OT 200: Introduction to Occupational Therapy. 2 credits. Prerequisites: Anatomy 204, Psychology 251, and Departmental Major. History, scope, objectives, and functions of Occupational Therapy. F,S

OT 422: Anatomy for Occupational Therapy. 5 credits. Detailed study of human anatomy, with an emphasis on skeletal muscle, its vasculature, and the peripheral nervous system. The laboratory portion of the course allows for a direct study of the human form through dissection of human cadavers. SS

OT 423: Fundamentals of Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy. 3 credits. Survey of the major theories of behavior, cognition, and neurological disorders based on experimental findings in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurobiology. Laboratory included. F

OT 424: Muscle Function to Health and Disease. 4 credits. The study of musculature acting on the extremities and truck. Theory and techniques of musculoskeletal evaluation with analysis of normal and pathological human motion. Laboratory included. S

OT 425: Occupational Therapy with Infants & Pre-School Children. 4 credits. Normal and abnormal human development, conception through the pre-school years. Emphasis on reflexes, sensory systems, neurodevelopmental systems, illness and trauma, assessment procedures, treatment techniques, families and intervention teams, and treatment outcomes.
Laboratory included. F

OT 426: Personal/Professional Development. 1 credit. Promote self-awareness and interpersonal communication skills including basic listening skills, ability to provide meaningful feedback and appropriate group membership skills. SS

OT 427: Orientation to Occupational Therapy Theory. 3 credits. Orientation to human occupation, occupational performance assessment, theoretical practice models, and core processes in occupational therapy. F

OT 428: Quantitative Research Methods for Occupational Therapy. 3 credits. Design and implementation of quantitative research, the evaluation of quantitative research studies, the interpretation of statistics as applied to occupational therapy, and the process of presentation and publication of quantitative research projects. Laboratory included. F

OT 429: Occupational Therapy with School Age Children & Young Adults. 4 credits. Normal and abnormal human development, disease and disability, school age through your adulthood. Emphasis on assessment, intervention planning and program outcomes for individuals with disabilities in a variety of practice settings including school, community, and medicine. Laboratory included. S

OT 430: Psychosocial Aspects of OT for Children, Adolescents & Young Adults. 4 credits. Psychosocial development and interruptions to development in children, adolescents, and young adults, with emphasis on OT evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, and treatment outcomes. Laboratory included. S

OT 431: Medical Sciences I. 2 credits. First in a two semester sequence of courses which covers human body systems and disease and disability groups discussed from all aspects of comprehensive rehabilitation. Included are chronic illness, neurological and orthopedic conditions, general medicine and surgery, and sensory disabilities across the lifespan. F

OT 432: Medical Sciences II. 3 credits. Second in a two semester sequence of courses which covers human body systems and disease and disability groups discussed from all aspects of comprehensive rehabilitation. Included are chronic illness, neurological and orthopedic conditions, general medicine and surgery, and sensory disabilities across the lifespan. Integration included. S

OT 433: Group Leadership Skills in Occupational Therapy. 2 credits. Didactic and experiential learning in a small group setting. Provides students with opportunities to function as group facilitators in a variety of practice settings. S

OT 438: Practicum: Children & Adolescents. 1 credit. Observation and experience in a university-approved pediatric and/or adolescent facility; supervised by occupational therapists, educators, and allied health professionals. S

OT 451: Multicultural Competency in OT. 3 credits. Develop an understanding of and an appreciation for cultural and ethnic diversity. Introduction to the major concepts of culture, race, and ethnicity within the context of providing OT services. S

OT 452: Assistive Technology I. 3 credits. Introductory study of assistive technology devices and products, assessment, and application methods. Focuses on adaptations, modifications, and technology systems and services that assist individuals with disabilities in greater independence and accessibility across the lifespan. Laboratory included. F,S

OT 453: Physical Aspects of OT with the Maturing Adult. 5 credits. Study of the OT process applied to physical dysfunction of the maturing adult. Emphasis is on OT evaluation, planning, implementation of treatment, and treatment outcomes. Laboratory included. F,S

OT 454: Gerontic Occupational Therapy. 2 credits. Observation and experience in facilities supervised by registered occupational therapists, qualified health professionals and university faculty. The student begins to integrate and synthesize the theoretical knowledge of physical function/dysfunction with clinical practice. F,S

OT 456: Psychosocial Aspects of OT with the Maturing Adult. 4 credits. Psychosocial development and interruptions to development in the maturing adult with emphasis on OT evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, and treatment outcomes. Laboratory included. F,S

OT 458: Qualitative Research Methods for Occupational Therapy. 3 credits. Design and implementation of qualitative research, evaluation of qualitative research studies, analysis and interpretation of qualitative data, and the process of publication and presentation of qualitative research projects. Laboratory included. F

OT 460: Introduction to Management and Leadership. 2 credits. Introduction to the management practices necessary to direct a quality health service and provide the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level leadership positions in OT practice. Focus is on clinical reasoning and critical analysis in administrative and management functions. Laboratory included. F

OT 461: Management in the U.S. Healthcare System. 2 credits. Provide an overview of the health services system in the US and current trends and issues facing OT within this system. Content includes: federal and state roles, reimbursement of health care services, regulation, community services, health service providers, consultative, non-traditional areas of practice, service delivery models, legalities, and health policy advocacy. S

OT 462: Physical Dysfunction Seminar and Practicum Integration. 3 credits. The student begins to integrate and synthesize the theoretical knowledge of physical function/dysfunction with clinical practice. It requires the application of foundational knowledge, tools of practice and the theory of practice, inherent in the role of an O.T. Occupational therapy experiences in facilities, supervised by registered occupational therapists, qualified health professionals and university faculty. F, S

OT 463: Psychosocial Dysfunction Seminar and Practicum Integration. 3 credits. Integration and synthesizing of theoretical knowledge with clinical experience toward the application of therapeutic use of self, self-evaluation, and communication skills in professional development. Occupational therapy experiences in mental health field facilities, supervised by registered occupational therapists, qualified health professionals and university faculty. F, S

OT 469: Interprofessional Health Care (IPHC). 1 credit. A process learning course intended to provide experience in building a team of health professionals from different professions. The focus is on learning to work effectively with an interprofessional health care team. Emphasis is placed on effective teamwork, the unique contributions of different professions, patient or family centered approach in health care delivery and awareness of potential medical errors. F,S

OT 480: Introduction to Scholarly Writing in Occupational Therapy: This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the expectations and mechanics of scholarly writing. It is the first step for the development of a scholarly paper that is a requirement of the MOT program. The course outcome is the development of a proposal in an area of interest to the student(s) which has been approved and supervised by a faculty advisor to meet the first requirement of OT 995 Scholarly Project in OT or OT 997: Independent Study. Course content includes the mechanics of writing, development, content, and format of the scholarly paper; the use of appropriate resources;’ and a review of how to use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association and the OT department’s graduate student Manual. S

OT 488: Elective Fieldwork in Occupational Therapy. 3 - 9 credits. Application of occupational therapy in evaluation and treatment in optional areas of student special interest in selected fieldwork facilities. One to three months full-time. F,S,SS

OT 489: Independent Projects. 1 - 3 credits, repeatable to 12 credits. Individual study and/or research in a particular area of interest for the students with approval of a supervising faculty member. Elective for OT majors.

OT 490: Occupational Therapy Seminar. 1 credit. Foundational knowledge relevant to the preparation of an independent study proposal. Serves as the basis for OT 494: Directed Study in Occupational Therapy. F

OT 493: Workshop/Occupational Therapy. 1 - 12 credits, repeatable to 12 credits. A workshop course with topics dictated by faculty and student interests primarily for but not confined to continuing education. On demand.

OT 494: Directed Study in Occupational Therapy. 1 credit. Development of the proposal in an area of interest to the student approved and supervised by faculty. Serves as the basis for OT 997: Independent Study. S

OT 496: Community Experience in OT. 1-4 credits, repeatable to 12 credits. Student initiates and participates in off-campus professional learning activities related to OT under joint faculty and on-site professional supervision. F,S,SS

OT 497: Cooperative Education: Occupational Therapy. 1 - 6 credits, repeatable to 12 credits. Qualified students are employed by selected facilities to further understanding of occupational therapy and health-related service provision. F,S,SS

OT 502: Assistive Technology II. 3 credits. Advanced course in assistive technology application and practice including assessment, program planning and intervention outcomes. Focus on occupationally based intervention plans and strategies using assistive technology for individuals with disabilities across contexts. Laboratory included. Enrollment in one credit of OT 582 fieldwork required. F,S

OT 504: Occupation and Vocation. 3 credits. Application of assessment and problem-solving skills necessary for remediation/rehabilitation of occupational performance deficits in the work realm. Laboratory included. F,S

OT 507: Innovative Management & Leadership. 3 credits. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the skills necessary to plan, implement and evaluate programs and materials for education, consultation and private practice. F,S

OT 508: Therapeutic Procedures & Modalities in OT. 2 credits. Occupational therapy theory and application of specific neuromuscular techniques and modalities to promote musculoskeletal function. Laboratory included. F,S

OT 509: Principles of Education in OT. 2 credits. Explores the methods and strategies used to develop, implement and evaluate education programs for students in academia and clinical settings, for patients/clients, businesses and professional staff. Information and discussion focus on the theory and research relevant to education in a variety of settings. F,S

OT 510: Advanced Anatomy and Clinical Kinesiology. 2 credits. Detailed study of anatomy and kinesiology applied to OT practice. F,S

OT 511: Service Delivery Systems. 3 credits. The process of designing and evaluating service delivery systems and programs. Introduction to the types, purposes and methods of evaluation and outcomes. Data collection and analysis methods appropriate for evaluation of systems/programs. Results in an evaluation study proposal. Laboratory included. F,S

OT 512: Advanced Neuroscience Topics for OT. 2 credits. Detailed study of neuroscience and therapeutic concepts as related to OT practice. F,S

OT 515: Integration of Occupational Therapy Theory. 3 credits. Analysis and applications of theoretical perspectives to occupational therapy process with individuals, groups, and service delivery systems. F,S

OT 582: Graduate Practicum. 1 - 3 credits, repeatable to 12 credits. Supervised experience in a variety of OT practice settings. Students are afforded the opportunity to gain practical, on-the-job experience working in an area that matches the focus of their graduate study. Students will be supervised by on-site personnel. (One credit hour required as corequisite for OT 502; additional hours optional). F,S,SS

OT 585: Fieldwork in Psychosocial Dysfunction. 9 credits. Application of occupational therapy in evaluation and treatment in psychosocial dysfunction fieldwork facilities. Three months full-time.

OT 587: Fieldwork in Physical Dysfunction. 9 credits. Application of occupational therapy in evaluation and treatment in physical dysfunction fieldwork facilities. Three months full-time.

OT 589: Readings in Occupational Therapy. 1 - 2 credits, repeatable to 6 credits. Selected readings in the student's area of interest with oral and/or written reports. Consent of instructor required prior to enrollment. F,S,SS

OT 593: Teaching Experience in OT. 1 - 3 credits, repeatable to 12. Supervised experience in higher education teaching in OT. Projects in course/curriculum development, writing course objectives, writing and delivering lectures and learning activities, and developing assessment tools for the classroom. F,S,SS

OT 599: Special Topics in Occupational Therapy. 1 - 2 credits, repeatable to 6 credits. A series of lectures, discussions, and/or laboratory experiences developed around one or more specific topics in occupational therapy. F,S,SS

OT 995: Scholarly Project in OT. 2 credits. A collaborative investigation of a relevant professional topic and production of a scholarly report with approval of the major faculty advisor. F,S,SS

OT 996: Continuing Enrollment/Occupational Therapy. 1 - 12 credits. Credits and hours arranged. F,S,SS

OT 997: Independent Study. 2 credits. Independent investigation of a relevant professional topic and production of an independent scholarly report with approval of the major faculty advisor. F,S,SS