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Occupational Therapy Curriculum
In response to ever-changing needs in a variety of practice environments, the curriculum is evaluated regularly to prepare students for the clinical, administrative and research demands of the profession. Prospective applicants are advised to contact the department for any updates which may alter prerequisites and curriculum requirements.

First Year
Summer Semester                                                             
Credit Hours
RS-716Human Anatomy*5
RS-535 Introduction to Evidence Based Practice*1
OT-545Surface Anatomy1
OT-612Introduction to Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy2
OT-658Medical Terminology1
OT-659 

OT Clinical Correlate(Occupation)

1
11
 
Fall Semester
RS-701Neuroscience*5
RS-555 Quantitative Research for Evidence Based Practice*1
OT-644Occupational Performance for Musculoskeletal Conditions I4
OT-644LOccupational Performance for Musculoskeletal Conditions I Lab2
OT-601Occupational Performance in Pediatrics I 3
OT-601LOccupational Performance in Pediatrics I Lab2
OT 613 Theoretical Foundations of Occupational Therapy2
19
 
Spring Semester
RS-620Pathophysiology*3
RS-560Qualitative Research for Evidence Based Practice*1
OT-646Occupational Performance for Musculoskeletal Conditions II4
OT-646LOccupational Performance for Musculoskeletal Conditions II Lab2
OT-602Occupational Performance in Pediatrics II3
OT-602L Occupational Performance in Pediatrics II Lab2
OT-522OT Clinical Correlate (Pediatrics)1
OT-603Occupational Performance for Geriatrics2
OT-661OT Clinical Correlate (Geriatrics) 1

   

19
 
Second Year
Summer Semester
RS-565Single System Research for Evidence Based Practice*1
RS-515Research Seminar*2
OT-530Occupational Performance for Neurological Conditions I3
OT-530LOccupational Performance for Neurological Conditions I Lab2
OT-604Occupational Performance for Psychosocial Practice I1
OT-604LOccupational Performance for Psychosocial Practice I Lab1
Electives

10+

 
Fall Semester
OT-510 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy3
OT-560Research/Scholarship Experience in Occupational Therapy1
OT-606 Occupational Performance for Neurological Conditions II3
OT-606LOccupational Performance for Neurological Conditions II Lab2
OT-605Occupational Performance for Psychosocial Practice II2
OT-520OT Clinical Correlate (Psychosocial Practice)1
OT-625 OT Clinical Correlate (Physical Dysfunction)1
OT-639 

Delivery and Management of Occupational Therapy

3
Electives
16+
 
Spring Semester
OT-640 Clinical Practicum I8
OT-641Clinical Practicum II8
16
 
Second Year Plus
Summer Semester
OT-642Clinical Practicum III8
OT-698 Professional Capstone Seminar1
9
 

* Interdisciplinary core courses

Electives

RS-627 Clinical Anatomy of the Upper Extremity*1
RS-665

Instructional Processes for Health Professionals* 

3
RS-695Community Based Experience*1-3v
OT 636 Advanced Treatment Techniques1-3v
OT 637Special Topics in Occupational Therapy1-3v
OT 681Independent Study1-3v
 
 
Last updated:10/16/2007 4:14 PM