COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

OT 101 2 credits
Introduction to Occupational Therapy
This exploratory course is designed to introduce the student to the foundation,
history, philosophical base, values, standards, and ethics of the occupational
therapy profession. Students will have the opportunity to be introduced to
various occupational therapy practices settings. Class discussion related to
occupational therapy practice may include the therapeutic use of self,
spirituality, empathy, theory, and regulatory requirements of the profession.
Course related field trip experiences and guest lecturers from the profession will
provide opportunities for observation of occupational therapy in a variety of
practice settings. This course is a prerequisite for all other OT courses within
the degree.

OT 204 2 credits
Activity Analysis I
This course examines theories underlying the use of occupation, occupational performance and purposeful activity within the domain of occupational therapy practice.  Particular focus will be made to occupational performance areas for individuals, groups, and populations throughout the lifespan. In the context of an integrated lecture and lab experience, students will examine and explore occupations, their meaningfulness, motivating and influential factors; and will analyze the necessary skills, contexts, patterns, demands, and factors that comprise an individual’s ability to engage in occupation. Prerequisite or co-requisite: OT 101, BIO 107 & BIO 108 or permission of the Occupational Therapy Program Director.

OT 206 2 credits
Activity Analysis II
This course is a continuation of OT 204 from the fall semester and examines the theories underlying the use of occupational performance and purposeful activity in the areas of self-care, education, work, social participation, play and leisure for individuals, groups and populations through the life span. Students examine therapeutic equipment, and analyze, grade, adapt, and teach activities that enable individuals to perform chosen activities to fulfill life roles. Students will learn how to adapt devices to maximize the functioning of individuals. Prerequisite: OT 101, OT 204. Prerequisite or co-requisite BIO 211

OT 210 3 credits
Concepts and Theories of Occupational Therapy
The theories and models that guide occupational therapy practice are examined.
Theory development is introduced and the importance of theoretical concepts in
a practice based profession is explored. Historical and philosophical foundations
are introduced as well as new models in response to growing knowledge.
Prerequisite: OT 101.

OT 302 3 credits
Disease, Injuries and Health Condition I
Study of the etiology, pathology, clinical course, treatment, management,
prevention and prognosis of acute and chronic diseases, injuries disorders and
health conditions that are seen in occupational therapy practice. Students
examine the effects of environmental, economic, cultural, and psychosocial
factors on human functioning, with implications for the individual, family and
community. Emphasis given to disorders and health conditions occurring at the
beginning of life through late adolescence. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 108, 208; OT
101.

OT 303 4 credits
Occupational Therapy Evaluations
(Includes Level I Fieldwork*) Focuses on the occupational therapy evaluation
process, development and administration of assessment tools, and
documentation of results. Observations of practitioners conducting evaluations
are made during the course related fieldwork component. Prerequisite: OT 101.

OT 304 3 credits
Motor and Perceptual Development
An advanced review of normal human development from inception through the
life span. Aspects of motor, sensory, perceptual, and cognitive development
relevant to occupational therapy practice are explored. Prerequisites: OT 101,
PSY 208.

OT 305 3 credits
Intervention Planning
(Includes Level I Fieldwork*) Examines various models of intervention,
principles of treatment and approaches that provide basis for planning and
documenting intervention for identified client problems and goals. Students
begin to apply theoretical concepts to the occupational therapy process. Case
studies are used to analyze client needs, determine goals, and plan intervention.
Observations of the intervention planning process are made during course
related fieldwork. Prerequisite: OT 101, 303 (or co-requisite).

OT 306 4 credits
Analysis of Occupations
Advances the use of occupations as the basis for the practice of occupational
therapy by defining occupation, activity, and purposeful activity. Explores
activity analysis in selecting, grading and adapting occupations for evaluation
and intervention. Analyzes groups, interpersonal relationships and normal
activities as the foundation for planning intervention for clients across the life
span in their employment, productive and play leisure occupations. Grading
adapting and teaching purposeful activities in group settings is experienced in
the laboratory. Prerequisites: OT 101, 204, 206 (or co-requisite).

OT 308 4 credits
Intervention I: Activities of daily Living Performance
(Includes Level I Fieldwork*) Intensive study of theories, principles and models
of intervention to enable clients of various ages to gain optimal functioning in
activities of daily living. Specific methods and techniques used in intervention,
therapist responsibilities, and documentation requirements are practiced in the
laboratory. Observations of interventions in activities of daily living are made
during course related fieldwork. Prerequisite: OT 101, 305 (or co-requisite).

OT 309 3 credits
Disease, Injuries and Health Conditions II
Continuation of the study of the etiology, pathology, clinical course, treatment,
management prevention and prognosis of acute and chronic diseases, injuries,
disorders and health conditions that are seen in occupational therapy practice.
The effects of environmental, economic, cultural, and psychosocial factors on
human functioning with implications for the individual, family, and community
are studied. Emphasis given to disorders and health conditions of early
adulthood through the end of life. Prerequisites: OT 101, 302 (or co-requisite).

OT 401 4 credits
Intervention II: Work Performance
(Includes Level I Fieldwork*) Intensive study of the theories, principles and
models of intervention to enable clients of various ages to gain optimal
functioning in work and productive activities. Specific methods and techniques
used in intervention, therapist responsibilities, and documentation requirements
are practiced in the laboratory. Observations of intervention in work and
productive activities are made during course related fieldwork. Prerequisites: OT
101, 305 (or co-requisite).

OT 403 3 credits
Intervention III: Wellness and Prevention
(Includes Level I Fieldwork*) Intensive study of the theories, principles and
modes of intervention for illness prevention and wellness promotion. The
development of satisfying leisure activities for persons with health conditions is
explored. Specific methods, techniques, used in intervention, therapist
responsibilities, and documentation requirements are practiced in the laboratory.
Observation of interventions wellness, prevention, and leisure activities are
made during course related fieldwork. Prerequisites: OT 101, 305 (or corequisite).

OT 405 3 credits
Community Health Care Administration and Organization
Examines the nation’s needs, resources, public policies and laws affecting health
care delivery. Predictions for future health care trends are analyzed.
Occupational therapy services for local, regional, national, and global
communities are reviewed. The occupational therapist’s responsibilities as a
manager of services, styles of supervision, and role delineation for occupational
therapy practitioners is presented in this course. Prerequisite: OT 101.

OT 416 6 credits
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork II: Practicum I
This is the first in a sequence of two full-time (approximately 32-40 hours per
week depending on the site), 12-week or the equivalent, educational experiences
at an approved fieldwork site off-campus. It includes 1-2 seminars on campus.
Under the supervision of a qualified practitioner, the student integrates
undergraduate academic course work by focusing on the application of
purposeful and meaningful occupation in the administration and management of
occupational therapy services. The fieldwork experience promotes clinical
reasoning and reflective practice; and develops professionalism, competence,
and compassion as career responsibilities. This in-depth experience in delivery
of occupational therapy interventions is an essential foundation for graduate
studies. Prerequisites: All undergraduate OT courses and all other related
required courses with a “C”or better; completion of all undergraduate, CORE
and elective requirements; satisfactory completion of all level I fieldwork;
approval of academic fieldwork coordinator, clinical fieldwork educator, and
Program Director; current certification in CPR (infant, child and adult) and first
aid; and current health and immunization status reports. Where applicable: Child
abuse clearance, State Criminal Record Check, and/or FBI background. The
student is responsible for travel and accommodation expenses. This course is
graded pass/fail.

OT 417 6 credits
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork II: Practicum II
This is the second in a sequence of two full-time (approximately 32-40 hours per
week depending on the site), 12-week or the equivalent, educational experiences
at an approved fieldwork site off-campus. It includes 1-2 seminars on campus.
Under the supervision of a qualified practitioner, the student integrates
undergraduate academic course work by focusing on the application of
purposeful and meaningful occupation in the administration and management of
occupational therapy services. The fieldwork experience promotes clinical
reasoning and reflective practice; and develops professionalism, competence,
and compassion as career responsibilities. This in-depth experience in delivery
of occupational therapy interventions is an essential foundation for graduate
studies. Prerequisites: all undergraduate OT courses and all other related
required courses with a “C”or better; completion of all undergraduate, CORE
and elective requirements, satisfactory completion of all level I fieldwork;
approval of academic fieldwork coordinator, the clinical fieldwork educator and
program director; current certification in CPR (infant, child and adult) and first
aid; and current health and immunization status reports. Where applicable: Child
abuse clearance, State Criminal Record Check, and/or FBI background. The
student is responsible for travel and accommodation expenses. This course is
graded pass/fail. Prerequisite: Successful completion of OT 416 or approval of
Occupational Therapy Program Director.

OT 500

OT 501 4 credits
Analysis of Theoretical Concepts in Occupational Therapy Practice I
Students utilize knowledge gained during undergraduate studies and fieldwork
experiences to study problems in clinical reasoning. Students apply critical
thinking skills and actively direct their own learning to explore client-centered,
evidence based occupational therapy practice in selected case studies. All phases
of the occupational therapy process are experienced through collaborative
exercises, laboratory simulations, and field trips. The case studies represent
persons with disorders and health conditions occurring at the beginning of life
through late adolescence. Prerequisite: OT 416 & 417, or permission of the
Program Director.

OT 502 4 credits
Function and Technology
Explores the expanding use of technology as it relates to all aspects of
occupational therapy services. Students study the use of adaptive equipment and
technology to increase function and to improve the quality of life, computer
documentation and telecommunications systems for supervisors, and emerging
applications in reaching people in need in new and innovative ways. Students
use emerging technology to develop a project for client intervention or
occupational therapy service delivery. Prerequisite: OT 416 & 417, or
permission of the Program Director.

OT 503 3 credits
Research Design
Exploration of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies used in
occupational therapy, and critical evaluation of published research in the field.
Students choose between a research project or an action project, define a
research interest, and work with an advisor in the scholarly project. By the end
of the course, students develop a detailed proposal and obtain formal approval
from their adviser and the institutional review board. Prerequisite: MAT 208 (Statistics),
PSY 309, OT 416 & 417, or permission of the Program Director.

OT 505 4 credits
Analysis of Theoretical Concepts in Occupational Therapy Practice II
Continuation of the use of knowledge gained during undergraduate studies and
fieldwork experiences to study problems in clinical reasoning. Students refine
critical thinking skills and actively direct their own learning to explore client centered,
evidence based occupational therapy practice in selected case studies.
All phases of the occupational therapy process are project experienced through
collaborative exercises, laboratory simulations and field trips. The case studies
represent persons with disorders and health conditions of early adulthood
through the end of life. Prerequisite: OT 501, OT 416 & 417, or permission of
the Program Director.

OT 601 3 credits
Occupational Therapy Outcomes
Examines health related quality of life measures as indicators of occupational
therapy interventions for individuals, families, and communities. Issues in
discharge planning, transition to the community, and economic factors are
analyzed. Techniques in making level of care decisions, choosing the best
approach for intervention, and assessing quality of care based on evidence is
presented. During course related fieldwork students develop an outcomes
measure for occupational therapy services. Prerequisite: OT 416 & 417, or
permission of the Program Director.

OT 603 3 credits
Advocacy and Leadership
Current and future professional issues and ethics are presented. The course
for uses on identifying and analyzing factors in the health care environment, and
those skills needed to develop advocacy and leadership. Methods for
developing partnerships, sources of funding, grant writing, the development of
business and marketing plans are presented. The role of the practitioner as an
educator of clients, families, and the community is explored. Course related
fieldwork requires completion of a proposal for new or expanded occupational
therapy services. Prerequisite: OT 416 and 417, or permission of the Program
Director.

OT 610 4 credits
Research Project
Completion of the research or action initiated in OT 503 expands the
understanding of the research process at the graduate level. An interdisciplinary
team of faculty supervise the research or action project. Meeting with peers and
faculty provides opportunities to share and critique findings. The capstone
activity is a committee presentation and defense of the research project.
Prerequisite: OT 503.

*Level I fieldwork requires a minimum of 15 hours for each of the designated
courses. Students are responsible for required health status, insurance, special
clothing, travel expenses, and other designated prerequisites for each fieldwork
experience.

COR 510 3 credits
Moral Leadership
This course introduces students to a philosophy of education that provides the skills necessary to assume a prominent place in shaping the vision, mission and activities of their employers and professions. This course is also designed to help students study the importance of systematic reform of political, economic and social services, in remedying the problems that plague urban school systems, social services and society generally. It also helps them understand the importance of openness to new analyses and strategies for change in addressing social problems.

COR 600 3 credits
Organizational and Professional Ethics
This course explores the ethical dilemmas faced by leaders in nonprofit organizations, business, education, and other professions. It examines the concept of professional ethics applied to an organizational structure. Ethical theories and organizational decision making strategies are discussed. Students are challenged to process ethical dilemmas through thought and actions that promote socially responsible professional behavior, social justice, and the human dignity of each individual involved. Students participate in experiential exercises and analyze case studies to apply theories and concepts to real world situations. (To be taken with the final 12 credits.)