| OT | 401 | Occupational Performance in Adults and Adolescents | 3 hours. | Reviews the primary developmental aspects and roles of adolescence and adulthood. Personal and environmental factors that influence occupational performance and prevention and wellness models to facilitate occupational functioning. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing; Admission to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. |
| OT | 406 | Development of a Therapeutic Self | 3 hours. | Emphasizes understanding and developing foundational skills in therapeutic use of self and forms of therapeutic reasoning. Group theory and process is introduced and group leadership skills developed. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. |
| OT | 407 | Introduction to Occupational Therapy Practice | 2 hours. | Overview of the role of the therapist and aspects of occupational therapy practice in multiple settings. The basics of assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and documentation; as well as service delivery systems and current issues. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. |
| OT | 411 | Occupational Performance in Children | 4 hours. | Developmental theories concerning factors influencing the development of occupational performance in infancy, childhood, and early adolescence. Developmental assessment methods and tools. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in OT 401 and grade of C or better in OT 407; and graduate standing; and consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 412 | Human Structure and Function | 5 hours. | Anatomical and physiological basis for occupational performance. Features structure and function of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and nervous systems and application of biomechanical principles. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. |
| OT | 416 | Occupational Therapy Practice: Psychosocial Aspects of Occupational Performance | 4 hours. | Occupational therapy practices relevant to psychosocial intervention, related bodies of knowledge influencing practice, psychological process affecting occupational functioning and assessment and treatment related to psychosocial problems. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in OT 401 and grade of C or better in OT 407; and graduate standing; and consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 420 | Community Practicum | 1 TO 3 hours. | Field experience in a community agency serving an urban population. Emphasis is on service learning in context and the development of professional behaviors. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and admission to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. |
| OT | 422 | Medical Conditions | 1 hours. | This self-paced course reviews etiology, clinical manifestation, clinical course, and general medical and rehabilitative management of common medical conditions; emphasis on musculoskeletal, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, and psychiatric disorders. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. |
| OT | 424 | Contexts of Occupational Therapy Practice | 2 hours. | Trends in health care, reimbursement, legislation, and disability policy and how they affect occupational therapy. The policy process and development of an advocacy role. Exposure to community based practice and consultation roles. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in OT 407; and graduate standing. |
| OT | 428 | Fieldwork Level I | 3 hours. | Application of occupational therapy theory and therapeutic reasoning in a forty-hour/week fieldwork experience with the opportunity to develop beginning therapeutic skills and professional behavior. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in OT 411 and grade of C or better in OT 412 and grade of C or better in OT 416; and satisfactory completion of OT 422 and graduate standing; and consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 436 | Occupational Therapy Practice: Functional Movement and Mobility | 5 hours. | Application of occupational therapy evaluation and intervention skills to children and adults with occupational performance deficits resulting from mobility and movement dysfunction. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in OT 411 and grade of C or better in OT 412 and grade of C or better in OT 416; and satisfactory completion of OT 422 and graduate standing. |
| OT | 437 | Occupational Therapy Practice: Cognition and Perception in Action | 4 hours. | The impact of impaired cognitive and perceptual processes on occupational performance of children and adults with neurological conditions, cognitive and intellectual disabilities and psychiatric disabilities. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in OT 411 and grade of C or better in OT 412 and grade of C or better in OT 416; and satisfactory completion of OT 422 and graduate standing. |
| OT | 448 | Fieldwork Level IIA | 8 hours. | First of two supervised full-time twelve-week practica with emphasis on application of OT theory, development of psychomotor skills, reasoning client-related problems, and professional socialization as an entry-level occupational therapist. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in OT 428 and grade of C or better in OT 436 and grade of C or better in OT 437; and graduate standing; and consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 449 | Fieldwork Level IIB | 4 hours. | Second of two supervised full-time practica with emphasis on application of OT theory, development of psychomotor skills, reasoning client-related problems, and professional socialization as an entry-level occupational therapist. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Field work required. Scheduled full time for a 6 week period. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in OT 428 and grade of C or better in OT 436 and grade of C or better in OT 437; and graduate standing; and consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 500 | Theories of Occupational Therapy | 4 hours. | Develops an understanding of the theoretical basis of occupational therapy and the impact of theory on clinical practice. Covers the history of knowledge and practice development in the field. Focuses on specific practice models developed as guides to clinical reasoning. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. |
| OT | 510 | Research in Occupational Therapy | 4 hours. | Introduction to basic elements of research design relevant to occupational therapy practice. Prepares student to become critical consumer of research in occupational therapy and related fields. Quantitative and qualitative approaches to research. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program, or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Statistics and research methods background. |
| OT | 515 | Synthesis I | 1 hours. | Integrating theory, practice and research knowledge and skills across courses using case studies and small group learning activities. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in OT 401 and grade of C or better in OT 406 and grade of C or better in OT 407 and grade of C or better in OT 500 and grade of C or better in AHS 510. |
| OT | 526 | Assistive Technology and the Environment | 3 hours. | Assessing the need for, delivering, and evaluating the outcomes of occupationally-based technology and environmental interventions with people with disabilities within the home, school, workplace and community. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in OT 411 and grade of C or better in OT 412 and grade of C or better in OT 416 and grade of C or better in AHS 510. |
| OT | 530 | Advanced Field Experience: Clinical Specialization in Occupational Therapy | 1 TO 12 hours. | Provides opportunity for the student interested in advanced occupational therapy practice to observe a master clinician and participate in treatment and/or clinical research in a specialty area. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register for more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 531 | Advanced Field Experience in Occupational Therapy Management | 1 TO 12 hours. | Practicum experience working with an experienced professional to develop projects or programs in student's area of interest such as administration, middle management, consultation, program evaluation, grantsmanship or others. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register for more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 532 | Advanced Field Experience: Occupational Therapy Education | 1 TO 12 hours. | Provides opportunity to observe, prepare, and present lectures/labs to occupational therapy students in technical or professional curricula or to develop skills as a clinical educator. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register for more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 533 | Advanced Field Experience: Occupational Therapy Scholarship | 1 TO 12 hours. | Practicum experience working with an experienced scholar to observe and participate in activities that generated evidence about practice, disseminate such evidence, and/or develop practice materials based on evidence. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register for more than one section per term. Field work required. |
| OT | 534 | Socio-Cultural Aspects of Occupational Therapy | 3 hours. | Addresses social and cultural contexts in which chronic illness and disability are experienced; contexts which impact that experience, and broad contexts in which recovery/accommodation and occupational therapy treatment occur. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in OT 424 and grade of C or better in OT 428 and grade of C or better in OT 526. |
| OT | 535 | Synthesis II | 2 hours. | Integrating advanced theory, practice and research knowledge and skills across courses using complex individual and programmatic case studies and small and large group intervention planning activities. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in OT 424 and grade of C or better in OT 428 and grade of C or better in OT 526 and satisfactory completion of OT 422. |
| OT | 536 | Fatiguing Conditions and Disability | 3 hours. | Empirically supported concepts related to assessment and management of fatiguing conditions. Course also explores the relationship between fatigue and disability from social, psychological and community based perspectives. Recommended background: Health or behavioral sciences. |
| OT | 538 | Introduction to Advanced Practice in Occupational Therapy | 1 hours. | Provides an introduction to advanced practice settings in occupational therapy that require specialized skills and knowledge. Introduces students to opportunities for specialization in the field. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in OT 526; or consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 540 | Advanced Topics in Occupational Therapy Research and Evaluation | 4 hours. | In-depth presentation of selected research/measurement stategies. Specific topics vary and include single system design, survey research, ethnography, evaluation of clinical effectiveness. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 541 | Advanced Human Occupation Theory and Application | 1 TO 3 hours. | Provides an advanced understanding of evaluation, intervention, program development and research based on the model of human occupation. Focuses on use of the model to address psychosocial problems in a range of disabled persons. |
| OT | 542 | Advanced Clinical Reasoning and Therapeutic Use of Self in Occupational Therapy | 2 TO 4 hours. | Teaches occupational therapy students advanced skills in forming and maintaining ethical, empathic and successful treatment relationships with their clients. |
| OT | 544 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Persons with Chronic Illness and Disability | 4 hours. | Core concepts of cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals with chronic illnesses and disabilities from practice and theoretical perspectives. Recommended Background: Exposure to coursework in therapeutic use of self, psychopathology or in psychosocial aspects of occupational therapy. |
| OT | 550 | Disability in the Urban Environment | 4 hours. | Features of urban contexts that influence experiences of persons with disabilities are examined as they exacerbate problems or enhance resources in low income communities. |
| OT | 551 | Computers, Communication and Controls in Rehabilitation Technology | 3 hours. | Provides information on operation and use of alternative controls for computers, augmentative communication devices and powered mobility. Emphasis on matching consumer's need and assistive technology. Same as DHD 551. Prerequisite(s): DHD 440. Recommended background: Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Special Education. |
| OT | 552 | Community-Based Interventions with Underserved Populations | 4 hours. | Addresses theories, ethics and strategies of developing and providing outcomes-based clinical interventions in underserved communities. Students collaborate with a community population to implement course concepts. Prerequisite(s): Level II fieldwork or prior work experience or consent of the instructor. Recommended Background: OT 550. |
| OT | 553 | Program Evaluation: Documenting the Impact of Human Services | 3 hours. | Examines methods in program evaluation with emphasis on empowerment and participatory evaluation. Students will study quantitative and qualitative strategies, how to communicate information to stakeholders, and how to design evaluations. Recommended background: Interest in research, health or behavioral sciences, and implementation and evaluation of community initiatives and community-based organizations. |
| OT | 554 | Applied Professional Ethics in Occupational Therapy | 2 hours. | Integrates advanced theory, practice and research knowledge and skills from fieldwork and coursework to identify and mitigate ethical dilemmas, legal concerns and/or complex intervention problems encountered in occupational therapy practice. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in OT 500 and grade of C or better in OT 510. |
| OT | 555 | Synthesis III | 2 hours. | Integrating advanced theory, practice and research knowledge and skills from advanced fieldwork and coursework using complex case studies and small group assessment and intervention planning activities from students' fieldwork experiences. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): OT 448. |
| OT | 556 | Theory and Methods of Needs Assessment in Aging and Disability | 4 hours. | Introduces theories of need, models of the needs assessment process, and reviews research methods typically used in conducting needs assessments. Emphasis will be on needs assessments in health-related community agencies. Prerequisite(s): A 400 or 500-level research course such as OT 510, DHD 415, CHSC 446, or SOC 500. The prerequisite research course needs to provide students with an understanding of basic research design, sampling strategies, and an introduction to methods such as surveys and focus groups. Recommended background: Health or behavioral sciences, research methods. |
| OT | 557 | Acting on Needs Assessment Findings | 3 hours. | Follows OT 556, focusing on the translation of needs assessment findings into solution strategies. Addresses setting needs-based priorities, developing solutions, setting action plans, and working with communities to enact those plans. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in OT 500 and grade of C or better in OT 510 and grade of C or better in 556; or consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 558 | Writing for Professional Publications in Occupational Therapy | 1 TO 3 hours. | Addresses processes and issues related to writing for publication in occupational therapy and related journals and magazines, including preparation and submission processes, IRB, receiving critiques, and communicating with reviewers and editors. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in OT 500 and grade of C or better in OT 510. |
| OT | 561 | Disability and Community Participation: Policy, Systems Change, and Action Research | 4 hours. | Focuses on the critical examination of disability policy, activism, and research. Emphasis on conducting participatory action research in collaboration with constituents with disabilities, community organizations, and policy makers. Depending on the research project, students may or may not need to complete IRB training. More information on the IRB process will be available at the start of the project. To be properly registerd, students must enroll in one Lecture/Discussion and one Practice. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Recommended Background: Previous coursework in disability policy, disability empowerment research and qualitative research. |
| OT | 564 | Administration and Management in Occupational Therapy | 3 hours. | Overview of issues related to administration and management in varied settings in which occupational therapists practice. Topics include management functions, service planning, quality improvement, financial management and accreditation. Prerequisite(s): OT 428 or approval of the department. |
| OT | 565 | Research Methodology and Outcomes Measures in Rehabilitation Technology | 3 hours. | Analyzes the research process in rehabilitation technology and assistive technology and how such analyisis leads to the development of a research proposal. Outcome measures related to assistive technology will be evaluated for their applicability. Same as DHD 565. Recommended background: Engineering, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Special Education, and Speech and Language Pathology. |
| OT | 567 | Professional Leadership in Occupational Therapy | 3 hours. | Focuses on application of theory and evidence in administrative, managerial and educational leadership. Examines roles and functions of leaders and application of problem solving, change management and quality improvement in a variety of settings. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in OT 564; or consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 568 | Occupational Therapy Professional Curriculum Design, Implementation and Evaluation | 4 hours. | Didactic material and experiential learning as students explore design and implementation of a professional curriculum. Students will be exposed to student admissions, advising, student life and accreditation. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 590 | Proseminar in Occupational Therapy | 1 hours. | Topics related to leadership/management, education and advanced practice in occupational therapy. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. |
| OT | 592 | Doctoral Project Research | 1 TO 20 hours. | Applied scholarship involving planning and implementation of one or more action projects based on theory and evidence, evaluation, writing a comprehensive report, dissemination, and oral presentation. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 20 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 594 | Special Topics in Occupational Therapy | 1 TO 4 hours. | New course under development and selected seminar topics of current interests to faculty and students. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 595 | Seminar in Occupational Therapy | 1 hours. | Pre-thesis seminar. Students participate in faculty-student discussion and activities related to individual areas of research/thesis. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 596 | Independent Study | 1 TO 4 hours. | This course is for graduate students who wish to pursue independent study not related to their project/thesis research. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 597 | Project Research | 0 TO 8 hours. | Independent scholarship focusing on problems of application in field. Students undertake an action project, create a method for dissemination, and orally present the project. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program and consent of the instructor. |
| OT | 598 | Research in Occupational Therapy | 0 TO 16 hours. | Independent research in occupational therapy, directed by a faculty member. MS students that elect to do the thesis option must take a minimum of 8 credit hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Foundation courses in research methods, such as OT 510, and statistics, or consent of the instructor. |