Occupational Therapy Courses
Courses
Students will identify bony landmarks, tendons, muscles, joint boundaries, and ligaments of the trunk, head, and extremities. This identification will be extended to include visualization of the locations and boundaries of deeper structures including bones, deep muscles, and internal organs.
Department: Occupational Therapy
1 Credit Hour
3 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Preceptorship Studies (0-0-40) Seminar and intensive practicum that integrates applications of theoretical knowledge in a variety of practice areas and client populations. Restricted to major: MOT. Prerequisites: department approval.
Department: Occupational Therapy
1 Credit Hour
40 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
40 Other Hours
Graduate Seminar (0-0-1) The capstone experience in which students discuss their ongoing projects/theses and for those who have completed their projects/theses to present them in a colloquium setting. Prerequisite: Department approval.
Department: Occupational Therapy
1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
1 Other Hour
Spanish for Occupational Therapy Professionals This course (2-0) is designed to improve the fluency in basic conversational Spanish and specific Spanish medical terminology commonly used in occupational therapy practice. The course will emphasize learning practical vocabulary and conversational Spanish instead of grammar and writing. Instructor will also discuss culturally relevant beliefs and practices.
Department: Occupational Therapy
2 Credit Hours
2 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Analysis and Adaptation of Occupation I (2-3) Introduction to human occupation and occupational performance from a developmental and evolutionary perspective. Exploration of survival, recreational, work, and social occupations in individuals and societies; skill development in performance and teaching of selected tasks; and basic task analysis. Restricted to major: MOT. Prerequisite: Department approval.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Analysis and Adaptation of Occupation II (2-3) Advanced principles of person-centered occupation and task analysis, integration of biomechanics and person/task/environmental demands applied to daily living skills. Restricted to major: MOT. Prerequisites: OT 5301 with a grade of "C" or better.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (OT 5301 w/C or better)
This course is designed to introduce students to the profession and practice of occupational therapy; professional conduct; occupational therapy history and theory; systems theory as it applies to the individual, family, and community; and human occupational performance in a variety of environments. Restricted to major of Occupational Therapy; Restricted to level of GR.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Psychosocial Aspects of Occupation (2-2) Foundations and knowledge related to psychosocial occupational function throughout the lifespan; intrapersonal interpersonal, group, and cultural dynamics; general approaches for occupational therapy intervention. Includes practicum. Must be passed with a minimum grade of "C". Restricted to major: MOT. Prerequisite: Department approval.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to the practice of occupational therapy engagement in the community with application of the systems theory as it applies to the individual, family, and community, and human occupational performance in a variety of environments. Restricted to majors of MOT and to level of GR.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
NaN Total Contact Hours
0-3 Lab Hours
0-2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care (3-0-0) Principles and history of law and bioethics applied to the provision of health care services, the roles and responsibilities of the occupational therapy practitioner and the rights of the consumer. Must be passed with a minimum grade of "C" or better.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Leadership in Occupational Therapy (3-0) Trends and influences that affect the delivery, evaluation and outcome of occupational therapy and the management skills needed for practice. Restricted to major: MOT. Prerequisites: OT 5136 with a grade of "C" or better.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (OT 5136 w/C or better)
Occupational Performance of Older Adults (3-0) Introduction to performance of older adults from a developmental perspective. Includes assessment and interventions unique to healthy and at-risk older adults in their social and physical environments. Restricted to major: MOT. Prerequisites: PSYC 2310 with a grade of "C" or better and department approval.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (PSYC 2310 w/C or better)
Occupational Performance in Early Childhood (2-3) Introduction to the major theoretical frameworks, concepts, and models of practice used in occupational therapy evaluation and treatement of infants/young children from 0-5 years. An emphasis will be placed on analysis of abnormal movement patterns, parent/family education and training, and use of occupation as a therapeutic medium for intervention.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Occupational Performance in School Age Children (2-3) Integration of foundational knowledge, theoretical constructs, development-based models and treatment approaches for occupation-based evaluation and intervention with the pediatric population. Includes practicum. Restricted to major: MOT. Prerequisites: OT 5323 with a grade of "C" or better.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (OT 5323 w/C or better)
Fieldwork II Elective (0-0-20) Intensive clinical or community-based practicum under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist (OTR). Six weeks or equivalent part-time. To provide the student with additional learning experience in an area of the student's choosing. This course is graded on a credit/no credit basis. Restricted to major: MOT. Prerequisites: OT 5136 with a grade of "C" or better and department approval.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
20 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
20 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (OT 5136 w/C or better)
Fieldwork II-Rotation II (weeks 7-12) Intensive clinical or community-based practicum under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist. Restricted to major: MOT. Corequisite: OT 5342: Fieldwork II-Rotation II (weeks 1-6) Prerequisite: Department approval.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
20 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
20 Other Hours
Corequisite(s): OT 5342
Special Topics in Occupational Therapy (3-0) Special topics of current interest. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Restricted to major: MOT. Prerequisite: Department approval.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Graduate Project I (2-2). Initial work on original development of a project/ proposal under the direct supervision of a graduate faculty member. Requires satisfactory completion of the course, and a written report. May include practicum. Restricted to major: MOT. Prerequisite: DRSC 5389 with a grade of B or higher.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
4 Total Contact Hours
2 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (DRSC 5389 w/C or better)
Occupational Performance in Mental Health (3-2) Theory, principles, and applications of client-centered occupational therapy evaluations and interventions with consumers experiencing psychosocial dysfunction. Includes practicum. Restricted to major: MOT. Prerequisite: OT 5312 with a grade of "C" or better.
Department: Occupational Therapy
4 Credit Hours
6 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (OT 5312 w/C or better)
Research and Evidence-Based Practice Course designed to develop essential skills for students to locate and evaluate research evidence, understand the research process, and conduct evidence-based synthesis. Content includes: development of the research question and/or proposal and execution of the research project under the direct supervision of a graduate faculty member. Requires satisfactory completion of the course and a written report.
Department: Occupational Therapy
4 Credit Hours
4 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
4 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (DRSC 5389 w/C or better)
Integration of foundational knowledge, theoretical constructs, occupation-based evaluation, and compensatory intervention principles for clients/ families/caregivers who have experienced orthopedic insults to facilitate occupational role performance in the home, community, and natural environment. Integration of foundational and theoretical knowledge and technical competencies in the evaluation, fabrication, modification, and application of othotics and prosthetics to promote client occupation. Includes theory, evaluation, and intervention using outcome-based measurements for work readiness in a variety of populations and explores work and its role in human occupation. Prerequisites: DRSC 5396 with a grade of B or higher.
Department: Occupational Therapy
6 Credit Hours
8 Total Contact Hours
4 Lab Hours
4 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (DRSC 5396 w/B or better)
Integration of foundational knowledge and theoretical constructs in neurodevelopmental and sensorimotor evaluation and intervention with adults with neurological dysfunction. Prerequisite: OT 5628 with a grade of B or higher.
Department: Occupational Therapy
6 Credit Hours
8 Total Contact Hours
4 Lab Hours
4 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (OT 5628 w/B or better)
Fieldwork II-Rotation I (12 weeks) Intensive clinical or community-based practicum under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist (OTR). Course related fee required.
Department: Occupational Therapy
6 Credit Hours
40 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
40 Other Hours
Fieldwork II-Rotation II (12 weeks) Intensive clinical or community-based practicum under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist (OTR). Course related fee required.
Department: Occupational Therapy
6 Credit Hours
40 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
40 Other Hours
Students will identify bony landmarks, tendons, muscles, joint boundaries, and ligaments of the trunk, head, and extremities. This identification will be extended to include visualization of the locations and boundaries of deeper structures including bones, deep muscles, and internal organs.
Department: Occupational Therapy
1 Credit Hour
3 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Application of documentation skills required for all areas of occupational therapy practice including electronic documentation systems, virtual systems, and health technology.
Department: Occupational Therapy
1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
0 Lab Hours
1 Lecture Hour
0 Other Hours
An introductory laboratory experience to familiarize students with high- and low-tech assistive devices to use in occupational therapy practice including but not limited to durable medical equipment, assistive devices, and simple environmental adaptations.
Department: Occupational Therapy
2 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
In this course, students will build, integrate, and apply a thorough understanding of the ethical foundations of occupational therapy. The ethical standards of the profession will be applied to practice, interprofessional interaction, involvement in professional organizations, and supervision of personnel.
Department: Occupational Therapy
2 Credit Hours
2 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
An introduction to research and evidence-based practice, this course develops essential skills to locate and evaluate research evidence and critique scientific evidence through completing a literature review project.
Department: Occupational Therapy
2 Credit Hours
2 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
In this course, students will understand the research process, develop a research question, write a research proposal of a project under the supervision of an assigned faculty mentor, and complete the IRB process.
Department: Occupational Therapy
2 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
2 Lab Hours
1 Lecture Hour
0 Other Hours
In this course, students will understand the research process, develop a research question, write a research proposal of a project under the supervision of an assigned faculty mentor, and complete the IRB process.
Department: Occupational Therapy
2 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
2 Lab Hours
1 Lecture Hour
0 Other Hours
This course is designed to assist OTD students to translate their clinical doctoral thesis into a manuscript that can be submitted for publication to a refereed journal. Students will learn to use current health care reporting standards (e.g., CONSORT statement, COSMIN, CARE statement) as a basis from which to write a journal manuscript addressing clinical topics such as intervention effectiveness, instrument development, case reports, and professional discussion papers. Manuscript submission, revision, publication etiquette, and ethical conduct are also reviewed.
Department: Occupational Therapy
2 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
2 Lab Hours
1 Lecture Hour
0 Other Hours
As part of a development curriculum, the course is provided after the first year of foundational instructional knowledge. The course will promote comprehension of the knowledge gained. It is a seminar and intensive practicum that integrates applications of theoretical knowledge in a variety of practice areas and client populations.
Department: Occupational Therapy
2 Credit Hours
40 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
40 Other Hours
A basic introduction to healthcare policy and global health initiatives relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. This course includes an overview of the social determinants of health, contextual factors, and legislative issues related to ethical practice.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to the profession and practice of occupational therapy; professional conduct; occupational therapy history and theories; theory as it applies to the individual, family, and community; and human occupational performance in a variety of environments.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Introduction to clinical and professional reasoning in occupational performance throughout the lifespan. This course includes concepts related to theories, theory development, and developing skills as a future clinician.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
As part of a developmental curriculum, the course is provided during the first year requiring students to remember and understand foundational knowledge needed for the clinical courses. The course provides an in-depth evaluation of disease and injury processes across the lifespan and their relevance to therapeutic rehabilitation are presented. Attention is given to all major physiological systems.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
A study of the application of biomechanical principles to the control of human movement. Examination of structural and functional status of joints, postural control, limb movement and their impact on functional activities. All aspects of goniometric measurements and manual muscle testing of the upper and lower body will be addressed.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to the practice of occupational engagement and performance with application of various occupational therapy theories to the individual, family, and the community in a variety of environments.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Principles of person-centered occupations and application of task analysis, integration of biomechanics and person/task/ environmental demands applied to daily living skills with emphasis on assessment in occupations. Students will be exposed to administration and interpretation of a variety of formal and informal occupational therapy assessments.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Management and leadership skills in occupational therapy services including the application of leadership, management principles, and professional ethics, values and responsibilities.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
The Capstone I course provides an in-depth preparation for application of one or more of the following: Clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, and theory development. The student will create a plan for an individual capstone project and experience to demonstrate synthesis and application of knowledge gained.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
The Capstone II course provides an in-depth written review to one or more of the following: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, and theory development. The course focus is on the final written review of the capstone project and doctoral experience.
Introduction to the major theoretical frameworks, concepts, and models of practice used in occupational therapy evaluation and treatment of infants/young children from 0-5 years. An emphasis will be placed on analysis of abnormal movement patterns, parent/family education and training, and use of occupation as a therapeutic medium for intervention.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Through this course, the student will integrate and apply foundational knowledge of the school aged child, occupational development, theoretical models, and intervention approaches to complete evidence-based, culturally and contextually relevant, and client centered evaluation and intervention.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Introduction to performance of older adults from a development perspective. Includes assessment and interventions unique to healthy and at-risk older adults in their social and physical environments.
Department: Occupational Therapy
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Introduction to human occupation and occupational performance from a developmental and evolutionary perspective. Exploration of survival, recreational, work, and social occupations in individuals and societies; skill development in performance and teaching of selected tasks; and basic task analysis.
Department: Occupational Therapy
4 Credit Hours
6 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
As part of a developmental curriculum, the course is provided during the second year requiring students to understand knowledge to begin to apply, analyze, and evaluate the information used in mental health settings. Students will be provided theory, principles, and applications of client-centered occupational therapy evaluations and interventions with individuals experiencing psychosocial dysfunction.
Department: Occupational Therapy
4 Credit Hours
6 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Integration of foundational knowledge, theoretical constructs, occupation-based evaluation, and intervention principles for clients-families-caregivers, with general medical conditions to facilitate occupational role performance at home and in the community.
Department: Occupational Therapy
4 Credit Hours
6 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Integration of foundational knowledge, theoretical constructs, occupation-based evaluation, and intervention principles for clients-families-caregivers, with orthopedic conditions to facilitate occupational role performance at home and in the community.
Department: Occupational Therapy
4 Credit Hours
6 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Integration of foundational knowledge, theoretical constructs, occupation-based evaluation, and intervention principles for clients-families-caregivers, with neurological conditions to facilitate occupational role performance at home and in the community.
Department: Occupational Therapy
4 Credit Hours
6 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
As part of a developmental curriculum, the course is provided after all the academic courses are completed. The course provides students the opportunity to apply, analyze, and evaluate the knowledge gained during the program. The course is an intensive clinical or community-based practicum provided under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist.
Department: Occupational Therapy
6 Credit Hours
40 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
40 Other Hours
As part of a developmental curriculum, the course is provided after all didactic course are completed. The course will provide students the opportunity to apply, analyze, and evaluate the knowledge gained during the program. The course is an intensive clinical or community-based practicum provided under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist.
Department: Occupational Therapy
6 Credit Hours
40 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
40 Other Hours
An individualized, self-directed course of study whereby students participate in a learning experience with the guidance of a faculty and an external mentor. Students will implement an individualized course of study based upon approved course objectives, weekly calendar assignments and other requirements, and final course expectations. Students complete a minimum of 540 hours over 14 weeks.