in partnership with Century College
The Bachelor’s degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics is offered in partnership with a local community college, Century College, requiring students to complete required coursework at both Century College and Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP). Interested applicants are encouraged to begin their studies in the Orthotics and Prosthetics program at Century College, making progress towards graduation before transferring to CSP. Alternatively, students may start their academic journey at CSP and later transfer to Century College to fulfill the required coursework.
Majoring in Orthotics and Prosthetics involves the study of how to design and fit orthopedic braces, artificial limbs, and other devices that improve the function and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. You will learn to effectively analyze, design and construct appropriate orthoses and prostheses and make sound ethical decisions surrounding their use. How is gait analysis conducted? What role can patient counseling play? What materials should be used in fabrication? You will gain knowledge and skills that are important for any career in orthotics and prosthetics as you complete your credit hours towards a Bachelor of Science degree.
O&P Step by Step Guide
To help you plan your degree, please please review our step-by-step transfer guide document to ensure you are on the right path to obtaining your degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In addition to the two required theology courses, all students must complete the required upper-level coursework at CSP.
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Unfortunately no. If you pursue the BSOP program, Anatomy & Physiology I & II must be taken at CSP.
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Please review the step-by-step transfer guide linked above to ensure you are aware of all the degree requirements. Once you are ready to transfer to CSP, you can apply here.
We also encourage you to connect with an admissions representative from both CSP and Century College to understand the course layout.
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Yes. Admission to the OPCA Diploma program at Century College requires a special application and is highly competitive. The college may not be able to accept all applicants that meet the minimum admission standards. Seeking early admissions is highly encouraged.
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Yes. Our registrar’s office will confer the degree after we have received your official transcript from Century College demonstrating the OPCA 2000-level coursework has been completed.
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It is encouraged to complete Concordia’s application to the MSOP program during the Spring of your diploma year.
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Yes. However you must be enrolled in at least one course at CSP to be eligible to live on-campus. You can find room and board cost here.
Please note: Students enrolled in only one course are not eligible for any merit-aid.
Joliet Junior College Students
Students who have completed the Orthotics and Prosthetics Technology, A.A.S degree at Joliet Junior College in Illinois have successfully met the Orthotic and Prosthetic Fitter AAS degree (Step 1) at Century College.
Step 2 and Step 3 are still required in order to obtain the Orthotics and Prosthetics Bachelor’s degree at CSP.
Ready to Transfer to CSP?
Once you are ready to transfer, view our transfer admission requirements and complete our online application.