Occupational Therapy Curriculum
Program Required Courses
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTR 505 – Foundations in OT | 3 |
| OTR 520/520L – Functional Movement Analysis/Lab | 4 |
| OTR 531 – Health Conditions and Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OTR 532 – Therapeutic Use of Self and Group Process | 3 |
| OTR 502 – Occupational Analysis | 3 |
| Subtotal | 16 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTR 521 – Biopsychosocial Dimensions of Mental Health & Wellness | 3 |
| OTR 521L – OT Interventions in Mental Health & Wellness (includes level I fieldwork) | 2 |
| OTR 528 – Fieldwork Seminar Mental Health | 1 |
| OTR 640 – Neuro-Occupation | 3 |
| OTR 650 – Leadership/Advocacy with Del Syst | 3 |
| OTR 628 – Research Methods & Design | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTR 621 – Health Care Management & Delivery | 3 |
| OTR 611 – Biopsychosocial Dimensions of Children & Youth | 3 |
| OTR 611L – OT Interventions with Children & Youth (includes level I fieldwork) | 2 |
| OTR 610 – Integrative Practice with Children & Youth | 3 |
| OTR 619 – Evidence-Based Research Seminar | 3 |
| OTR 605 – Fieldwork Seminar Pediatrics | 1 |
| Subtotal | 15 |
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTR 527 – Rehabilitation, Disability, and Participation in Adulthood | 4 |
| OTR 527L – OT Interventions in Adulthood | 2 |
| OTR 604 – Fieldwork Seminar RDP | 1 |
| OTR 606 – Occupational Engagement in Communities and Contexts | 3 |
| OTR 529 – Integrative Practice - Adults | 2 |
| OTR 630 – Essentials for Practice | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 |
| Fall/Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| OTR 601 – Fieldwork IIA | 6 |
| OTR 602 – Fieldwork IIB | 6 |
| Subtotal | 12 |
Fieldwork Experiences
Level I Fieldwork
Students complete Level I Fieldwork experiences as part of instructional courses, reinforcing course concepts. Students are supervised by qualified personnel, which may include occupational therapists, teachers, social workers, public health nurses, and physical therapists.
Level II Fieldwork
Emphasizes the application of knowledge by providing the student with in-depth experience in delivery of occupational therapy service to patients/clients. Students complete two full-time level II fieldwork experiences, each is 12 weeks long.
The expenses incurred for room and board during these internships, and travel to and from the fieldwork sites, are the responsibility of each student. Students may complete fieldwork at any approved location.
The requirements for Level II fieldwork include:
- A minimum of 24 weeks, full time of Level II Fieldwork experience, preferably with at least 12 weeks on a full-time sustained basis
- Completion of all fieldwork experience no later than 18 months following completion of the didactic portion of the curriculum
- Supervision provided by a licensed occupational therapist with at least one year of experience
Graduation Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses prior to graduation and fulfill all curriculum requirements.