Focuses on the essential study of the body and associated terminology with a view toward the structure and function of the body parts, organs, and systems and their relationship to the whole body. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
BIO 1211
Accompanies the lecture course and if required, it is to be taken concurrently. Students will perform minimal dissections and explorations of main anatomical structures using models and virtual explorations to reinforce the material presented in the lecture. This course focuses on the structure and function of the body parts, organs, and systems and their relation to the body as a whole. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required. Click here for access to the Student Learning Outcomes for this course.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
BIO 1210
Focuses on the physiology of the body system on a cellular level and their relationship to the whole body. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 1210, BIO 1211
Corequisite(s):
BIO 1221
Accompanies the lecture course and if required, is to be taken concurrently. Students will perform dissections to reinforce the material presented in the lecture. This course focuses on the physiology of the body systems on a cellular level and their relationship to the body as a whole. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 1210, BIO 1211
Corequisite(s):
BIO 1220
Examines general disease mechanisms with an emphasis on the disease processes within each body system.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
BIO 1220
Provides students with a foundation for college success, as well as the exploration of various health professions and tools for career planning. Emphasizes concepts of professionalism, health care ethics, and confidentiality as well as an introduction to electronic health records (EHR) and relevant medical terminology.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Covers the application of basic physics principles and advanced human anatomy as it pertains to the study of human movement. Emphasizes biomechanics, arthrokinematics, palpation, functional anatomy, and therapeutic principles. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab required.
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 1210, BIO 1211
Corequisite(s):
BIO 1220, BIO 1221, HSC 2710L
Gives students a base of knowledge of the organizing principles of human neural structure and function. Upon completion of the course, students should have a good foundation for future clinical or other advanced courses in neuroscience.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Examines the current ethical issues in the healthcare system. Problems and conflicts posed by interpersonal, professional, and client relationships as well as business considerations will be discussed. Ethical issues explored may include right to live, right to die, transplants, informed consent, sterilization, abortion, and human experimentation.
Prerequisite(s):
HSC 1110, HSC 3110, HSC 3150 or OCC 1010
Corequisite(s):
None
Introduces students to the concepts of the profession including the Practice Framework and the threads of the curriculum (client-centered, occupation-based intervention, and professional ethics). The various levels of the profession are explained as well as the credentialing process. The application for the program is distributed in this course and it is a prerequisite for acceptance. This is the first course in occupational therapy offered in the curriculum and is therefore a foundation course. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides students with an understanding of activities and their historical implications in the practice of occupational therapy. Activity analysis will be explored in detail. Analysis opportunities will occur in areas like activities of daily living/self-care and leisure skills. Crafts and the use of mediums will be presented to assist students with understanding the importance of being able to teach life tasks. 60 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required. Must complete with a C or better.
Prerequisite(s):
Accepted into the program and OCC 1010 or Acceptance into the program and OTA 1110A.
Corequisite(s):
OCC 2220L
Focuses on the application of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework through advanced task analysis and adaptation. Students are instructed in current theories and frames of reference utilized in occupational therapy practice. 60 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required. Must complete with a C or better.
Prerequisite(s):
Accepted into the program
Corequisite(s):
OCC 2330L
Introduces the concepts of occupational therapy assessment. This 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 areas of self-care, work, play, and leisure skill areas; and a discussion of the assessment of physical function including range of motion and manual muscle testing, sensory, neuromotor, cognitive and psychosocial performance components. An overview of the physiologic dimensions of activity and assessment is provided. Students are required to use hands-on experience in using assessment in a simulated test situation. Recent literature on assessment is reviewed. 30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required. Must complete with a C or better.
Prerequisite(s):
Accepted into the program, OCC 2220
Corequisite(s):
OCC 2550L
Outlines conditions and disorders including etiology and clinical progression from adulthood to late adulthood. The impact on performance and implication to independent functioning will be discussed. Must complete with a C or better.
Prerequisite(s):
Accepted into the program, OCC 2330
Corequisite(s):
None
Focuses on the basic concepts, evolution, utilization, and legislative issues surrounding wellness, complementary, and integrative therapies used in treatment. Students will experience the use of complementary/integrative therapies to enhance personal wellness and clinical skills. Must complete with a C or better.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Introduces the organization, administrative structure, and functions of occupational therapy service programs. Emphasis is on communication techniques, differentiating the levels of functions of staff and legal implications of service delivery. 30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required. Must complete with a C or better.
Prerequisite(s):
Accepted into the program
Corequisite(s):
OCC 3130L
Provides students, in a laboratory-based setting, with a hands-on opportunity to develop documentation skills centered around a problem-based format. Must complete with a C or better.
Prerequisite(s):
Accepted into the program, OCC 2550
Corequisite(s):
None
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 observations to the occupational therapy process. 25 hours of lecture and 20 hours of fieldwork are required. Must complete with a C or better.
Prerequisite(s):
OCC 2330
Corequisite(s):
None
Examines child development from birth through 18. This course covers reflexes and motor and sensory development through age 5 in detail. Pathology/conditions and their implications to development are discussed thoroughly. Must complete with a C or better.
Prerequisite(s):
OCC 2330
Corequisite(s):
None
Studies disease/injuries, including etiology and clinical progression from young through late adulthood. The impact on performance and implication to independent functioning will be discussed. Must complete with a C or better.
Prerequisite(s):
OCC 3140
Corequisite(s):
None
Completes the study of normal development and performance through adulthood and the older adult. Introduces specific diseases/conditions commonly experienced by the older adult. Current concepts addressing prevention and community resources are explored. Must complete with a C or better.
Prerequisite(s):
Accepted into the program, OCC 2330
Corequisite(s):
None
Emphasizes application of theory to practice with an adult population. Intervention strategies to assist people with regaining performance are covered. Consideration is also given to conditions seen frequently in practice settings. This course requires students to prioritize needs and demonstrate proficiency with common modalities. 60 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required. Must complete with a C or better.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
OCC 4020L
Emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and development of intervention strategies with the older adult. 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. 60 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required. Must complete with a C or better.
Prerequisite(s):
OCC 4020
Corequisite(s):
OCC 4030L
Students will investigate services that assist people in regaining performance/independence. A weekly seminar provides the instructor with the opportunity to tie community services to the occupational therapy process. 60 hours of lecture are required. Must complete with a C or better.
Prerequisite(s):
OCC 2330
Corequisite(s):
None
Includes designing and restructuring the physical environment to assist self-care, work, play, and leisure performance. Emphasis is on architectural barriers and utilization of wheelchairs and other equipment. Includes in-depth study of assistive technology, principles of wellness, ergonomics, work hardening, work site, and job analysis. 60 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required. Must complete with a C or better.
Prerequisite(s):
OCC 2550
Corequisite(s):
OCC 4350L
Focuses on the student’s ability to understand and appreciate the role of occupational therapy in home and community settings utilizing evidence-based practice and current models of service delivery. This course explores a variety of roles for the occupational therapist in community-based settings. Students will learn to apply the philosophical roots of occupational therapy to contemporary practice. In addition, students will gain an overview of funding sources, governmental policies, and documentation needs relevant to community-based practice. 60 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required. Must complete with a C or better.
Prerequisite(s):
OCC 2550
Corequisite(s):
OCC 4550L
Equips students with a psychological foundation of theories related to death, dying, and bereavement. Prepares students who are entering a helping profession to work with others to understand and cope with death, dying, and bereavement.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Examines changes that occur across the human lifespan, from conception to end of life. Topics include physical, perceptual, cognitive, personality, social, and emotional changes.
Prerequisite(s):
PSY 1110 or PSY 2050
Corequisite(s):
None
Analyzes the anatomical, psychological, cultural, and social aspects of a wide range of topics in the area of human sexuality. Course emphasis is on developing understanding and awareness of variations of sexual expression and the role of sexuality throughout the various phases of the life cycle.
Prerequisite(s):
PSY 1110 or PSY 2050
Corequisite(s):
None
Studies the nature of adolescent behavior and its underlying dynamics. The emphasis is on establishing skills necessary to work with this group. Areas of focus include physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth of adolescents. Research findings on issues and disorders common to adolescents are considered.
Prerequisite(s):
EDU 3120 or PSY 1110
Corequisite(s):
None
Presents a study of individuals in the social context in which they live. Topics such as attitudes and attitude change, altruism, effects of being in a group, conformity, obedience, persuasion, and interpersonal attraction are studied.
Prerequisite(s):
PSY 1110 or PSY 2050
Corequisite(s):
None
Students will develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills in the context of personal, professional, digital, and academic environments, with emphasis on analysis. This course will enable students to examine, develop, and employ the writing process while focusing on audience, invention, rhetorical context, language, style, purpose, written communication strategies, and digital demands.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Students will extend and apply concepts introduced in Composition and Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Literacy, through the development of written arguments and oral presentations for a variety of academic and professional audiences.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1010, MTH 1010
Corequisite(s):
None
COM 1020 This capstone course is designed to synthesize and transfer knowledge gained from the general education coursework. Students will apply learning experiences to professional, real world, complex, and ethical issues.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1020, MTH 1010, PSY 2050, SOC 3050
Corequisite(s):
None
This course introduces skills in reasoning, critical thinking, and quantitative literacy. Students will develop the ability to reason and solve quantitative problems from a wide array of contexts and real-world situations. Students will develop the analytical skills necessary to ask questions and define problems; develop and apply quantitative models; and interpret data in order to evaluate arguments supported by quantitative evidence.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Examines more advanced elements of algebra emphasizing the use of algebra and functions in problem solving and modeling. Key topics include functions, inverse functions, complex numbers, rational functions, logarithms, exponential functions, conic sections, sequences and series. Graphing is by recognition and transformation rather than by plotting points. MTH 1120 – College Algebra II satisfies the MTA College Algebra Pathway.
Prerequisite(s):
MTH 1110
Corequisite(s):
None
Focuses on data interpretation and practical application of introductory level statistics. Emphasizes a conceptual understanding of the use of statistics in various fields, including the ability to interpret results. Topics include development and analysis of descriptive statistics, inferential statistics (bivariate), and regression analysis. Students determine appropriate statistical methods, calculate basic statistical values, and analyze/interpret data sets including statistical software study results. MTH 2750 – Statistical Methods satisfies the MTA Statistics Pathway
Prerequisite(s):
MTH 1010 or MTH 1110
Corequisite(s):
None
The course provides a foundation for understanding human relationships and transferring that knowledge to personal/professional applications. Topics include basic dynamics of human relationships; awareness of self; the effect of environment on thoughts and behavior; the importance of intercultural competence; ethics and social responsibility; as well as building skills that will improve individual and team functions.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1010, MTH 1010
Corequisite(s):
COM 1020
Students will develop their civic knowledge and cultural competence by exploring topics that demonstrate the relationship between the local, national, and global dimensions of complex issues. Students will develop their awareness of cultural diversity and sharpen their analytical skills by integrating economic, political science, sociological, and ethical concepts, theories, and perspectives. Requires completion of a service-learning experience.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1020, MTH 1010, PSY 2050
Corequisite(s):
None
