Required Courses in Your Major

Level II Course:

OTH 101 Introduction to Occupational Therapy (3)

This course is designed as an introduction to occupational therapy.  Students will gain knowledge of the history of occupational therapy and professional organizations related to occupational therapy.  Students will develop a basic understanding of the occupational therapy terminology, practice settings, and professional documents.
Pre-Requisite: Admission to the OT program and Level II OT status

Level III Courses:

OTH 200 Therapeutic Use of Self (2)

This course focuses on fundamental interpersonal skills of developing the person as an effective agent of change.  Students will learn skills to build a therapeutic relationship with diverse clients across multiple settings emphasizing professional communication, rapport building and empathy. Students also will be introduced to concepts of group dynamics.
Pre-Requisites: OTH 101, PSY 101, SOC 101, COM 101, ENG 101, and PSY 220

OTH 201 Foundations of Health Care (2)

This course is designed to instruct occupational therapy students’ basic knowledge concerning health care system and delivery. Students will have an introduction to health records, ICF, WHO; understand health care team members and roles. Students will also learn reimbursement mechanisms within health care related services, gain knowledge regarding health disparities, advocacy, and global health initiatives.
Pre-Requisites: OTH 101 and SOC 101

OTH 301 The Nature of Occupation (2)

This course introduces students to the concept of occupational science as a discipline that studies the correlation between daily occupations, health and well-being.  The power and importance of occupation is emphasized through a thorough investigation into the complex nature of occupation and task analysis.  Students will build on the work from OTH 101 to develop and enhance their understanding of occupation.
Pre-Requisite: OTH 101

OTH 303 Introduction to Theories of Practice (2)

This course examines select theories, models of practice, and frames of reference that have been developed and used in the practice of occupational therapy.  In addition, the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework is used as the basis for teaching OT practice and process.  This course establishes the foundation for occupational therapy practice and the development of critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.
Pre-Requisite: OTH 101

OTH 350 Evaluation and the Occupational Therapy Process (2)

This course is designed to teach the process of screening, evaluation, and referral to determine the need for occupational therapy intervention. Students will understand how to select and administer appropriate assessments, interpret the evaluation data, and document evaluation results.
Pre-Requisites: OTH 200, 201, 301, 303, 365, and PHL 350

OTH 355 Principles of Health Promotion and Education (3)

This course provides the foundation for systematically designing, implementing, and evaluating learning experiences used in the education of clients, caregivers, family members, and self.  Education on instructional design, methods, skills, media, and evaluation will be applied to wellness and prevention education with community partners.  Occupational therapy’s role in the promotion of health and wellness will be emphasized.
Pre-Requisites: OTH 200, 201, 301, 303, 365, and PHL 350

OTH 360 Clinical Reasoning I (2)

This course is the first in a three-part progression preparing students to be critical thinkers.  This introductory course establishes critical thinking as a method and concept for the student to develop, examines how theory and practice are linked, and incorporates knowledge for all level III OT coursework.
Pre-Requisites: OTH 200, 201, 301, 303, 365, and PHL 350

OTH 362 Principles of Kinesiology (4)

This course focuses on the study of the musculoskeletal system and the principles of human motion. An experiential learning component is integrated into this course and students will learn goniometric and manual muscle testing assessment.
Pre-Requisites: OTH 200, 201, 301, 303, 365, and PHL 350

OTH 364 Vision, Perception, and Cognition in Occupational Therapy (2)

This course will examine the impact of visual, perceptual, and cognitive deficits on occupational performance. Evaluation and intervention methods will be examined based on client context utilizing theoretical constructs.
Pre-Requisites: OTH 200, 201, 301, 303, 365, and PHL 350

OTH 365 Neuroscience (3)

This course emphasizes the organization and function of the nervous system related to movement science. Course content will include the foundations of neuroscience, application of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology to clinical syndromes and behaviors typically seen in the practice of rehabilitation therapies. This course contributes to the information related to viewing the human in a systematic, logical way of thinking. This course provides information related to understanding neurological systems for human function and daily life. Students will be gaining a greater understanding of the neurological impact on the human condition.
Pre-Requisites: BIO 202, BIO 203, and OTH 101

Level IV Courses:

OTH 375 Level IA Fieldwork (1)

This course is designed to enrich student learning through participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process in an occupational therapy practice setting. The Level IA fieldwork will emphasize the psychosocial factors that may affect occupational performance in diverse practice settings.
Prerequisites: OTH 362, PHL 350, BIO 366, OTH 355, 364, 360

OTH 414 Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics I (4)

This is the first of a two course sequence focused on occupational therapy pediatric practice.  This course explores the development of normal occupations across the age continuum from infancy to adolescence.  There is an emphasis on how major developmental theories and occupational therapy frames of references related to pediatric practice guide the selection of assessment tools and in designing client centered interventions. Students will analyze the influence of parenting and family systems as well as genetic and environmental factors on occupational performance.
Pre-Requisites: OTH 362, 350, BIO 366, OTH 355, 364, 360

OTH 424 Occupational Therapy in Physical Rehabilitation I (4)

This course focuses on the evaluation and treatment of individuals with physical disabilities.  Theoretical approaches to OT intervention will be practiced and analyzed.  Remedial, compensatory, and adaptive performance approaches will be integrated through intervention education.
Pre-Requisites: OTH 362, 350, BIO 366, OTH 355, 364, 360

OTH 428 Occupational Therapy for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation (4)

This course is designed to promote entry-level practice knowledge of common upper extremity orthopedic conditions and injuries, as well as to introduce rehabilitative processes to enhance occupational performance and engagement after upper extremity dysfunction.  This course will address upper extremity anatomy, related pathophysiology of specific conditions, evaluation procedures, and treatment modalities including custom orthotic fabrication.  The course will also introduce the use of prosthetic devices.  Development of sound clinical reasoning and use of scientific evidence for treatment of upper extremity conditions is emphasized.
Pre-Requisites: OTH 362, 350, BIO 366, OTH 355, 364, 360

OTH 433 Occupational Therapy in Mental Health (3)

This course focuses on the development of theory driven clinical reasoning in selecting evaluation methods and designing interventions for mental health practice in a variety of settings. Students will demonstrate application of group theory and group facilitation skills with clients in a community or hospital setting. Students will examine current mental health issues and learn advocacy skills to promote positive client centered outcomes.
Pre-Requisites: OTH 362, 350, BIO 366, OTH 355, 364, 360

OTH 434 Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics II (4)

This course is the second of a two course series focused on occupational therapy pediatric practice.  Commonly encountered diagnoses that affect children prenatally through adolescence will be examined to understand how these conditions affect occupational performance. Conceptual models for prevention, intervention, and team management are utilized.
Pre-Requisites: OTH 414, 424, 428, 433, and 475

OTH 444 Occupational Therapy and Physical Rehabilitation II (4)

This course is the second course in a sequence and is designed to teach evaluation and intervention for complex physical dysfunction including neurological diseases processes and deficits.  Students will learn entry level skills necessary to practice in the area of physical rehabilitation.
Pre-Requisite: OTH 414, 424, 428, 433, and 475

OTH 452 Principles of Neuro-Rehabilitation I (2)

This course is the first in a two semester sequence where students learn traditional and contemporary models of practice and evidence-based interventions used in neurorehabilitation. A lab component will be utilized so that students can implement the skills discussed in class.
Pre-Requisites: OTH 414, 424, 428, 433, and 475

OTH 475 Level IA Fieldwork (1)

This course is designed to enrich student learning through participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process in an occupational therapy practice setting. The Level IA fieldwork will emphasize the psychosocial factors that may affect occupational performance in diverse practice settings.
Pre-Requisites: OTH 362, PHL 350, OTH 355, and 364

OTH 476 Level IB Fieldwork (1)

This course is designed to enrich student learning through participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process in an occupational therapy practice setting. The Level IB fieldwork experience will emphasize evidence based practice to support therapeutic interventions.
Pre-Requisites: OTH 414, 424, 428, 433, and 475

OTH 490 Principles of Occupational Therapy Research I (3)

This course is the first in a three-part progression that prepares students to use research effectively and enact research ethically.  Students will begin to critically analyze current research in becoming a good consumer of research.  Students will examine both quantitative and qualitative design focusing on methodology, data analysis and critical discussion of both types of research.
Pre-Requisite: OTH 414, 424, 428, 433, and 475