Course Descriptions - Occupational Therapy, MS

To qualify for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, entry-level students must complete 73 credits of prerequisite course work in the sequence listed below.

All courses have the OTR prefix. The number of credits is indicated in parentheses after each course title.

500 Principles of Occupational Therapy (1)

Introduction to the scope of practice, history and philosophy, terminology, and process of occupational therapy. Instruction and practice in basic computer skills for occupational therapy students.

510 Neuroscience Fundamentals for Occupational Therapy (2)

515 Development and Occupation in Childhood (2)

Review of the developmental stages and milestones, occupational roles and activity patterns of childhood. Selection, performance and analysis of activities for children.

520 Conditions Affecting Occupational Performance in Childhood (2)

Study of the effects of health, disability, disease processes, and traumatic injury on the child within the context of family and society.

525 Evaluation and Intervention with Children (4)

Survey of occupational therapy evaluation tools, theoretical frames of reference and intervention methods used with children. Includes 36 hours Level I Fieldwork.

540 Activities of Daily Living: Strategies for Special Needs (2)

Presents care of self as a multidimensional process of interaction between the disabled individual and the human and physical world. Emphasis on occupational therapy principles, problem solving, techniques and equipment for ADL intervention throughout the life span. Prerequisite: Completion of OTR 500- 525.

545 Development and Occupation in Adulthood (2)

Review of the developmental stages and milestones, occupational roles and activity patterns of adolescents and young adults. Selection, performance and analysis of activities for adolescents and young adults. Prerequisite: Completion of OTR 500- 525.

550 Conditions Affecting Occupational Performance in Adulthood (2)

Study of the effects of health, disability, disease processes, and traumatic injury on the adult within the context of family and society. Prerequisite: Completion of OTR 500-550.

555 Evaluation and Intervention with Adults (4)

Survey of occupational therapy evaluation tools, theoretical frames of reference and intervention methods used with adolescents and young adults. Includes 36 hours Level I Fieldwork. Prerequisite: Completion of OTR 500-525.

570 Development and Occupation in Later Life (2)

Review of the developmental stages and milestones, occupational roles and activity patterns of older adults. Selection, performance and analysis of activities for older adults. Prerequisite: Completion of OTR 540-555.

575 Conditions Affecting Occupational Performance in Later Life (2)

Study of the effects of health, disability, disease processes, and traumatic injury on the older adult within the context of family and society. Prerequisite: Completion of OTR 500-550.

580 Evaluation and Intervention with Older Adults (4)

Study of occupational therapy evaluation tools, theoretical frames of reference and intervention methods used with older adults. Includes 36 hours Level I Fieldwork. Prerequisite: Completion of OTR 540-555.

585 Clinical Practicum and Seminar (2)

One week full-time (36 hours) in a clinical setting. Observation of clients and participation in selected aspects of the therapeutic process, under the supervision of Occupational Therapy Program faculty.

595 Level II Fieldwork in General Rehabilitation (Adults) (6)

Full-time 12 week placement in a clinical setting, for entry level students. Prerequisite: Completion of OTR 500-585, and approval of Program Director.

610 Advanced Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy (2)

Presents current research on how the central nervous system works, with implications for occupational performance and neurorehabilitation. Topics include arousal and motivation, motor control, learning and memory, emotions. Prerequisite: OTR 595: Level II Fieldwork or NBCOT certification as an occupational therapist.

615 Cognition and Occupation (2)

Provides a comprehensive view of cognitive rehabilitation in occupational therapy from theoretical, practical and research perspectives. Prerequisite: OTR 595 Level II Fieldwork or NBCOT certification as an occupational therapist.

620 Special Topics I (2)

This course focuses on a specialty topic in occupational therapy practice. Topics are selected each year based on students' interests and faculty expertise. Prerequisite: OTR 595 Level II Fieldwork or NBCOT certification as an occupational therapist.

625 Advanced Clinical Reasoning (4)

Application of evidence-based practice strategies and the Creative Problem-Solving model to clinical reasoning in occupational therapy. Includes 36 hours practicum. Prerequisite: OTR 595 Level II Fieldwork or NBCOT certification as an occupational therapist.

640 Assistive Technology (2)

Assessment, funding, implementation and evaluation of the outcomes of assistive technology to improve occupational performance. Prerequisite: OTR 595 Level II Fieldwork or NBCOT certification as an occupational therapist.

650 Special Topics II (2)

This course focuses on a specialty topic in occupational therapy practice. Topics are selected each year based on students' interests and faculty expertise. Prerequisite: OTR 595 Level II Fieldwork or NBCOT certification as an occupational therapist.

655 Clinical Research (4)

Provides an overview of the research process and of basic descriptive, correlational and inferential statistics used in clinical research in occupational therapy. Includes hands-on experience with proposal development and data analysis. Includes 36 hours practicum. Prerequisite: OTR 595 Level II Fieldwork or NBCOT certification as an occupational therapist.

660 Graduate Project (2)

Supervised development of a project that synthesizes the student's educational and clinical experience. The project must provide evidence of the student's leadership skills in innovative service delivery, management, promotional activities, clinical education or research. Prerequisite: Registration for or completion of OTR 655, and approval of Program Director.

670 Legal and Ethical Issues in Occupational Therapy (2)

Discussion of legal and ethical dilemmas faced by occupational therapists, and principles which may guide decision-making and action. Prerequisite: OTR 595 Level II Fieldwork or NBCOT certification as an occupational therapist.

675 Models of Service Delivery (2)

Study of medical, educational, community and social models of service delivery, and their effects on the practice of occupational therapy. Prerequisite: OTR 595 Level II Fieldwork or NBCOT certification as an occupational therapist.

680 Special Topics III: Seminar in Professional Issues (2)

This course focuses on professional issues including certification, licensure, developing a resume and international practice. Prerequisite: OTR 595 Level II Fieldwork or NBCOT certification as an occupational therapist.

685 Leadership and Management in Occupational Therapy (4)

Survey of leadership theories, types, skills and role models in occupational therapy. Study of administrative functions in occupational therapy practice. Includes 36 hours practicum. Prerequisite: OTR 595 Level II Fieldwork or NBCOT certification as an occupational therapist.

695 Level II Fieldwork in Special Interest Area (6)

Full-time12-week placement in a clinical setting or part-time equivalent, for entry-level students. Prerequisite: Completion of OTR 640-685, and approval of Program Director.