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College of Education and Rehabilitation

Occupational Therapy Department

Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Sample Curriculum

The educational philosophy underlying the Occupational Therapy program is the idea of progressive education.  The hallmarks of progressive education include:

For an in-depth explanation of the philosophy and curricular themes and designs behind our degree programs.

Sample Overview of MSOT Courses in Year 1 (12 months)
Course Semester
Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology Fall 1
Physiology and Pathophysiology Fall 1
Behavioral Science 1 Fall 1
Evidence Based Practice Fall 1
Foundations of Occupational Therapy Fall 1
Occupational Therapy Practice in Mental Health Spring 1
Basic Tenets of Occupational Therapy (FW 1 A) Spring 1
Occupational Therapy Theoretical Perspectives Spring 1
Behavioral Science 2 Spring 1
Qualitative Research Spring 1
Occupational Therapy Practice for Children and Youth Summer 1
Leadership, Diversity and Globalization (FW 1 B) Summer 1
Pediatrics Summer 1
Educational Communities Summer 1
Leadership and Management Summer 1
Advanced Clinical Reasoning Summer 1
Sample Overview of MSOT Courses in Year 2 (12 months)
Rehabilitation, Disability and Participation Fall 2
Focus on the Impact of Care (FW 1 C) Fall 2
Philosophical and Ethical Considerations in Occupational Therapy Fall 2
Productive Aging and Emerging Areas of Practice Fall 2
Capstone Project Fall 2
Fieldwork 2 A Spring 2
Fieldwork 2 B Spring 2

Course Descriptions

04/05/2012