MS Program Course of Study by Semester
Fall Semester I
OCCT 736: Occupational Therapy Practice Environments 2 credits
OCCT 718: Musculoskeletal Dimensions of Occupational Performance 4 credits
OCCT 826: Occupational Science I : Adulthood & Aging 3 credits
OCCT 748: Fundamentals of Occupation-Centered Practice 4 credits
Total 13 credits
Spring Semester I
OCCT 720: Neuroscience: Processes Supporting Occupation 3 credits
OCCT 722: Biomedical & Phenomenological Perspectives on Illness & Disability 4 credits
OCCT 750: Occupation-Based Practice I:Adult 5 credits
OCCT 751: Occupation-Based Practice II: Older adults: 2-3 credits
Total 14 credits
Summer I
OCCT 720A: Fieldwork II in an Adult Disability Setting 6 credits
Fall Semester II
OCCT 828: Occupational Science II: Childhood & Adolescence 3 credits
OCCT 704: Research in Occupational Science & Therapy 3 credits
Special Focus Elective (required elective taken in another Department**) 3 credits
OCCT 738: Political, Administrative and Financial Contexts of Service Delivery 3 credits
OCCT 890: Independent Study: Occupational Therapy and Science 2 credits
Total 14 credits
Spring Semester II
OCCT 752: Occupation-Based Practice III: Pediatrics 3 credits
OCCT 992: Applied Research Experience 2 credits
OCCT 842: Historical Evolution of Occupational Therapy & Science 3 credits
OCCT 740: Evolution of Community Based Practice: Development, Implementation & Evaluation 2 credits
Total 10 credits
Summer II
OCCT 720B: Fieldwork II in area consistent with special focus 6 credits
Grand Total 63 credits
** Special Focus Elective (3) Fall. Required elective to be taken in another department:
Selection of the class is guided by special focus and approved by academic and research advisor.
Course Descriptions
OCCT 704 RESEARCH IN OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE AND THERAPY (3). Examination of research approaches and issues within occupational science and occupational therapy. Development of skills in writing research proposals and applying research results to insure evidence-based practice.
OCCT 718 MUSCULOSKELETAL DIMENSIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL PERFORMANCE (4). An in-depth review of musculoskeletal anatomy and kinesiology. Application is stressed as related to anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical dimensions of movement and occupational performance.
OCCT 720 NEUROSCIENCE: PROCESSES SUPPORTING OCCUPATION (3). Neurophysiological processes contributing to functional abilities. Study of CNS related to observed behaviors, affect, and higher cognitive components of function.
OCCT 720A, OCCT 720B FIELDWORK II (6 each). Direct experience with clients/patients in varied service treatment settings. Experience will include adult disabilities (A) and a second experience in an area of special focus (B).
OCCT 722 BIOMEDICAL AND PHENOMENOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON ILLNESS AND DISABILITY (4). The biomedical and phenomenological aspects are presented and contrasted, using medical literature and personal narratives. Emphasis on humanistic values, biomedical information, and investigative reasoning for effective occupation-centered practice.
OCCT 738 POLITICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND FINANCIAL CONTEXTS OF SERVICE DELIVERY (3). Exploration of public policies and regulations, administrative systems and skills, reimbursement and financial aspects of traditional service delivery system
OCCT 736 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ENVIRONMENTS (2). Overview of OT practice settings, professional organizations, regulatory bodies. Factors influencing practice, including legislation, reimbursement, documentation and culture of communities. Ethics, confidentiality, self-awareness, teamwork, and professionalism in practical settings.
OCCT 740 EVOLUTION OF COMMUNITY-BASED PRACTICE: DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND EVALUATION (2). History and development of occupation-based services in community settings; evolution, structure, and operation of community programs; use of consulting and planning skills in a comprehensive and systematic planning model.
OCCT 748 FUNDAMENTALS OF OCCUPATION-CENTERED PRACTICE (4). In-depth examination of core principles and methods involved in comprehensive occupational analysis, assessment of occupational performance, and therapeutic occupation across practice areas.
OCCT 750 OCCUPATIONS, ADAPTATION, AND TECHNOLOGY I (5). Prerequisites, OCCT 726, 748. Problem-orientation approach to assessment, treatment planning, and use of clinical reasoning to develop intervention strategies. Remediative, compensatory, and adaptive approaches to physical and psychosocial dysfunction are explored through case studies. Spring.
OCCT 751 OLDER ADULTS: OCCUPATIONS, ADAPTATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY II (2-3). Prerequisites, OCCT 826, 748. A problem-based learning approach to the occupational therapy clinical reasoning process; assessments, interventions, and adaptations for older adults.
OCCT 752 CHILDREN: OCCUPATIONS, ADAPTATION, AND TECHNOLOGY III (3). Prerequisites, OCCT 828, 750, 751. A problem-based learning approach to the occupational therapy clinical reasoning process, assessments, interventions, and adaptations for children with disabilities.
OCCT 826 OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE I : ADULTHOOD AND AGING (3). Investigation of continuity/discontinuity in pattern, function, and meaning of occupations from early adulthood through old age. Analysis of individual differences in occupational performance within family, SES, and cultural contexts.
OCCT 828 OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE II: Childhood and Adolescence (3). Prerequisite, OCCT 826. Age-related changes in occupational performance from infancy through adolescence. Developmental contextualism used to frame intrinsic changes and environmental influences.
OCCT 842 HISTORICAL EVOLUTION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND SCIENCE (3). This historical analysis of occupational therapy and occupational science centers upon questions of philosophical foundations, knowledge development, division of labor, and professionalism within health care.
OCCT 890 INDEPENDENT STUDY: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND SCIENCE (Var.). Elective. Independent study to pursue specific interests and topics. Faculty supervision. May be repeated for credit.
OCCT 992 APPLIED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (2). Collaborative research projects in occupational science or occupational therapy. Emphasis on data collection, analysis, and professional communications of research findings.
OCCT 993 [393] MASTER’S THESIS (var/minimum 4) Permission required.
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