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OT 500 - Behavior and Development of Children
Credits:
4.00
Introduction to the biological, psychosocial, and cultural
aspects of human development from birth through adolescence.
Emphasis on theories that help explain human behavior;
discussion of implications of developmental research.
OT 501 - Developmental Tasks of Adulthood
Credits:
4.00
Includes the biological and psychosocial context of
development. Developmental tasks as they relate to the
accomplishment of prior tasks, physiological change,
socioeconomic status, and psychosocial development.
Prereq: child development course or permission.
OT 510 - Exploring Occupational Therapy and Occupation
Credits:
4.00
Occupational therapy will be introduced as a human
service profession through experiential and academic
activities which illustrate the personal and professional
skills required to practice in a variety of settings and
roles. Basic concepts of human occupation and the
therapeutic use of occupation will be explored. Comparisons
will be made to related human service careers. Students will
be encouraged to do a personal assessment of their interest
and potential for further study of occupational therapy.
Students will be required to complete a community service
learning assignment.
OT 511 - Introduction to Professional Literature and Communication
Credits:
4.00
Literature related to the practice of occupational therapy
and the communication skills required of therapists.
Emphasis on research in professional literature, scholarly
writing, and professional terminology. Introduction to oral
reporting, clinical observation, and documentation
techniques. Prereq: sophomore OT major. Writing intensive.
OT 595 - Special Topics
Credits:
4.00
Explores areas related to occupational therapy theory,
practice, and/or research. Special fee on topic: College as
Transition.
OT 685 - Psychosocial Disorders and Everyday Life
Credits:
4.00
The study of abnormal behavior in the context of its effect
on everyday function. It provides background information on
adult psychosocial disorders commonly seen by service
providers in the mental health system. Students learn to
observe and describe behavior in terms of functional
impairment, diagnostic criteria, and causative factors.
General psychosocial and biological treatments are studied.
This course or its equivalent is a prerequisite for entry to
the professional masters degree program in occupational
therapy. Students are expected to bring to this course a
basic knowledge of psychosocial aspects of human
development. Prereq: PSYC 401.
OT 695 - Independent Study
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
In-depth study with faculty supervision. Prereq: junior
standing in OT major; approval of major adviser and faculty
of area concerned. May be repeated for a maximum of 8
credits.
OT 722 - Assistive Technology
Credits:
4.00
This hands on course will provide participants with an
overview of the application of assistive technology in all
life settings for individuals affected by physical, sensory,
or cognitive limitations. Methods, materials, and resources
for obtaining and providing assistive technology services
will also be discussed. Special fee.
OT 723 - Group Process in Occupational Therapy
Credits:
2.00
Theoretical and applied dimensions of group process in both
clinical and organizational settings. Skills in group
planning, implementation, and evaluation for direct service
roles. Indirect service roles including program development,
collaborative leadership, and teamwork studied. Students
actively participate in simulated group experience. Prereq:
OT senior standing. Special fee. Writing intensive.
OT 724 - Assistive Technology and Physical Disabilities
Credits:
4.00
An advanced course that focuses on the specialized assistive
technology needs of persons with physical impairments.
Topics include: seating and positioning needs; prosthetic
devices; manual powered mobility devices; ergonomics and
computer access. Special fee.
OT 726 - Assistive Technology and Sensory, Communicative, and Cognitive Disabilities
Credits:
4.00
Explores the application of various technologies for
individuals with visual, auditory, cognitive and
communication impairments. Included are: Blind and low
vision aides, assistive listening devices, alternative and
augmentative communication devices, memory aides, and
prompting aides. Special fee.
OT 741 - Human Occupation I
Credits:
4.00
Students will have three hours of classroom contact and
regular contact with a mentor who is a master of a
particular occupational activity. Students learn the
activity with support of the mentor and other relevant
experiences. Assignments include a presentation and two
papers. An honors in the major course. Writing intensive.
OT 742 - Human Occupation II
Credits:
4.00
Expanding on the work from Human Occupation I, this course
facilitates students' understanding of occupation as
described and utilized in occupational therapy. The course
has a four-fold purpose, (1) consider the historical and
philosophical base of occupation, (2) examine the frames of
reference that define and delineate occupation as a
therapeutic medium, (3) explore the importance and meaning
of belonging to a group, and (4) engage in ethnographic
research.
OT 751 - Mind Body Systems/Neurologically Based Function and Dysfunction
Credits:
4.00
Students will study neurologically related disorders
commonly seen by occupational therapists. A problem based
learning method will be used to examine the perceptual,
cognitive, biopsychosocial basis of these disorders. A basic
overview of human body-mind systems will be provided with an
emphasis on pathology, the recognition of symptoms, their
causes and the occupational implications of the disorders.
Selected theoretical frames of reference for assessment and
intervention will be discussed in terms of general, holistic
methods of practice. The course is a prerequisite for
courses in specific occupational therapy assessment and
intervention.
OT 752 - Human Movement in Occupations
Credits:
4.00
This course will integrate the student's prerequisite
knowledge of occupation. The course will develop skills
required for interpretation of biomechanical analysis for
creating successful occupational performance for
individuals with varied musculoskeletal, cardiac and
respiratory dysfunction. Integration of the occupational
therapy clinical reasoning process and the use of
occupations as a therapeutic mechanism for change will be
emphasized. The analysis of environment as it relates to
human movement and participation in desired occupations will
be explored. Special fee.
OT 761 - Occupational Therapy: Professional Roles and Principles of Practice
Credits:
3.00
This course introduces students to foundation knowledge,
values and philosophy of OT practice. Students learn and
apply professional behavior skills required for competent
and ethical OT practice. Topics included in the course are:
historical roots of occupational therapy, organization and
structure of the profession, professional roles, theoretical
frameworks, the occupational therapy process, clinical
reasoning, and professional code of ethics. Course
assignments introduce students to the profession's
scholarly literature.
OT 762 - Occupational Therapy Evaluation and Intervention I
Credits:
4.00
The main goal of this course is to introduce students to the
OT evaluation process. Students will apply the clinical
reasoning process to OT evaluation across age levels, and
types of medical conditions. Students will learn about
common assessment tools available to occupational
therapists, where, when, and how to apply them, and how to
evaluate assessment tools. Students will develop technical
skills in administering selected evaluation tools, in
integrating assessment data, and demonstrate emergent
clinical decisions about intervention planning. Finally,
they will gain an appreciation of the importance of
measurement in various facets of OT practice. Special fee.
OT 771 - Enabling Participation in Community Groups
Credits:
4.00
In this class students will work in an organization, learn
about the people served by this organization, conduct an
assessment for occupation-based program or wellness program
needs within the organization, and develop a proposal for
this program to be implemented during the semester. Special
fee.
OT 772 - Occupation, Health, and Community Programming
Credits:
4.00
This is the second course in the Community Occupational
Therapy Sequence. Students will continue to work with their
first semester seminar group in the same organization. They
will begin the semester by adapting their plan based on the
feedback from the organization. They will use the rest of
the semester to implement their program and evaluate its
effectiveness. Special fee. Writing intensive.
OT 774 - Occupational Therapy in School Systems
Credits:
1.00
Current issues of practice in school systems. Explores
unique features of occupational therapy in schools,
interrelationships among educational personnel, and
unique skills necessary for effective service delivery.
Prereq: OT 694.
OT 795 - Special Topics
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
Explores areas related to occupational therapy theory,
practice, and/or research. May repeat to 12 credits but not
in duplicate subject areas. Prereq: permission. Cr/F.
OT 799A - Continuing Fieldwork
Credits:
Students who have previously registered for OT 797, 798, or
799 and have not completed their fieldwork must register for
OT 799A. Prereq: permission. Cr/F. IA (continuous grading.)