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APPLIED LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN OT

OCCTHER 811
Course Description

Overview of the historical, theoretical and current practices of leadership, management and advocacy in health care, education and social service settings. Includes a reflective analysis of the student's own leadership and management style. Apply key principles of effective networking, collaboration and interdisciplinary practice to further develop leadership competencies.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
4

1.37% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.99% from Historical

A Rate
100%

4.08% from Historical

Class Size
22

50.98% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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