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Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy Course Descriptions

OSOT 5000: BASIC NEUROSCIENCE (4 credits)

This is an overview of applied fundamentals of neuroscience. The course emphasizes systems that influence engagement in occupation. It explores body functions and structures within the health-pathology continuum and their relationship to activity and participation. Prerequisites: Admission to major.

OSOT 5050: FOUNDATIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (4 credits)

This course introduces you to the scope of occupational therapy practice and the clinical reasoning process used by therapists. This course provides you with an introduction to systems and systems theory, management and supervision, professional ethics and documentation. Prerequisites: Admission to major.

OSOT 5100: LIFE OCCUPATIONS (4 credits)

This course emphasizes the characteristics and development of human occupation across the life span. It explores the influence of occupational choices, habits, routines and lifestyles on the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities. It examines personal, cultural and social influences on occupation. It also introduces basic principles of scientific inquiry to analyze the meanings, beliefs and values associated with occupation and strategies for teaching and learning new occupations. Also offered in Weekend College.

OSOT 5150: OCCUPATIONAL ADAPTATION (4 credits)

This course emphasizes adaptation across the life span for different levels of ability. It examines personal and environmental factors that influence adaptation of individuals, families and communities. It explores strategies for promoting adaptation and occupational competence. It includes discussion of compensatory techniques and basic environmental modifications for individuals or groups with actual or potential occupational limitations. Also offered in Weekend College. Prerequisites: OSOT 5100.

OSOT 5250: GROUP DYNAMICS AND LEADERSHIP (2 credits)

This course emphasizes experiential learning and understanding of group dynamics. The focus is placed on group process, group roles and the relationship of self to the group. Concepts taught include group development, roles and functions of groups, decision making, followership, leadership, conflict resolution, negotiation and relational communication. You will learn about various types of groups and apply concepts to personal and group contexts. Also offered in Weekend College. Prerequisites: Admission to major.

OSOT 5400: CLINICAL CONDITIONS I (2 credits)

This course addresses clinical conditions commonly requiring occupational therapy intervention. The medical and psychological aspects of the condition, and the impact of the condition on occupational performance are addressed. You learn a process to investigate a condition. Prerequisites: Admission to major.

OSOT 5550: CLINICAL KINESIOLOGY (4 credits)

This course features the study of human motion, including the anatomical foundation of the skeletal and muscle systems, mechanics and principles of human motion, analysis and application. The focus is on evaluation of movement in terms of range of motion, muscle strength, and sensibility. Prerequisites: Admission to major.

OSOT 6050: PSYCHOSOCIAL: ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION (4 credits)

The focus of this course is on psychosocial aspects of human occupation across the lifespan and health-pathology continuum. You connect underlying theory with current frames of reference to select assessment and intervention strategies to enhance occupational performance. Contextual aspects and service delivery options are examined as important parts of the assessment/intervention/termination of services with clients. Prerequisites: OSOT 5100.

OSOT 6100: OCCUPATIONAL INQUIRY (2 credits)

This course introduces components of scholarly inquiry including identification of questions in need of scholarly inquiry, critical analysis and synthesis of professional literature, use of information and technology resources and professional written and oral communication. Also offered in Weekend College.

OSOT 6150: MOTOR: ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION (4 credits)

The focus of this course is on motor behavior as it relates to human occupation across the lifespan and health-pathology continuum. You connect underlying theory with current frames of reference to select assessment and intervention strategies to enhance occupational performance. Contextual aspects and service delivery options are examined as important parts of the assessment/intervention/ termination of services with clients. Prerequisites: OSOT 5000, 5150, 5550.

OSOT 6250: SENSATION, PERCEPTION AND COGNITION: ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION (4 credits)

The focus of this course is on sensation, perception, and cognition as they relate to human occupation across the lifespan and health-pathology continuum. You connect underlying theory with current frames of reference to select assessment and intervention strategies to enhance occupational performance. Contextual aspects and service delivery options are examined as important parts of the assessment/intervention/termination of services with clients. Prerequisites: OSOT 5000.

OSOT 6350: CLINICAL CONDITIONS II (2 credits)

This course addresses clinical conditions commonly requiring occupational therapy intervention. The medical and psychological aspects of the condition and the impact of the condition on occupational performance will be addressed. Teaching/learning principles are applied to design effective educational materials for a variety of conditions. Prerequisites: Admission to the major.

OSOT 6500: POLICY AND POLITICS IN HUMAN SERVICE SYSTEMS (2 credits)

This course examines international, national and state systems and policy as they influence healthcare, human-services and educational systems. It explores various strategies of the political process as a means to effect change in policy in both public and private sectors. You will examine ways that individuals can work effectively within these systems. Also offered in Weekend College.

OSOT 6550: SEMINAR (4 credits)

This course uses case analysis to integrate and apply knowledge related to human occupation. Cases include complex topics involving groups, individuals or organizations with occupational issues. You synthesize principles and theories of human occupation as you plan approaches to specific cases. Prerequisites: OSOT 6050, 6150, 6250.

OSOT 6600: THEORETICAL BASIS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (4 credits)

This course explores and applies the philosophical assumptions, ethical issues, core concepts, theories, models and frames of reference that have shaped the profession of occupational therapy.

OSOT 6630: PEDIATRIC ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION (2 credits)

This course focuses on observation and practice in the administration of developmental, perceptual and sensory-motor tests. You also consider strategies used in the treatment of children.

OSOT 6650: TECHNOLOGY AND REHABILITATION (2 credits)

This course covers topics in the assessment, intervention strategies and skills in the treatment of physical dysfunction, particularly in hand, cardiac, industrial or neuromotor rehabilitation.

OSOT 6682 or 6684: DIRECTED STUDY (2 or 4 credits)

Directed study is for students whose unusual circumstances prohibit taking a regularly scheduled course but who need the material of that course to satisfy a requirement. Availability of this learning experience under the direction of a faculty member depends on faculty time and may be limited in any given term and restricted to certain courses. You are limited to one Directed Study in any given department and a total of two. Also offered in Weekend College. Prerequisites: Faculty, department chair and dean approval.

OSOT 6700: LIFESTYLE BALANCE (2 credits)

This course explores the historical and theoretical constructs underlying lifestyle balance and examines literature linking lifestyle balance with health and happiness. Threats or challenges to lifestyle balance and approaches to eliminating the threats are explored focusing on several transitional periods in life. Application is made to health promotion and to your own disciplinary field of study.

OSOT 6751-6753: PRACTICUM (1–3 credits)

Practicum credits may be used for Level II Fieldwork. You also must be registered for OSOT 7760 or OSOT 7770 in order to register for this course. S/U grading only.

OSOT 6762: SPECIALTY FIELDWORK (2 credits)

You complete a study that results in a scholarly paper of sufficient quality to be submitted for professional publication. Includes thesis defense, public presentation and completion of the thesis.

OSOT 6952 or 6954: INDEPENDENT STUDY (2 or 4 credits)

Independent study may be arranged with a faculty member. Also offered in Weekend College. Prerequisites: Faculty and department chair permission.

OSOT 6992 or 6994: TOPICS (2 or 4 credits)

The subject matter of the course is announced in the annual schedule of classes. Content varies from year to year but does not duplicate existing courses.

OSOT 7102, 7104: ADVANCED TOPICS (2 or 4 credits)
Current clinical practice is critiqued relative to related research literature and occupational therapy theory using a seminar format. Topics have a broad focus and are relevant to advanced practice. Two to three different topics may be offered annually.

OSOT 7152, 7154: ADVANCED TOPICS (2 or 4 credits)
Current clinical practice is critiqued relative to related research literature and occupational therapy theory using a seminar format. Topics have a broad focus and are relevant to advanced practice. Two to three different topics may be offered annually.

OSOT 7300: ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (2 credits)
Explores various methods of delivering occupational therapy services, consultations, and facility-based, home-based and private practice. Discusses the management and marketing of programs, personnel and resource management and strategies for reimbursement of services.

OSOT 7400: CLIENT EDUCATION (2 credits)
This course explores the methods and strategies used to develop, implement and evaluate educational programs for clients, including people with disabilities, businesses, academic and clinical students and professional staff. Discusses the theory and research relevant to educating these types of clients.

OSOT 7602: INTERNSHIP (2 credits)
Structured out-of-class learning experience that takes place on or off campus and includes a substantial work component. An internship involves you in a particular profession in an exploratory way to test career interests and potential.

OSOT 7760, 7770: LEVEL II FIELDWORK (2 credits)
Level II Fieldwork (a minimum of six months) is taken following completion of entry level academic requirements including Level I Fieldwork. Broad experiences in occupational therapy age groups, areas of practice and settings are required. You take a total of four credits in OSOT 7760/ 7770 (two credits earned under each course number). S/U grading only.

OSOT 7900: MASTERS PROJECT (2 credits)
This course results in a student project that integrates knowledge for advanced occupational therapy practice and leadership in existing and emerging professional areas. The MAOT masters project purpose is to develop or enhance applications of theory to OT practice in a clinical, community or educational area of interest. Projects are evaluated by persons with expertise in the area and presented formally to professional or client audiences.
Prerequisite(s): OSOT 6100, 6300, 6400.

OSOT 8900: THESIS SEMINAR (2 credits)
You complete a study that results in a scholarly paper of sufficient quality to be submitted for professional publication. Thesis seminar facilitates integration of evaluation, research and statistical concepts, provides opportunities for peer review, and promotes completion of the thesis.

OSOT 8990: THESIS (2 credits)
You complete a study that results in a scholarly paper of sufficient quality to be submitted for professional publication. Includes thesis defense, public presentation and completion of the thesis.