O T 650 - Advanced Occupational Therapy Theory, Concepts, & Application. 3 Credits.

This course explores innovative occupational therapy practice models as well as emerging trends in practice. Level: Graduate.

O T 651 - Professional & Ethical Reasoning in Occupational Therapy. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on analysis of models and case examples of professional and ethical reasoning in occupational therapy. Level: Graduate.

O T 652 - OT Evidence Based Practice: Methods & Applications. 3 Credits.

This course teaches the OT practitioner advanced skills to be a knowledgeable consumer and translator of evidence, including being able to integrate evidence, client’s preferences, and context for best practice. Level: Graduate.

O T 653 - Methods of Evaluation in Occupational Therapy Practice. 2 Credits.

Through critical reflection and case studies, students will interpret scores and evaluation data to inform occupation-based, client-centered intervention planning. Level: Graduate.

O T 654 - Professionalism: The Doctoring Profession in Occupational Therapy. 2 Credits.

This course provides the clinical doctoral learner with the opportunity for examination and discussion of the responsibilities, challenges and opportunities inherent in doctoral level occupational therapy practice. Level: Graduate.

O T 655 - Occupational Therapy in Prevention, Health, & Disability. 3 Credits.

This course explores the roles, evidence, value, and potential of occupational therapy in three domains: 1) prevention, 2) promotion of health and well-being, and 3) improvement of function and participation for people with and without disabilities. Level: Graduate.

O T 656 - Occupational Therapy Outcomes Measurement and Program Evaluation. 3 Credits.

This course introduces students to the qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods for measuring research outcomes of OT interventions and occupational science. Level: Graduate.

O T 657 - Personal Leadership for the Health Professional: Essentials to Transform Practice. 3 Credits.

Offered every semester. This course will explore the essentials of progressive leadership development critical to add value and ensure quality outcomes in clinical practice and education. Discussions will focus on personal leadership that starts from within, can be learned, isn’t positional, and IS critical for all health professionals if we expect to be part of the team that transforms health care. Level: Graduate.

O T 658 - Capstone Preparation. 2 Credits.

Offered every semester. This course enables students to plan their capstone project. The capstone project is an immersive learning experience that can focus on such topics as clinical practice, research, administration, leadership, program development or evaluation, advocacy, policy development, education, or theory development, among others. It will incorporate principles of evidence-based and occupation-based practice by having students address a specific healthcare problem or health outcome and implement practice changes that improve health care, health care delivery, or health-related outcomes. The project is a scholarly experience guided by an expert mentor that provides evidence of critical thinking, problem identification, proposal development, implementation, and evaluation. Capstones will involve collection, analysis, and synthesis of data or information that addresses a need, answers a question, or contributes to occupational therapy in a meaningful way. The capstone should also disseminate evidence-based information to an external audience. Once the capstone topic is approved, students will be supervised by a capstone advisor who will guide the student through the completion of the capstone project. Students will expound upon a topic, search the literature, and prepare a proposal. Projects requiring IRB approval should follow the procedures for application. The capstone mentor will guide the student through the completion of the capstone project. Level: Graduate

O T 659 - The Teaching and Learning Continuum of Education for OTs. 2 Credits.

Offered every semester. This course encompasses the planning, conducting, and assessment of outcomes for teaching knowledge and skills to a variety of learners (professionals and lay people). To be an effective teacher, we must develop an understanding of learning theories, assessment, instructional methods and activities, and course design which produces significant learning experiences. Course design illustrates teaching and learning practices grounded in andragogy and the enhancement of students’ teaching skills. Students will: (1) examine teaching and learning theories, (2) explore adult learning principles (andragogy), (3) consider the influence of culture and context, and (4) learn to create significant learning experiences and design a course that promotes student engagement and improves learning. Level: Graduate

O T 661 - Trends in Occupational Therapy Practice. 3 Credits.

Offered every semester. This course will explore how occupational therapy practice is changing to demonstrate innovative and emerging practice models as well as examining occupational therapy practice internationally. Students will reflect on which aspects of practice across different settings (e.g., clinical, military, community-based, etc.) are still salient despite changes in sociocultural and health care contexts. Special emphasis will be placed on "occupation in context": understanding occupation in contexts and environments at the personal, physical, social, cultural, temporal, spatial, and virtual levels. Assignments will engender analysis of current and past occupational therapy practice to build a thorough understanding of the foundational tenets and trajectory of the profession. Level: Graduate

O T 662 - Technology in Occupational Therapy. 2 Credits.

Offered every semester. This course focuses on assessment and intervention strategies utilizing adaptive equipment and assistive technologies to support the functional performance of individuals with disabilities. Specific topics include practice models and assessment instruments, ergonomics, computer access (including adaptive switches and software), technologies that enable mobility, communication, and environmental control, sensory aids for people with visual and/or hearing impairments, and cognitive aids for those with cognitive-behavioral challenges. The course also considers laws and regulations that impact assistive technology provision, strategies for assuring optimal use and adoption of assistive technologies, and universal design principles. Level: Graduate

O T 663 - Leading Change in Occupational Therapy. 2 Credits.

Offered every semester. This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills to advocate, plan, implement, and evaluate positive changes in multiple contexts. Relevant frameworks/models, measures, and methodologies from implementation science and behavioral change will highlight strategies and tools to effect and evaluate change. Drawing from advocacy, leadership, and the fields of organizational theory and behavior, this course will discuss facilitators and barriers to becoming change agents, thus preparing therapists to enact meaningful positive changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Level: Graduate

O T 664 - Occupational Science & Health. 2 Credits.

Offered every semester. This course will discuss the philosophical tenets of occupational science and how research has informed occupational therapy practice. Occupational science illuminates the complexities and richness of human occupation and its relationship to the health and quality of life of individuals, groups, and populations. Variables influencing occupation, such as context and personal values and experiences, will be analyzed. Level: Graduate

O T 665 - Career Pathways and Professional Growth for Occupational Therapists. 2 Credits.

Offered every semester. This course explores different career pathways of occupational therapists, highlighting roles, routines, and essential tasks associated with these careers. Educational and training requirements, if applicable, will be identified so that students know the trajectories as they plan their careers. Board and specialty certifications for practice areas will be presented. Through reflection, multimedia engagement, and discussions, students will identify resources and activities to promote their professional growth. Level: Graduate

O T 691 - Special Topics. 1-12 Credits.

(R-24) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

O T 699 - Capstone. 4 Credits.

Offered every semester. This course enables students to implement and document their capstone project, a comprehensive experience that is based on the eight pillars of the doctoral experience: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, and theory development. The capstone project is an immersive learning experience that can focus on such topics as clinical practice, research, administration, leadership, program development or evaluation, advocacy, policy development, education, or theory development, among others. It will incorporate principles of evidence-based and occupation-based practice by having students address a specific healthcare problem or health outcome and implement practice changes that improve health care, health care delivery, or health-related outcomes. The project is a scholarly experience guided by an expert advisor that provides evidence of critical thinking, problem identification, proposal development, implementation, and evaluation. Capstone projects may take a number of forms, but the final product provides evidence of scholarship and mastery in the field of occupational therapy. The capstone should also disseminate evidence-based information to an external audience. The student will complete an individually-mentored, increasingly self-directed, scholarly project that reflects advanced knowledge with implementation of the project, appropriate analysis of data, and interpretation of findings. The approved capstone advisor from Capstone 1 will guide the student through the completion of the capstone. Completion of the project involves scholarly writing and oral presentation that synthesizes the project. Level: Graduate