Introduction to occupational therapy concepts, practice settings, and the profession as a career path.
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Fall 2026
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APPLIED NEUROANATOMY FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS covers neuroanatomical structures and neurophysiology relevant to clinical practice.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025OCCTHER 651
Clinical Conditions I
1 creditsCovers common clinical diagnoses relevant to occupational therapy practice for adolescent and adult populations, particularly in physical disability contexts.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025OCCTHER 662
Level II Fieldwork a
6 creditsLEVEL II FIELDWORK A is a supervised clinical practice course where students conduct evaluations and provide treatment to meet competencies for independent practice.
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This course covers the foundations, history, ethics, and legal framework of the occupational therapy profession.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025This course covers business and management aspects of occupational therapy practice, focusing on leadership skills for administrative and interprofessional roles.
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Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sampleIntroduces clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention for adult orthopedic and medical clients to promote occupational participation.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Foundations of pediatric occupational therapy practice, covering theory, models, and assessment/treatment for children and adolescents.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025OCCTHER 728 provides pediatric OT fieldwork exposure through observation, guided evaluation, treatment, data management, and professional communication.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025OCCTHER 734 teaches critical analysis of evidence-based occupation-based interventions and creation of consumer materials to promote health and wellness.
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Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sampleProvides an overview of OT program research and mentored experience in generating evidence for practice.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026OCCTHER 771 introduces evidence-based practice basics, focusing on research ethics, literature review, and preparing for a scholarly study proposal.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025OCCTHER 773 guides students through a mentored scholarly study to translate research into practice.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025OCCTHER 811 covers leadership, management, and advocacy practices in healthcare and social services, focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration and self-reflection.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Examines the history and evolving role of occupational therapy in health care, education, and social welfare, focusing on policy trends and leadership.
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Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sampleOCCTHER 821
Case Synthesis 1
1 creditsOCCTHER 821 Case Synthesis 1 teaches students to synthesize prior learning and apply it to cases using problem-based learning in groups.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025OCCTHER 822
Case Synthesis 2
2 creditsOCCTHER 822: Case Synthesis 2 teaches students to facilitate peer learning, develop fieldwork-based cases, and synthesize advocacy and population health concepts through problem-based learning.
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Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sampleOCCTHER 881
Capstone Project 1
3 creditsOCCTHER 881 prepares students for their Capstone Project Proposal by guiding the development of a problem statement, needs assessment, literature review, and implementation plan.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleAcross course levels
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