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Program Curriculum

Dept. & No. Descriptive Title of Course Credits
FIRST YEAR FALL INT. SPRING SUM.
MAJOR OT 140 Introduction to OT 2
MAJOR OT 141 OT Theoretical Concepts 3
GE NSCI BIOL 110-111 Structure-Function of Human Body2 4 4
GE S/BH SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology 3
GE S/BH PSYC 110 Fundamentals of Psychology 3
GE SPCH - WRTG COMM 100 - WRTG 107 Public Speaking-Composition 3 3
GE C/IL C/IL 102 Computing & Information Literacy 3
GE PHIL-T/RS PHIL 120 - T/RS 121 Introduction to Philosophy - Theology I 3 3
18 16
SECOND YEAR FALL INT. SPRING SUM.
MAJOR OT 240-241 Activity Analysis I and II1 3 3
MAJOR OT 256 Human Anatomy for OT 3
MAJOR OT 275 Clinical Kinesiology 3
COGNATE PSYC 221-222 Child & Adol. - Adult & Aging 3 3
GE PHIL -T/RS PHIL 210- T/RS 122 Ethics - Theology II 6
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT Humanities Electives 6 3
15 18
THIRD YEAR FALL INT. SPRING SUM.
MAJOR OT 346-347 Pathological Conditions I and II 3 3
MAJOR OT 356 Functional Neuroanatomy 3
MAJOR OT 360 OT Practice I (Pediatrics)1 3
MAJOR OT 361 OT Practice II (Psychsoc)1 3
MAJOR OT 380 OT Level I Clinical I(Peds)3 1
MAJOR OT 381 OT Level I Clinical II (Psychsoc)3 1
MAJOR OT 393 Research Methods in OT 3
COGNATE CHS 333-341 Multicult. in Human Services - Group Dynamics 3 3
GE QUAN PSYC 210 Psychological Statistics 3
GE PHIL OR T/RS PHIL OR T/RS Philosophy or T/RS Elective 3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT Humanities Elective 3
15 1 18 1
FOURTH YEAR FALL INT. SPRING SUM.
MAJOR OT 440 Mgmt. & Supervision of OT Services 3
MAJOR OT 451 Hand Rehabilitation 2
MAJOR OT 460 OT Practice III (Physical Rehab.)1 3
MAJOR OT 461 OT Practice IV (Geriatrics)1 3
MAJOR OT 475 Advanced Therapeutic Techniques 3
MAJOR OT 480 OT Level I Clinical III (phys.)3 1
MAJOR OT 494 Evidence Based Research 3
GE ELECT FREE ELECT Free Electives 3 9
14 1 15
FIFTH YEAR FALL INT. SPRING SUM.
MAJOR OT 581 OT Level II Internship I4 6
MAJOR OT 501 Leadership in Occupational Therapy 3
MAJOR OT 502 Advanced OT Theory 3
MAJOR OT 560 Advanced Interpersonal Dynamics 3
MAJOR OT 575 Community-Based Practice 3
MAJOR OT 597 Faculty Research Internship I 1
MAJOR OT 598 Faculty Research Internship II 2
COGNATE Elective 3
COGNATE PCPS 501 Interdisciplinary Developmental Assessment in Peds 3
COGNATE PCPS 540 Allied Health Seminar I 2
COGNATE PCPS 541 Allied Health Seminar II 1
12 12 6
SIXTH YEAR FALL INT. SPRING SUM.
MAJOR OT 582 OT Level II Internship4 6
MAJOR OT 583 OT Level II Internship III (optional)4 (4)
(4) 6
TOTAL: 168 (172) CREDITS


1 Includes service learning component

2 Extra science credits

3 OT Level I Clinical I, II, III are each a minimum of 60-80 hours.

4 OT Level II Internship I, II are required in 1-4 settings for a minimum of 24 weeks, full time, in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Physical Rehabilitation. Time period scheduled for individuals may vary as determined by the department and with consideration of student needs and circumstances.

Requirement Course Number Course Name Credits
FIRST YEAR FALL INT. SPRING SUM.
MAJOR OT 120 (FYOC) (FYDT) Foundations of Occupational Therapy 3
MAJOR OT 121 Occupational Performance 3
COGNATE

BIOL 110/L

BIOL 111/L

 (E) Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 4
COGNATE PHYS 120/L General Physics I 4
GE PHIL-T/RS T/RS 121 (P) Theology I 3
GE FYW WRTG 107 (FYW) Composition 3
GE PHIL-T/RS PHIL 120 (P) Intro to Philosophy 3
GE S/BH PSYC 110 (S) Fundamentals of Psychology 3
GE FYS First Year Seminar1
13 17
SECOND YEAR FALL INT. SPRING SUM.
MAJOR OT 230/L Anatomy & Mechanics of Human Movement  3
MAJOR OT 231 Neuroanatomy of Function 3
MAJOR OT 250 (EPW) Scientific Writing and Information Literacy in OT 3
COGNATE PSYC 210 or EDUC 120 (Q) Statistics in the Behavioral Sciences or Applied Statistics 3
COGNATE PSYC 225  (S) Abnormal Psychology

3
COGNATE PSYC 226 (S) Lifespan Development: Cognitive and Biological 3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT Humanities Elective 3 3
GE S/BH SOC 110 (S) Introduction to Sociology 3
GE PHIL-T/RS T/RS 122 (P) Theology II 3
GE ELECT FREE ELECT Free Elective  3
15 18
THIRD YEAR FALL INT. SPRING SUM.
MAJOR OT 320/L Children and Youth Practice I 3
MAJOR OT 321/L Children and Youth Practice II 3
MAJOR  OT 322/L Mental Health in Occupational Therapy Practice 3
MAJOR OT 340 Promoting Health and Well-Being 3
MAJOR OT 350 (EPW) Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods 3
MAJOR  OT 380 OT Level I Clinical: I Pediatrics2 1
MAJOR OT 381 OT Level I Clinical: II Psychosocial Rehabilitation2 1
COGNATE CHS 333 (D) Multiculturalism in Counseling and Human Services 3
COGNATE CHS 341 Group Dynamics 3
GE PHIL-T/RS PHIL 210 (P) Ethics 3
GE PHIL-T/RS (P) Medical Ethics: PHIL 212, PHIL 316, T/RS 226 or T/RS 332 3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT Humanities Elective 3
15 1 15 1
FOURTH YEAR FALL INT. SPRING SUM.
MAJOR OT 420/L The OT Process in Physical Rehabilitation I 3
MAJOR OT 421/L The OT Process in Physical Rehabilitation II 3
MAJOR  OT 422/L The Functional Upper Extremity 3
MAJOR  OT 423 (D) The OT Process in Adulthood and Aging 3
MAJOR OT 424 Functional Visual Performance 3
MAJOR OT 450 Supervision and Management 3
MAJOR OT 480 OT Level I Clinical: III Physical Rehabilitation2 1
MAJOR OT 492 Research & Scholarship I 2
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT Humanities Elective 3
GE ELECT FREE ELECT Free Electives 3 3
15 1 14
FIFTH YEAR FALL INT. SPRING SUM.
MAJOR  OT 581 OT Level II Fieldwork I3 6
MAJOR  OT 520 Advanced Occupational Performance I 3
MAJOR  OT 521 Advanced Occupational Performance II  3
MAJOR  OT 526 Neurocognitive and Neuromotor Challenges 3
MAJOR  OT 525 Occupational Therapy in Community Settings 3
MAJOR  OT 530 Topics in Occupational Therapy I  1
MAJOR  OT 531  Topics in Occupational Therapy II 1
MAJOR OT 542 Understanding Disability & Therapeutic Relationship  3
MAJOR  OT 544 Leadership Principles, Ethics and Pragmatics 3
MAJOR  OT 550  Graduate Seminar in Theory 3
MAJOR  OT 592 Research and Scholarship II 2
MAJOR  OT 593 Research and Scholarship III 2
15 12 6
SIXTH YEAR (Summer) FALL INT. SPRING SUM.
MAJOR OT 582 OT Level II Fieldwork II3 6
TOTAL CREDITS: 164  (Undergrad: 125; Grad: 39)


1 The selection of First Year Seminar is likely to fulfill the requirements for both First Year Seminar and General Education. Thus, the First Year Seminar will not add to the total credits for the semester. Talk to your advisor if you have any questions.

2 OT Level I Clinical I, II and III are each a minimum 40-hour and are completed in pediatric, mental health and physical rehabilitation.

3 Level II Fieldwork I and II are required 12-week clinical rotations that are completed on a full-time basis in different practice areas including physical rehabilitation, mental health, pediatrics, hand therapy, and community-based settings.

 

Requirement Course Number Course Name Credits
FIRST YEAR FALL INT. SPRING SUM.
MAJOR OT 120 (FYOC) (FYDT) Foundations of Occupational Therapy 3
MAJOR OT 121 Occupational Performance 3
COGNATE

BIOL 110/L

BIOL 111/L

 (E) Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 4
COGNATE PHYS 120/L General Physics I 4
GE PHIL-T/RS T/RS 121 (P) Theology I 3
GE FYW WRTG 107 (FYW) Composition 3
GE PHIL-T/RS PHIL 120 (P) Intro to Philosophy 3
GE S/BH PSYC 110 (S) Fundamentals of Psychology 3
GE FYS First Year Seminar1
13 17
SECOND YEAR FALL INT. SPRING SUM.
MAJOR OT 230/L Anatomy & Mechanics of Human Movement 3
MAJOR OT 231 Neuroanatomy of Function 3
MAJOR OT 250 (EPW) Scientific Writing and Information Literacy in OT 3
COGNATE PSYC 210 or EDUC 120 (Q) Statistics in the Behavioral Sciences or Applied Statistics 3
COGNATE PSYC 225 (S) Abnormal Psychology 3
COGNATE PSYC 226 (S) Lifespan Development: Cognitive & Biological 3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT Humanities Elective 3 3
GE S/BH SOC 110 (S) Introduction to Sociology 3
GE PHIL-T/RS T/RS 122 (P) Theology II 3
GE ELECT FREE ELECT Free Elective 3
15 18
THIRD YEAR OTD FALL INT. SPRING SUM.
MAJOR OT 320/L Children and Youth Practice I 3
MAJOR OT 321/L Children and Youth Practice II 3
MAJOR OT 322/L Mental Health in Occupational Therapy Practice 3
MAJOR OT 340 Promoting Health and Well-Being 3
MAJOR OT 350 (EPW) Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods 3
MAJOR OT 380 OT Level I Clinical: I Pediatrics 2 1
MAJOR OT 381 OT Level I Clinical: II Psychosocial Rehabilitation2 1
COGNATE CHS 333 (D) Multiculturalism in Counseling and Human Services 3
COGNATE CHS 341 Group Dynamics 3
GE PHIL-T/RS PHIL 210 Ethics 3
GE PHIL-T/RS (P) Medical Ethics: PHIL 212, PHIL 316, T/RS 226 or T/RS 332 3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT Humanities Elective 3
15 1 15 1
FOURTH YEAR OTD FALL INT. SPRING SUM.
MAJOR OT 420/L The OT Process in Physical Rehabilitation I 3
MAJOR OT 421/L The OT Process in Physical Rehabilitation II 3
MAJOR OT 422/L The Functional Upper Extremity 3
MAJOR OT 423 (D) The OT Process in Adulthood and Aging 3
MAJOR OT 424 Functional Visual Performance 3
MAJOR OT 450 Supervision and Management 3
MAJOR OT 480 OT Level I Clinical: III Physical Rehabilitation2 1
MAJOR OT 491 Research and Scholarship I 2
MAJOR OT 493 Research and Scholarship I 2
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT Humanities Elective 3
GE ELECT FREE ELECT Free Electives 3 3
17 1 14
FIFTH YEAR OTD FALL INT. SPRING SUM.
MAJOR OT 581 OT Level Fieldwork I3 6
MAJOR OT 520
Advanced Occupational Performance I
 3
MAJOR OT 521
Advanced Occupational Performance II
 3
MAJOR OT 526
Neurocognitive and Neuromotor Challenges
 3
MAJOR OT 525
Occupational Therapy in Community Settings
 3
MAJOR OT 530
Topics in Occupational Therapy I
 1
MAJOR OT 531
Topics in Occupational Therapy II
 1
MAJOR OT 542
Understanding Disability & Therapeutic Relationship
 3
MAJOR OT 550
Graduate Seminar in Theory
 3
MAJOR OT 701
Capstone Seminar I
 3
MAJOR OT 702
Capstone Seminar II
 3
16 10 6
SIXTH YEAR OTD
MAJOR OT 582 OT Level Fieldwork II3 6
MAJOR OT 703 Capstone Seminar III 3
MAJOR OT 744 Advanced Leadership Principles 3
MAJOR OT 750 Advanced Assessment Through Lifespan 3
MAJOR OT 730 Topics in Occ Therapy III 1
MAJOR OT 780 Capstone Experience 6
10 6 6

Total Credits: 180

(Undergrad: 127, Grad 53)

Note: Bold indicates courses unique to the OTD track.

2OT Level I Clinical I, II, and II are each a minimum of 40-hours.

3Level II Fieldwork I and II are required 12-week clinical rotations that are completed on a full-time basis in different practice areas.

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