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Occupational Therapy Department Courses
Occupational Therapy
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OT111 Basic Concepts in Occupation
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. An introduction to the conceptual framework for understanding of the occupational and adaptive nature of humans, including concepts that constitute performance areas and those that environmentally influence individuals in performance. Students explore their own motivation, personalities, learning styles and values as a first step in considering themselves as therapeutic resources. Students also explore the beneficial aspects of activity, specifically the world of making and doing. They engage in reflection on the relationships between self and activities and in the process of assessing and evaluating the interrelated elements of activities. *Prerequisite: permission of the instructor for nonmajors. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Register By Instructor
Course Corequisite(s): OT111L.
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. An introduction to the conceptual framework for understanding of the occupational and adaptive nature of humans, including concepts that constitute performance areas and those that environmentally influence individuals in performance. Students explore their own motivation, personalities, learning styles and values as a first step in considering themselves as therapeutic resources. Students also explore the beneficial aspects of activity, specifically the world of making and doing. They engage in reflection on the relationships between self and activities and in the process of assessing and evaluating the interrelated elements of activities. *Prerequisite: permission of the instructor for nonmajors. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
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OT112 Occupation as Therapy
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. An introduction to disability and the use of occupation as therapy. Types and consequences of disability are explained. Students learn about the historical, philosophical and ethical development of the profession of occupational therapy. Roles and functions of occupational therapy personnel, the nature and processes of professional reasoning in the practice of occupational therapy, and the major theories related to occupational performance and occupational behavior are introduced. *Prerequisites: OT 111 and majors only. Spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites Exist
Course Prerequisite(s): OT111.
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. An introduction to disability and the use of occupation as therapy. Types and consequences of disability are explained. Students learn about the historical, philosophical and ethical development of the profession of occupational therapy. Roles and functions of occupational therapy personnel, the nature and processes of professional reasoning in the practice of occupational therapy, and the major theories related to occupational performance and occupational behavior are introduced. *Prerequisites: OT 111 and majors only. Spring semester.
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OT223 Development and Occupations of Childhood and Adolescence
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. An examination of childhood development with a focus on occupational performance from conception through adolescence. An emphasis is placed on typical patterns of activity, holistically considering the biophysical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development. Lab, community-based, and service-learning opportunities will supplement lecture discussions and other active learning strategies. Fall semester.
Course Corequisite(s): OT223L.
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. An examination of childhood development with a focus on occupational performance from conception through adolescence. An emphasis is placed on typical patterns of activity, holistically considering the biophysical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development. Lab, community-based, and service-learning opportunities will supplement lecture discussions and other active learning strategies. Fall semester.
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OT224 Development and Occupations of Adulthood
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. An examination of the developmental spectrum throughout the adult years. An emphasis is placed on occupational performance and how changing performance in biophysical, cognitive and psychosocial domains influence role satisfaction and performance. Community-based and service-learning opportunities supplement lecture discussions and other active learning strategies. *Prerequisite: OT 223, or permission of the instructor for nonmajors. Spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites Exist
Course Prerequisite(s): OT223.
Course Corequisite(s): OT224L.
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. An examination of the developmental spectrum throughout the adult years. An emphasis is placed on occupational performance and how changing performance in biophysical, cognitive and psychosocial domains influence role satisfaction and performance. Community-based and service-learning opportunities supplement lecture discussions and other active learning strategies. *Prerequisite: OT 223, or permission of the instructor for nonmajors. Spring semester.
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OT227 Occupation Theory and Occupation Analysis
- 3.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. An expansion of the concept of occupational performance as presented in Occupational Therapy 112. Exposure to and practice with a variety of occupational performance tasks in the areas of self-care, work/education and play/leisure throughout the life span. Emphasis is on analysis, adaptation and treatment implications. *Prerequisite or corequisite: OT 111. Spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites Exist
Course Prerequisite(s): OT112.
Course Corequisite(s): OT227L.
- 3.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. An expansion of the concept of occupational performance as presented in Occupational Therapy 112. Exposure to and practice with a variety of occupational performance tasks in the areas of self-care, work/education and play/leisure throughout the life span. Emphasis is on analysis, adaptation and treatment implications. *Prerequisite or corequisite: OT 111. Spring semester.
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OT228 Group Process
- 2.00 credit(s). 2.00 credits. Provides opportunities for the student to experience and apply integrated knowledge related to group process and group dynamics. Group process is studied from a variety of perspectives. While an emphasis is placed on activity-focused therapeutic groups, attention also is given to normal group processes (such as interdisciplinary team functioning, committee group work, and/or staff meetings). Students enhance their ability to analyze personal, professional and clinical factors influencing effective group process. *Prerequisites or corequisites: OT 111 and 112; majors only. Spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites Exist
Course Prerequisite(s): OT224.
- 2.00 credit(s). 2.00 credits. Provides opportunities for the student to experience and apply integrated knowledge related to group process and group dynamics. Group process is studied from a variety of perspectives. While an emphasis is placed on activity-focused therapeutic groups, attention also is given to normal group processes (such as interdisciplinary team functioning, committee group work, and/or staff meetings). Students enhance their ability to analyze personal, professional and clinical factors influencing effective group process. *Prerequisites or corequisites: OT 111 and 112; majors only. Spring semester.
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OT318 Kinesiology
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. Application of the principles of functional anatomy with an emphasis on normal and abnormal movement. Measurement techniques for range of motion and muscle testing are presented. Concepts are integrated in lab experiences. *Prerequisite: BIO 201, or permission of the instructor for nonmajors. Fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites Exist
Course Corequisite(s): OT318L.
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. Application of the principles of functional anatomy with an emphasis on normal and abnormal movement. Measurement techniques for range of motion and muscle testing are presented. Concepts are integrated in lab experiences. *Prerequisite: BIO 201, or permission of the instructor for nonmajors. Fall semester.
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OT327 Pathology I
- 3.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. Familiarizes students with common diagnoses, conditions and disorders encountered in the clinical practice of occupational therapy. An emphasis will be placed on understanding incidence/epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, symptomatology, prognosis, and medical/educational/psychological interventions of selected neurological and/or psychological conditions. Spring semester. *Prerequisites: BIO 202; PSY 105, 111; OT 223, 224; and majors only. Fall semester.
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Course Prerequisite(s): OT223, OT224, PSY105.
Course Corequisite(s): OT307, OT329, OT331.
- 3.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. Familiarizes students with common diagnoses, conditions and disorders encountered in the clinical practice of occupational therapy. An emphasis will be placed on understanding incidence/epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, symptomatology, prognosis, and medical/educational/psychological interventions of selected neurological and/or psychological conditions. Spring semester. *Prerequisites: BIO 202; PSY 105, 111; OT 223, 224; and majors only. Fall semester.
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OT329 OT Practice I: Sensory and Cognitive Interventions
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. Focuses on sensory and cognitive performance components that impact occupational performance areas. Students learn to apply the Occupational Therapy process to practice for individuals with sensory and/or cognitive deficits resulting from central nervous system disorders, peripheral nerve injury, head trauma, Alzheimer's disease, developmental disabilities and schizophrenia and other conditions. *Prerequisites: OT 112, 223, 224, 227, 228 and majors only.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites Exist
Course Prerequisite(s): OT127, OT223, OT224.
Course Corequisite(s): OT307, OT327, OT331.
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. Focuses on sensory and cognitive performance components that impact occupational performance areas. Students learn to apply the Occupational Therapy process to practice for individuals with sensory and/or cognitive deficits resulting from central nervous system disorders, peripheral nerve injury, head trauma, Alzheimer's disease, developmental disabilities and schizophrenia and other conditions. *Prerequisites: OT 112, 223, 224, 227, 228 and majors only.
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OT331 OT Process
- 2.00 credit(s). 2.00 credits. A guide through the occupational therapy process, including evaluation, treatment and discharge planning using case examples to explore clinical reasoning activities. An understanding of research as it influences the occupational therapy process is established. In addition, professional association guidelines for documentation, professional roles (e.g., COTA, OTR) and ethical concepts are applied to the occupational therapy process. *Prerequisite: OT 112. Spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites Exist
Course Prerequisite(s): OT112.
Course Corequisite(s): OT307, OT327, OT329.
- 2.00 credit(s). 2.00 credits. A guide through the occupational therapy process, including evaluation, treatment and discharge planning using case examples to explore clinical reasoning activities. An understanding of research as it influences the occupational therapy process is established. In addition, professional association guidelines for documentation, professional roles (e.g., COTA, OTR) and ethical concepts are applied to the occupational therapy process. *Prerequisite: OT 112. Spring semester.
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OT371 Special Topics in Health and Occupation
- 2.00 credit(s). 2.00 credit. A series of courses with topics not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Offered when student interest and faculty availability justify. *Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course
- 2.00 credit(s). 2.00 credit. A series of courses with topics not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Offered when student interest and faculty availability justify. *Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Register by Instructor.
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OT427 Pathology II
- 3.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. Focus is primarily on physiological and motor disorders (including medical and surgical conditions) in addition to more complex conditions involving both neurological and physiological conditions. Emphasis on etiology, symptomatology, prognosis and treatment methods. *Prerequisites: BIO202, PSY 111, OT 223, 224 and majors only. Spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites Exist
- 3.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. Focus is primarily on physiological and motor disorders (including medical and surgical conditions) in addition to more complex conditions involving both neurological and physiological conditions. Emphasis on etiology, symptomatology, prognosis and treatment methods. *Prerequisites: BIO202, PSY 111, OT 223, 224 and majors only. Spring semester.
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OT428 OT Practice II: Psychosocial Interventions
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. Focuses on the application of psychosocial treatment in occupational therapy. Exposure to frames of reference and theories as guidance for clinical reasoning for persons of different ages with physical, cognitive and/or psychological disabilities. Special attention is given to persons with mental illness as the primary diagnosis. Theoretical concepts, evaluation tools and therapeutic techniques are integrated with fieldwork experience. *Prerequisites: PSY 105, OT 223, 224, 228, 327 and majors only. Fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites Exist
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. Focuses on the application of psychosocial treatment in occupational therapy. Exposure to frames of reference and theories as guidance for clinical reasoning for persons of different ages with physical, cognitive and/or psychological disabilities. Special attention is given to persons with mental illness as the primary diagnosis. Theoretical concepts, evaluation tools and therapeutic techniques are integrated with fieldwork experience. *Prerequisites: PSY 105, OT 223, 224, 228, 327 and majors only. Fall semester.
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OT429 OT PracticeIII:Neuromusculoskeletal Assessment and Intervention
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. Students learn to apply the occupational therapy process of evaluation, treatment planning, and treatment to people with deficits in musculoskeletal or neurological systems. *Prerequisites: BIO 201, 202; OT 318, 327, 331; and majors only. Spring semester
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites Exist
Course Prerequisite(s): BIO201, BIO202, OT218, OT307, OT327, OT328, OT331.
Course Corequisite(s): OT429.
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. Students learn to apply the occupational therapy process of evaluation, treatment planning, and treatment to people with deficits in musculoskeletal or neurological systems. *Prerequisites: BIO 201, 202; OT 318, 327, 331; and majors only. Spring semester
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OT429P OT Practice III: Aiding Performance in Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunction
- 2.00 credit(s). 2.00 credits. Students learn the impact of neurological or musculoskeletal deficits on occupational performance and methods of remediation of function. *Prerequisites: BIO 201, 202; OT 318, 327, 331; corequisite OT 429; and majors only. Spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites Exist
Course Prerequisite(s): BIO201, BIO202, OT218, OT307, OT327, OT328, OT331.
Course Corequisite(s): OT429.
- 2.00 credit(s). 2.00 credits. Students learn the impact of neurological or musculoskeletal deficits on occupational performance and methods of remediation of function. *Prerequisites: BIO 201, 202; OT 318, 327, 331; corequisite OT 429; and majors only. Spring semester.
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OT440 Health Care Systems
- 3.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. A study of the development of health care systems in the United States. Includes administrative structure, payment systems, quality assurance, regulations and legislative issues.
- 3.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. A study of the development of health care systems in the United States. Includes administrative structure, payment systems, quality assurance, regulations and legislative issues.
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OT450 Research I
- 3.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. This is the first in a two-course series designed to engage the learner in study of the research process, design and methodology related to the practice of occupational therapy. Students are expected to become critical consumers of research and are prepared to actively engage in the research process following course completion. Both qualitative and quantitative research designs are investigated. *Prerequisite: MA 151. Spring semester.
- 3.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. This is the first in a two-course series designed to engage the learner in study of the research process, design and methodology related to the practice of occupational therapy. Students are expected to become critical consumers of research and are prepared to actively engage in the research process following course completion. Both qualitative and quantitative research designs are investigated. *Prerequisite: MA 151. Spring semester.
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OT475 Health Internship
- 0.00 credit(s). 0.00 credit. Alternative internship experience in a health setting that is approved by the Department of Occupational Therapy. This experience allows students to apply skills and knowledge gained through academic work in a related service agency, health care facility, or community setting. *Prerequisites: OT 329, 428 and corequisites: OT 429, 429P.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites Exist
- 0.00 credit(s). 0.00 credit. Alternative internship experience in a health setting that is approved by the Department of Occupational Therapy. This experience allows students to apply skills and knowledge gained through academic work in a related service agency, health care facility, or community setting. *Prerequisites: OT 329, 428 and corequisites: OT 429, 429P.
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OT484 Independent Study in Occupational Therapy
- 3.00 credit(s). Variable credit. The purpose of this course is to offer advanced students opportunity to study specialized areas not otherwise included in the curriculum. *Prerequisites: approval of the Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course
- 3.00 credit(s). Variable credit. The purpose of this course is to offer advanced students opportunity to study specialized areas not otherwise included in the curriculum. *Prerequisites: approval of the Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor.
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OT501 Master's Project I
- 2.00 credit(s). 2.00 credits. The first in a two-course series designed to allow students to explore in depth an area of interest and to complete a project of significance to the profession of occupational therapy. Projects will be clinical, service and/or research based. In this course, students will do a comprehensive review of relevant literature and will develop a proposal describing all project elements. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Register By Instructor
- 2.00 credit(s). 2.00 credits. The first in a two-course series designed to allow students to explore in depth an area of interest and to complete a project of significance to the profession of occupational therapy. Projects will be clinical, service and/or research based. In this course, students will do a comprehensive review of relevant literature and will develop a proposal describing all project elements. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
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OT502 Master's Project II
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. The second in a two-course series designed to allow students to explore in depth an area of interest and to complete a project of significance to the profession of occupational therapy. Projects are clinical, service and/or research based. Students complete all of the project elements as described in the proposal. The project results in a document appropriate for publication and in a formal oral presentation. *Prerequisites: OT 501, 551 and corequisite: OT 555. Spring semester. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. The second in a two-course series designed to allow students to explore in depth an area of interest and to complete a project of significance to the profession of occupational therapy. Projects are clinical, service and/or research based. Students complete all of the project elements as described in the proposal. The project results in a document appropriate for publication and in a formal oral presentation. *Prerequisites: OT 501, 551 and corequisite: OT 555. Spring semester. Register by Instructor.
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OT510 Administration, Management and Supervision
- 4.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. An introduction to the principles of management in the provision of occupational therapy services. Focus is on developing skills in: program planning and evaluation; administration and management of occupational therapy departments and multidisciplinary programs and community agencies; and occupational therapy consultation with individuals and organizations. Topics include quality improvement, financial management, personnel management, leadership and team building. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Register By Instructor
- 4.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. An introduction to the principles of management in the provision of occupational therapy services. Focus is on developing skills in: program planning and evaluation; administration and management of occupational therapy departments and multidisciplinary programs and community agencies; and occupational therapy consultation with individuals and organizations. Topics include quality improvement, financial management, personnel management, leadership and team building. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
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OT528 Advanced Clinical Reasoning
- 3.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. Students use advanced clinical reasoning to analyze a variety of complex cases from diverse populations and cultures. Students will synthesize procedural, interpersonal, environmental, pragmatic and cultural issues. Emphasis is given to advanced concepts and theories within the context of the students' accumulated knowledge and previous field-work experience. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Register By Instructor
- 3.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. Students use advanced clinical reasoning to analyze a variety of complex cases from diverse populations and cultures. Students will synthesize procedural, interpersonal, environmental, pragmatic and cultural issues. Emphasis is given to advanced concepts and theories within the context of the students' accumulated knowledge and previous field-work experience. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
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OT529 Advanced Practice Issues
- 3.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. A variety of advanced practice issues in the field of occupational therapy are covered. Students develop advanced knowledge in specialty areas of occupational therapy practice. Emphasis is given to ethical principles as they apply to occupational therapy practice. *Prerequisite: OT 528. Spring semester. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course
- 3.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. A variety of advanced practice issues in the field of occupational therapy are covered. Students develop advanced knowledge in specialty areas of occupational therapy practice. Emphasis is given to ethical principles as they apply to occupational therapy practice. *Prerequisite: OT 528. Spring semester. Register by Instructor.
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OT541 Acute Care and Rehabilitation
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. This course emphasizes the practice skills and knowledge essential to practicing in medical model acute and rehabilitation areas with applications to both adult and pediatric populations. Students will explore advanced study in technology, documentation and treatments of these traditional medical model practice venues. Advanced splint construction, hand therapy, physical agents/modalities, and other acute issues models will be studied. Case studies apply traditional occupational therapy practice to individuals with physical disabilities. *Prerequisite: B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. This course emphasizes the practice skills and knowledge essential to practicing in medical model acute and rehabilitation areas with applications to both adult and pediatric populations. Students will explore advanced study in technology, documentation and treatments of these traditional medical model practice venues. Advanced splint construction, hand therapy, physical agents/modalities, and other acute issues models will be studied. Case studies apply traditional occupational therapy practice to individuals with physical disabilities. *Prerequisite: B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor.
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OT542 Preparation for Practice Elective
- 1.00 credit(s). 1.00 credit. This course provides a capstone experience that will synthesize the undergraduate preparation in the Practice Course series and further students' understanding of professional practice issues such as fieldwork supervision and life-long learning through continuing education. The focus of the course will be integration and synthesis of undergraduate curricular content related to attainment of certification and professional practice issues. *Prerequisite: B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Spring semester. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course
- 1.00 credit(s). 1.00 credit. This course provides a capstone experience that will synthesize the undergraduate preparation in the Practice Course series and further students' understanding of professional practice issues such as fieldwork supervision and life-long learning through continuing education. The focus of the course will be integration and synthesis of undergraduate curricular content related to attainment of certification and professional practice issues. *Prerequisite: B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Spring semester. Register by Instructor.
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OT543 Topics in Gerontology Elective
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. This course enables students to gain content knowledge and expertise in the practice area of interest. This elective emphasizes geriatric occupations, wellness and clinical practice. *Prerequisite: B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. This course enables students to gain content knowledge and expertise in the practice area of interest. This elective emphasizes geriatric occupations, wellness and clinical practice. *Prerequisite: B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
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OT544 Mental Health and Wellness Elective
- 4.00 credit(s). Variable (2.00 or 4.00) credits. This course increases student knowledge of occupational therapy services in the context of health and wellness and mental health. Students will strengthen their understanding of the roles played by occupational therapists in these areas of practice, the theories that are applied and the contexts of occupational therapy in community-based practice areas. *Prerequisite: B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course
- 4.00 credit(s). Variable (2.00 or 4.00) credits. This course increases student knowledge of occupational therapy services in the context of health and wellness and mental health. Students will strengthen their understanding of the roles played by occupational therapists in these areas of practice, the theories that are applied and the contexts of occupational therapy in community-based practice areas. *Prerequisite: B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor.
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OT545 School System Practice I Elective
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. This course is the first in a two-course series designed to allow students to explore in depth the area of school-based practice. Students will learn and discuss current legislation governing therapy practice in general and special education in both public and private school arenas as well as best practice models for screening/evaluation, direct and consultative service delivery, and efficacy research. In addition to in-class lecture content, students will participate in seminars and service-learning or specialty fieldwork. *Prerequisite: B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. This course is the first in a two-course series designed to allow students to explore in depth the area of school-based practice. Students will learn and discuss current legislation governing therapy practice in general and special education in both public and private school arenas as well as best practice models for screening/evaluation, direct and consultative service delivery, and efficacy research. In addition to in-class lecture content, students will participate in seminars and service-learning or specialty fieldwork. *Prerequisite: B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
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OT546 School System Practice II Elective
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. This course is the second in a two-course series designed to allow students to explore in depth the area of school-based practice. Students will learn and discuss current legislation governing therapy practice in general and special education in both public and private school arenas as well as best practice models for screening/evaluation, direct and consultative service delivery, and efficacy research. In addition to in-class lecture content, students will participate in seminars and service-learning or specialty fieldwork. *Prerequisite: OT 545. Spring semester. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. This course is the second in a two-course series designed to allow students to explore in depth the area of school-based practice. Students will learn and discuss current legislation governing therapy practice in general and special education in both public and private school arenas as well as best practice models for screening/evaluation, direct and consultative service delivery, and efficacy research. In addition to in-class lecture content, students will participate in seminars and service-learning or specialty fieldwork. *Prerequisite: OT 545. Spring semester. Register by Instructor.
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OT548 Women and the Creative Process Elective
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. This course uses experimental and collaborative feminist teaching methodologies to expose students to gender, class, race and cultural issues relative to women in the visual arts, as well as to occupational concepts regarding visual arts. Laboratory experiences will engage students in traditional and contemporary textile art media, with contemporary quilt-making serving as the unifying occupational element to integrate various textile art skills. *Prerequisite: B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course
- 4.00 credit(s). 4.00 credits. This course uses experimental and collaborative feminist teaching methodologies to expose students to gender, class, race and cultural issues relative to women in the visual arts, as well as to occupational concepts regarding visual arts. Laboratory experiences will engage students in traditional and contemporary textile art media, with contemporary quilt-making serving as the unifying occupational element to integrate various textile art skills. *Prerequisite: B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor.
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OT551 Research II
- 3.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. Students are provided the opportunity to apply research concepts and knowledge to occupational therapy practice issues, and design and implement beginning-level research studies. Entry-level research experience that will empower students with the foundational skills necessary to engage in professional research is provided. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Register By Instructor
- 3.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. Students are provided the opportunity to apply research concepts and knowledge to occupational therapy practice issues, and design and implement beginning-level research studies. Entry-level research experience that will empower students with the foundational skills necessary to engage in professional research is provided. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
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OT555 Publication and Grant Writing Seminar
- 4.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. Students’ skills in professional writing are developed to write professionally for target audiences by tailoring content and form to specifically stated guidelines (e.g. grant proposals, program evaluations, manuscripts for publication, Representative Assembly resolutions). Spring semester. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Register By Instructor
- 4.00 credit(s). 3.00 credits. Students’ skills in professional writing are developed to write professionally for target audiences by tailoring content and form to specifically stated guidelines (e.g. grant proposals, program evaluations, manuscripts for publication, Representative Assembly resolutions). Spring semester. Register by Instructor.
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OT580 Master's Level Independent Study
- 0.00 credit(s). Variable credit. Independent Study option for students in the Occupational Therapy Master's program. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Register By Instructor
- 0.00 credit(s). Variable credit. Independent Study option for students in the Occupational Therapy Master's program. Register by Instructor.
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OT591 Level II Fieldwork: Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- 0.00 credit(s). 0.00 credit. Twelve weeks of Level II Fieldwork experience in the area of pyschosocial rehabilitation. To be eligible to sit for the national certification examination, the student must achieve at least the minimum passing scores on the AOTA Fieldwork Evaluation. Further information on Level II Fieldwork can be found in the Department student handbook and the Level II Fieldwork Student Manual. *Prerequisites: B.S. needs to be completed, all graduate coursework, and CPR certification. Graded Pass/No Pass. Summer or fall semester. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course
- 0.00 credit(s). 0.00 credit. Twelve weeks of Level II Fieldwork experience in the area of pyschosocial rehabilitation. To be eligible to sit for the national certification examination, the student must achieve at least the minimum passing scores on the AOTA Fieldwork Evaluation. Further information on Level II Fieldwork can be found in the Department student handbook and the Level II Fieldwork Student Manual. *Prerequisites: B.S. needs to be completed, all graduate coursework, and CPR certification. Graded Pass/No Pass. Summer or fall semester. Register by Instructor.
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OT592 Level II Fieldwork: Physical Rehabilitation
- 0.00 credit(s). 0.00 credit. Twelve weeks of Level II Fieldwork experience in the area of physical rehabilitation. To be eligible to sit for the national certification examination, the student must achieve at least the minimum passing scores on the AOTA Fieldwork Evaluation. Further information on Level II Fieldwork is in the Department student handbook and the Level II Fieldwork Student Manual. *Prerequisites: B.S. needs to be completed, all graduate coursework, and CPR certification. Graded Pass/No Pass. Summer or Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course
- 0.00 credit(s). 0.00 credit. Twelve weeks of Level II Fieldwork experience in the area of physical rehabilitation. To be eligible to sit for the national certification examination, the student must achieve at least the minimum passing scores on the AOTA Fieldwork Evaluation. Further information on Level II Fieldwork is in the Department student handbook and the Level II Fieldwork Student Manual. *Prerequisites: B.S. needs to be completed, all graduate coursework, and CPR certification. Graded Pass/No Pass. Summer or Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
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OT593 Level II Fieldwork: Specialty
- 0.00 credit(s). 0.00 credit. Variable length of Level II Fieldwork experience in area of student's interest. Arranged on an availability basis. *Prerequisites: B.S. needs to be completed, all graduate coursework, and CPR certification. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course
- 0.00 credit(s). 0.00 credit. Variable length of Level II Fieldwork experience in area of student's interest. Arranged on an availability basis. *Prerequisites: B.S. needs to be completed, all graduate coursework, and CPR certification. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.
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OT594 Graduate Internship
- 0.00 credit(s). 0.00 credit. A supplemental, non-credit-bearing fieldwork experience that is intended to provide opportunities for clinical development to cover the breadth of field experiences that the student should have for entry-level positions. This fieldwork is intended to be more intensive than a Level I fieldwork but not as comprehensive as Level II. A minimum time would be two weeks, but it is likely that the sites serving more involved clients will require a minimum of three weeks of full-time fieldwork to reach the target competency level. *Prerequisite: B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Offered as needed. Register by Instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course
- 0.00 credit(s). 0.00 credit. A supplemental, non-credit-bearing fieldwork experience that is intended to provide opportunities for clinical development to cover the breadth of field experiences that the student should have for entry-level positions. This fieldwork is intended to be more intensive than a Level I fieldwork but not as comprehensive as Level II. A minimum time would be two weeks, but it is likely that the sites serving more involved clients will require a minimum of three weeks of full-time fieldwork to reach the target competency level. *Prerequisite: B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Offered as needed. Register by Instructor.
