Occupational Therapy, MS

Occupational therapists require a minimum of a master’s degree to practice in the field of occupational therapy. They work with individuals across the lifespan who have cognitive, physical, and mental challenges, helping them improve their ability to perform everyday tasks and achieve more independence. They begin by assessing patients’ current abilities, and then they develop and implement plans of care that help the patients learn or regain the skills needed to live, work, and play. The delivery of the Occupational Therapy program at the graduate level revolves around instructors facilitating learning through problem-based case management. Students in the program will utilize theory, logic, clinical reasoning and pragmatic skills in an interactive learning environment.

Occupational Therapy Major - 74 Hours

OCC 5150 - Functional Kinesiology Credits: 3
OCC 5150L - Functional Kinesiology Lab Credits: 0
OCC 5250 - Theoretical Foundations of Occupational Therapy Credits: 3
OCC 5350 - Evidence-Based Practice and Scholarship in Occupational Therapy I Credits: 2
OCC 5450 - Functional Neuroanatomy Credits: 2
OCC 5550 - Dysfunction of Occupational Performance Credits: 2
OCC 5710 - Adult Practice in Occupational Therapy Credits: 4
OCC 5711 - Adult Practice in Occupational Therapy Lab Credits: 1
OCC 5750 - Level I Fieldwork (Adult) Credits: 1
OCC 5810 - Assessment of Occupational Engagement Credits: 3
OCC 5811 - Assessment of Occupational Engagement Lab Credits: 1
OCC 5850 - Leadership, Management and Professional Responsibilities in Occupational Therapy Credits: 3
OCC 5910 - Occupational Analysis of Activities and Tasks Credits: 3
OCC 5911 - Occupational Analysis of Activities and Tasks Lab Credits: 1
OCC 5950 - Implications of Aging on Occupational Performance Credits: 3
OCC 6010 - Mental Health Practice in Occupational Therapy Credits: 3
OCC 6011 - Mental Health Practice in Occupational Therapy Lab Credits: 1
OCC 6150 - Special Topics in Occupational Therapy Practice Credits: 2
OCC 6210 - Pediatric Practice in Occupational Therapy Credits: 3
OCC 6211 - Pediatric Practice in Occupational Therapy Lab Credits: 1
OCC 6250 - Level I Fieldwork (Pediatric) Credits: 1
OCC 6310A - Case-Based Clinical Reasoning and Practice Credits: 4
OCC 6350 - Evidence-Based Practice and Scholarship in Occupational Therapy II Credits: 3
OCC 6410 - Personal and Environmental Adaptations Credits: 4
OCC 6411 - Personal and Environmental Adaptations Lab Credits: 1
OCC 6450 - Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Credits: 3
OCC 6550 - Health and Wellness Promotion in Occupational Therapy Credits: 3
OCC 6650 - Level I Fieldwork (Psychosocial) Credits: 1
OCC 6750 - Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork Credits: 6
OCC 6850 - Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork Credits: 6

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 74

The Master of Occupational Therapy program is currently recognized as fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929; phone: (301) 652-6611; web address: www.acoteonline.org. Students must have successfully completed all Level I and Level II clinical experiences and have graduated from an accredited occupational therapy program to be eligible to sit for the national certification examination and to qualify for state licensure.

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