite
coursework. A grade of C- within a prerequisite course
does not meet the requirement of a “C” grade or higher.
PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK
OBTAINING THE BSOP:
OBTAINING THE MSOP: