O T 500 - The Foundations of Occupational Therapy. 3 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Occupational Therapy program. This course will cover the historical, current, and emerging philosophical and theoretical foundations as they relate to occupational therapy practice and research. We will review key historical figures, events, and contexts that have shaped occupational therapy today while also analyzing current and emerging theoretical frameworks or models in the context of creating meaningful interventions to promote health, well-being, and participation.

O T 510 - Applied Clinical Anatomy. 5 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Occupational Therapy program. The emphasis in this course will be directed toward building anatomical knowledge of the muscular, skeletal, nervous, and circulatory systems and integrating this knowledge with relevant clinical physical therapy applications.

O T 515 - Promoting Health & Wellness Through Meaningful Occupation. 3 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Occupational Therapy program. Through lecture and seminar-style discussions, students will explore health and wellness promotion at both the community and individual level. Students will explore occupational science and the promotion of meaningful occupation as a means for improving and maintaining optimal health. The course will also explore the occupation of ‘graduate student’ and examine the importance of occupational balance and strategies for coping with stress.

O T 520 - Occupation Across Life Stages and Diverse Populations . 3 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Occupational Therapy program. Students will explore typical growth, development and aging principles, theories, and implications across the lifespan with a focus on the interplay and importance of occupational performance for wellbeing as influenced by various contexts and constructs. All topics will be explored through an individual, group, and population lens taking into account person-specific and contextual factors.

O T 526 - Fundamental Clinical Skills. 2 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Occupational Therapy program. This course will address foundational skills needed for OT practice. Students will explore the different types of documentation, learn why accurate documentation is important, and will document various client encounters. Students will learn the basics of body mechanics, safe bed mobility and transfers, and assistive device use.

O T 530 - Reflective Professional Practice Seminar I and Fieldwork Ia. 2 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Occupational Therapy program. This is the first reflective professional practice seminar in a four-seminar sequence designed to promote clinical reflection and reasoning by integrating knowledge from previous educational and lived experience with current coursework and Level I Fieldwork experiences. This first seminar will address the topics of professional behavior, ethical practice, the nature of occupation, effective communication, and therapeutic relationships. The course will also provide an introduction to OT domain and process including clinical reasoning and intervention planning. A combination of case studies, weekly readings, journal entries, peer discussion, fieldwork experience, and classroom activities will be used to explore seminar topics.

O T 536 - Neurosciences. 5 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the human nervous system with an emphasis on evaluation of central nervous system lesions, pathological conditions, and clinical applications to neurology and rehabilitation medicine.

O T 538 - Assessment, Activity Analysis & Outcomes in Occupational Therapy. 3 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. This course provides students with foundational knowledge and skills in observation, activity analysis, standardized- and non-standardized assessments, and related functional outcomes in OT practice. Students will explore an assessment tool in depth including scoring and synthesizing/interpreting results to apply in practice.

O T 542 - Health, Well-being, Participation, & Productive Aging in Adults. 4 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Through lecture and associated lab sessions, students will explore adult occupational engagement as well as common diseases, disorders, and functional impairments. The occupational therapy process with adult clients will be explored in depth, including a wide range of standardized and non-standardized assessments, evidence-based and occupation-centered intervention plans, and involvement of/reporting to relevant stakeholders.

O T 545 - Development, Health, and Meaningful Participation from Birth Through Adolescence. 4 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Students will explore typical development and OT process with infants, children, and adolescents with various illnesses, disorders, and functional impairments across a wide-variety of settings. Students will apply knowledge to evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning including family-centered services.

O T 550 - Reflective Professional Practice Seminar II and Fieldwork Ib. 2 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. This is the second reflective professional practice seminar in a four-seminar sequence designed to promote clinical reflection and reasoning by integrating knowledge from previous educational and lived experience with current coursework and Level I Fieldwork experiences. This second seminar will apply theory and frames of reference to the OT process. Assessment/evaluation, activity analysis, intervention planning/execution, and documentation will be explored through the lens of inter-and intra- professional collaboration and in relation to fieldwork experiences to date. Active participation in class is essential for fulfillment of course objectives.

O T 555 - Scholarly Engagement to Enhance Practice. 3 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Students will develop and apply knowledge regarding teaching and learning theories, scholarly writing, and evidence-based practice through critical appraisal of literature, creation of a scholarly article, and design of a health-literacy focused project to enhance clinical practice.

O T 560 - Reflective Professional Practice Seminar III and Fieldwork Ic. 2 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. This third seminar in the series will cultivate and grow teaching and learning knowledge as applied to effective information dissemination and health literacy, care coordination, community programming, continuing or modifying intervention plans, documentation, and discharge procedures. These concepts will be applied to current Level I Fieldwork placements with older adult populations.

O T 567 - Neurorehabilitation for Functional Participation. 3 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Principles of neuroplasticity, motor control, motor learning, and evidence-based interventions for adults with neurological disorders or acquired neurological impairments will be studied and applied to OT practice including adaptive equipment, dysphagia, and functional mobility.

O T 600 - Research Methods for Health Professionals. 3 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Students will further develop their knowledge of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research and apply to critical reading of literature to make evidence-based decisions for practice. Additionally, students will initiate the design of a research project proposal and a grant application.

O T 606 - Assistive Technology and Innovation to Promote Occupation. 3 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. This course will provide experience with and instruction relative to the use of assistive technology to promote meaningful participation. Students will work with MonTech on campus to explore a wide range of assistive technology options for various client needs. Experiential learning is greatly emphasized in this course, and the experience will culminate in real-world application of knowledge.

O T 608 - Advanced Clinical Skills. 2 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. This course addresses advanced clinical skills needed for OT practice. Students will develop skills of orthoses/splint fitting and fabrication, use of therapeutic agents, driver rehabilitation, power mobility, and complex physical transfers involving lifts and lines.

O T 612 - On-Campus or Community Screening Clinic. 1 Credit.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Students will participate in faculty-facilitated on-campus or community-based interprofessional screening, assessment, and/or intervention clinics with colleagues from the PT, SLP, Social Work, Nursing, Family Practice Residency and/or Pharmacy programs.

O T 620 - Reflective Professional Practice Seminar IV and Fieldwork Id. 2 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. This is the last reflective professional practice seminar in the four-seminar sequence designed to promote clinical reflection and reasoning by integrating knowledge from previous educational and lived experience with current coursework and Level I Fieldwork experiences. This fourth and final seminar course will apply theoretical and practical knowledge of occupation to the analysis and evaluation of DEIJAB factors as they impact or intersect with the domains of social determinants of health. The seminar will also focus on a review of professional expectations for clinical practice, credentialing and licensure, and professional engagement.

O T 628 - Professionalism, Practice, and Leadership. 4 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Students will develop leadership skills and sustainable professional behaviors relative to practice, professional advocacy, legislative activism, quality management, academic instruction, and team dynamics.

O T 630 - Scholarship of Teaching & Research. 3 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Students will build on knowledge of teaching and learning principles and apply them to an academic or patient education delivery project. Students will also further develop scholarly reading and writing skills in the context of a simple research study, grant applications, and the ethical research processes.

O T 632 - Global Perspectives on Occupational Science. 3 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Students will form an understanding of global diversity relative to occupation, the profession of occupational therapy, and occupational justice in order to ground professional activities in cultural humility. A combination of readings, interactive lectures, collaborative group activities, peer discussion, self-reflection, papers, and projects will be used to explore culturally responsive OT practice, education, and research around the world.

O T 640 - Clinical Synthesis. 2 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. In preparation for Level II Fieldwork experiences, this course will promote enhanced clinical reasoning and competence through continued on-campus clinical experiences, increasingly complex case studies, simulation activities, and interactive reflection between students and instructors.

O T 646 - Doctoral Capstone Design and Preparation. 2 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. In collaboration with faculty advisors, students will design doctoral capstone project specific to clinical skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program development and evaluation, policy development, advocacy, education, and/or leadership. Capstone site, required agreements, and all necessary capstone elements must be identified and initiated.

O T 648 - Doctoral Capstone Preparation and Planning. 2 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Students finalize the design, plan, and arrangements for the doctoral capstone experience and project in collaboration with identified faculty advisor, experience/project mentor, and doctoral capstone coordinator.

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 695 - Level II Fieldwork. 1-8 Credits.

Restricted to students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Level II Fieldwork placements are coordinated by the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and involve full time clinical work in university or community sites. The goal of Level II Fieldwork is to develop competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapists. Each Level II Fieldwork placement is 12 weeks long and should result in entry-level competency in the given site.

O T 699 - Capstone. 4,10 Credits.

Offered spring for students in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program; offered every semester for students in the post-professional OTD program. Individual sections are restricted to students in the entry-level and post-professional OTD programs as appropriate. Students taking this course as part of the entry-level program for 10 credits will develop advanced knowledge and skills relative to one or more areas of interest including clinical practice, research, administration, leadership, program & policy development, advocacy, and/or education through a 14-week mentored doctoral capstone experience culminating in the dissemination of a completed doctoral capstone project. For students in the post-professional program, this course is offered for 4 credits and will enable them 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, and education. 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, or education 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