Numbers in parentheses at the end of the course descriptions indicate the number of lecture, discussion, and laboratory hours per week.

Provides historical background of the profession, including evolution of theories, practice models, professional ethics and values, and therapist roles. Introduces identification and development of emergent practice areas, using the perspective of individuals, groups and populations. Reviews knowledge required for recognizing gaps and creating new opportunities for service. (0-2-0). Two credits. Offered fall semester.

OT 551 Meaningful Living Through Occupation.

Provides foundational concepts for understanding the value of occupation in human life. Reviews common health care concepts and human development from the perspective of occupation and time use. Examines health care knowledge in relation to daily activities and performance contexts, considering the needs of individuals, groups/families and communities/populations. (0-3-0). Three credits. Offered fall semester.

Laboratory designed to complement the Health and Meaning Perspectives course. Course will include opportunities for students to have experiential practice with the concepts that are presented in its companion course. Activities will include using problem-based learning, observations, interviews and application of common occupational therapy practices. (0-0-4). Two credits. Offered fall semester.

This experience is designed to provide students familiarity with a variety of clients, diagnoses, age ranges, and contexts; and to see the roles or potential roles of OT. It provides the opportunity to observe the OT process and interact with clients, which complements the didactic experience. (0-2-8). Two credits. Offered fall semester.

Provides historical background for the development of professional practice with children and adolescents. Course includes the evolution of theories, practice models and role of the therapist as educator, considering the needs of individuals, groups and populations. Addresses gaps in, and new opportunities for, service.(0-2-0). Two credits. Offered winter semester.

Theoretical and practice concepts, assessment and intervention methods are developed for OT services at individual, group, and population levels for children and adolescents. Students learn to identify barriers to occupational performance at all levels and address barriers through selecting and conducting assessments, designing interventions, conducting advocacy, research, education and documentation. (0-3-0). Three credits. Offered winter semester.

OT 562 Child and Adolescent Laboratory.

Laboratory sessions to experience and practice OT assessments and interventions learned in concurrent occupational opportunities course. (0-0-4). Two credits. Offered winter semester.

This experience is designed to provide students familiarity with the child and adolescent population, and the associated diagnoses and contexts. It provides the opportunity to observe the OT process, interact with clients, and to see the role of an OT in a specific setting, which complements the didactic experience. (0-2-8). Two credits. Offered winter semester.

This course will teach major quantitative and qualitative models of research used by occupational therapists and the process of designing and carrying out research related to practice problems. Students will be introduced to evidence-based practice methods and outcomes research used to validate OT theory and practice. (3-2-0). Four credits. Offered winter semester.

Provides historical background for the development of professional practice with adults. Course includes the evolution of theories, practice models and role of the therapist as educator and consultant, considering the needs of individuals, groups and populations. Addresses gaps in, and new opportunities for, service. (0-2-0). Two credits. Offered spring/summer semester.

OT 571 Adult Practice.

Theoretical and practice concepts, assessment and intervention methods are developed for OT services at individual, group and population levels for adults. Students learn to identify barriers to occupational performance at all levels and address barriers through selecting and conducting assessments, designing interventions, conducting advocacy, research, education and documentation. (0-3-0). Three credits. Offered spring/summer semester.

Laboratory sessions to experience and practice OT assessments and interventions learned in concurrent occupational opportunities course. (0-0-4). Two credits. Offered spring/summer semester.

This experience is designed to provide students familiarity with the adult population, and the associated diagnoses and contexts. It provides the opportunity to observe the OT process, interact with clients, and to see the role of an OT in a specific setting, which complements the didactic experience. (0-2-8). Two credits. Offered spring/summer semester.

Provides historical background for the development of professional practice with older adults. Course includes the evolution of theories, practice models and role of the therapist as educator and consultant, considering the needs of individuals, groups and populations. Addresses gaps in, and new opportunities for, service.(0-3-0). Three credits. Offered fall semester.

Theoretical and practice concepts, assessment and intervention methods are developed for OT services at individual, group, and populations levels for older adults. Students learn to identify barriers to occupational performance at all levels and address barriers through selecting and conducting assessments, designing interventions, conducting advocacy, research, education and documentation. (0-3-0). Three credits. Offered fall semester.

Laboratory sessions to experience and practice OT assessments and interventions learned in concurrent occupational opportunities course. (0-0-4). Two credits. Offered fall semester.

OT 653 Level I Fieldwork (Part 4).

This experience is designed to provide students familiarity with the older adult population, and the associated diagnoses and contexts. It provides the opportunity to observe the OT process, interact with clients, and to see the role of an OT in a specific setting, which complements the didactic experience. (0-2-8). Two credits. Offered fall semester.

The first half of the final practice experience in the curriculum. Designed to assist students in making the student/therapist transition, it is completed in a practice setting supervised by an experienced OTR. Experience includes a variety of diagnoses and age ranges to complement the didactic experience. (0-0-40). Nine credits. Offered winter semester.

The continuation of the final practice experience in the curriculum. Implemented in the same way as the first half, the experience includes another variety of diagnoses and age ranges. This experience may be more focused or may represent the specific request of a student. (0-0-40). Nine credits. Offered spring/summer semester.