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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy (MSOT)

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Total Hours Needed to Graduate:
74 Hours
Occupational Therapy Major
74 Hours

The Occupational Therapy program is a two-year, ACOTE-accredited program consisting of 74 credit hours of major requirements. Upon completion of the program—and your Level II clinical courses—you’ll be able to sit for the National Certification Exam to qualify for state licensure.

COURSE NUMBER/TITLE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
OCC 5150
Functional Kinesiology
3

Emphasizes advanced human anatomy and physiology, as well as the study of movement biomechanics and basic physics principles. Laboratory practice provides an introductory examination of human movement within the context of occupational performance. 30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.    

Prerequisite(s):
Acceptance into program, BIO 1210, BIO 1211, BIO 1220, BIO 1221, BIO 2150, HSC 1010, MTH 2750, OCC 1210, PSY 2210 

Corequisite(s):
OCC 5150L 

OCC 5150L
Functional Kinesiology Lab
0

Accompanies the course with the same number. 30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.

Prerequisite(s):
Acceptance into program, BIO 1210, BIO 1211, OCC 1210 

Corequisite(s):
OCC 5150 

OCC 5250
Theoretical Foundations of Occupational Therapy
3

Students are instructed in current theories and frames of reference utilized in occupational therapy practice. 45 hours of lecture are required.

Prerequisite(s):
Acceptance into program, OCC 1210 

Corequisite(s):
None

OCC 5350
Evidence Based Practice and Scholarship in Occupational Therapy I
2

Provides students with skills in utilizing methodologies of research by applying them to occupational therapy practices. Students will analyze research literature and learn how to prepare research proposals. 30 hours of lecture are required.

Prerequisite(s):
Acceptance into program, MTH 2750, OCC 1210 

Corequisite(s):
None

OCC 5450
Functional Neuroanatomy
2

This course will examine the anatomy and function of the human brain and central nervous system as it relates to activities of daily living and occupational performance. 30 hours of lecture are required.  

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5150 

Corequisite(s):
None

OCC 5550
Dysfunction of Occupational Performance
2

This course outlines physical and mental health conditions including etiology and clinical progression from adulthood to late adulthood. The impact on performance and implications to independent functioning will be discussed. 30 hours of lecture are required.

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5910 

Corequisite(s):
None

OCC 5710
Adult Practice in Occupational Therapy
4

Emphasizes assessment, treatment planning and development of intervention strategies within adult physical disability practice areas. Strategies designed to enhance/retain performance with emphasis on quality of life are presented. Performance areas including activities of daily living, work and play or leisure are analyzed as applied to this population. Must complete with a C or better. 60 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5250 

Corequisite(s):
OCC 5711, OCC 5750 

OCC 5711
Adult Practice in Occupational Therapy Lab
1

Accompanies the course with the same number. Students are required to use hands-on experience in a simulated situation. 60 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5910 

Corequisite(s):
OCC 5710, OCC 5750 

OCC 5750
Level I Fieldwork (Adult)
1

Provides field observation and treatment opportunities in settings that offer services for the adult. Focused on the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, weekly seminars provide opportunities to reinforce client-centered, evidence-based practice. Must complete with a C or better. 15 hours of lecture with a side note 40-70 hours of clinical hours are required.

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5810 

Corequisite(s):
OCC 5710 

OCC 5810
Assessment of Occupational Engagement
3

Introduces the concepts of occupational therapy assessment. Course includes a discussion of the processes involved for choosing assessment tools and types of assessments; the relation of the assessment process to the performance of occupations. Discussion of the assessments used in occupational therapy practice areas. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.

Prerequisite(s):
Acceptance into program, OCC 1210 

Corequisite(s):
OCC 5811 

OCC 5811
Assessment of Occupational Engagement Lab
1

Accompanies the course with the same number. Students are required to use hands-on experience in using assessments in a simulated situation. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.

Prerequisite(s):
Acceptance into program, OCC 1210 

Corequisite(s):
OCC 5810 

OCC 5850
Leadership, Management and Professional Responsibilities in Occupational Therapy
3

This course focuses on developing leadership and management skills necessary in occupational therapy service delivery. Professional roles and responsibilities will be discussed. Students will learn how to facility high quality care for clients while being responsive to productivity and reimbursement standards. Topics include, but are not limited to, legislative advocacy, personnel management, consultation, new program marketing, professional competency and ethics. Must complete with a C or better. 45 hours of lecture are required.

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5250 

Corequisite(s):
None

OCC 5910
Occupational Analysis of Activities and Tasks
3

Provides students with an understanding of activities and their historical implications in the practice of occupational therapy. Analysis opportunities will occur in areas like activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and leisure skills and the use of mediums will be presented to assist students with understanding the importance of being able to teach life tasks. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.

Prerequisite(s):
Acceptance into program, OCC 1210 

Corequisite(s):
OCC 5911 

OCC 5911
Occupational Analysis of Activities and Tasks Lab
1

Accompanies the course with the same number. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.

Prerequisite(s):
Acceptance into program, OCC 1210 

Corequisite(s):
OCC 5910 

OCC 5950
Implications of Aging on Occupational Performance
3

This course is the study of normal development and performance through adulthood and the older adult. Current concepts addressing prevention and community resources are explored. 45 hours of lecture are required.

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5810 

Corequisite(s):
None

OCC 6010
Mental Health Practice in Occupational Therapy
3

Covers mental health assessment and treatment strategies using psychosocial frames of reference and evidence based research. Therapeutic use of self, occupation and group processes are emphasized. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.  

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5250 

Corequisite(s):
OCC 6011

OCC 6011
Mental Health Practice in Occupational Therapy Lab
1

Accompanies the course with the same number. Students are required to use hands-on experience in a simulated situation. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.  

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5250 

Corequisite(s):
OCC 6010 

OCC 6150
Special Topics in Occupational Therapy Practice
2

This course focuses on specialized areas relevant to occupational therapy practice and emerging practice trends. Must complete with a C or better. 30 hours of lecture are required.

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5710 

Corequisite(s):
None

OCC 6210
Pediatric Practice in Occupational Therapy
3

Examines child development from birth through 18. Pathology/conditions and their implications to development are discussed. Emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and development of intervention strategies in practice areas serving children. Must complete with a C or better. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5250 

Corequisite(s):
OCC 6211, OCC 6250 

OCC 6211
Pediatric Practice in Occupational Therapy Lab
1

Accompanies the course with the same number. Students are required to use hands-on experience in a simulated situation. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5910 

Corequisite(s):
OCC 6210, OCC 6250 

OCC 6250
Level I Fieldwork I (Pediatric)
1

Provides field observation of children of varying ages and needs. Students have the opportunity to observe and consider the implication a disability has on development. A weekly seminar provides the instructor with the opportunity to tie the observation to the occupational therapy process. Must complete a C or better. 15 hours of lecture with a side note of 20-40 hours of clinical hours of clinical hours are required.

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5910 

Corequisite(s):
OCC 6210 

OCC 6310A
Case-Based Clinical Reasoning and Practice
4

Utilizing a problem-based approach, students are guided through the process of applying clinical reasoning principles to a variety of cases. Clinical observation and case assignments will be utilized to reflect on and process experiences. Ethical issues related to treatment and service provision will be discussed. Must complete with a C or better. 60 hours of lecture are required.

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5250, OCC 5810, OCC 5910, OCC 6410 

Corequisite(s):
None

OCC 6350
Evidence Based Practice and Scholarship in Occupational Therapy II
3

Allows students the opportunity to design, develop and implement a research project utilizing skills from occupational therapy experiences and the statistical course sequence. Must complete with a C or better. 45 hours of lecture are required.

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5350 

Corequisite(s):
None

OCC 6410
Personal and Environmental Adaptations
4

Includes designing and restructuring of the physical environment including the home and work environment to assist self-care, work, play and leisure performance. Emphasis is on architectural barriers and utilization of wheelchairs and other equipment. Includes a study of assistive technology, principles of wellness, ergonomics, work hardening, work site and job analysis. Must complete with a C or better. 60 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5910 

Corequisite(s):
OCC 6411 

OCC 6411
Personal and Environmental Adaptations Lab
1

Accompanies the course with the same number. Students are required to use hands-on experience in a simulated situation. 60 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5910 

Corequisite(s):
OCC 6410 

OCC 6450
Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
3

Builds on the foundational knowledge in functional kinesiology. Students will learn upper extremity anatomy in order to use the knowledge gained to develop clinical reasoning skills for the rehabilitation of upper extremity dysfunction. Includes related topics of hand therapy assessment and treatment, modalities and wound care. Introduces fabrication of splints. Must complete with a C or better. 45 hours of lecture are required.  

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5150, OCC 5150L 

Corequisite(s):
None

OCC 6550
Health and Wellness Promotion in Occupational Therapy
3

This course explores the role of occupation in the promotion of health and the prevention of disease, illness and dysfunction. Occupational therapy concepts that enhance well-being and social participation will be examined. Must complete with a C or better. 45 hours of lecture are required.

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5550 

Corequisite(s):
None

OCC 6650
Level I Fieldwork (Psychosocial)
1

This course provides supervised opportunities in the community to design, deliver, and evaluate service programming in traditional and emerging areas of practice with a psychological and/or social focus. Emphasis will be on the application of knowledge in real world settings. Must complete with a C or better. 15 hours lecture with a side note of 20-40 hours of clinical hours are required.

Prerequisite(s):
OCC 5810 

Corequisite(s):
OCC 6010 

OCC 6750
Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork
6

Provides a full-time, three-month clinical affiliation (490-hour minimum) in a setting which provides students with experience in an occupational therapy practice. Students must complete all OT major coursework and gain approval by the program director of the Occupational Therapy program before enrolling in this course. Online discussions and assignments over the course of the semester will be required as well.

Prerequisite(s):
Background checks

Corequisite(s):
None

OCC 6850
Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork
6

Provides a full-time, three-month clinical affiliation (490-hour minimum) in a setting which provides students with experience in an occupational therapy practice. Students must complete all OT major coursework and gain approval by the program director of the Occupational Therapy program before enrolling in this course. Online discussions and assignments over the course of the semester will be required as well.

Prerequisite(s):
Background checks

Corequisite(s):
None

In Their Words
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“The Occupational Therapy Program allowed us to meet individuals in the community. These opportunities were the most rewarding, because we were able to advocate for our profession as well as build confidence as students.”
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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy: Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
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