Department of Occupational Therapy < Colorado State University

Dept of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Building, Room 200
(970) 491-6253
www.chhs.colostate.edu/ot
Dr. Anita Bundy, Department Head

The Department of Occupational Therapy is ranked among the top 10 programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and Best Value Programs, known nationally and internationally for its excellence. The department offers graduate-level education to prepare students as leaders in the field of occupational therapy. Faculty are engaged in research and community outreach that meet the needs of people facing challenges in everyday life.

In 2022 we transitioned from a Master’s-level degree to a three-year Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Using a carefully considered process, our faculty developed a strong OTD program of study that has been approved at all University levels. We have candidacy status from our accrediting body, ACOTE^® (https://acoteonline/org/, 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929; (301) 652-6611), and are engaged in the accreditation process.

The department also offers a Ph.D. in Occupation and Rehabilitation Science.

Students interested in more information regarding prerequisite and application requirements may contact the department at (970) 491-6253 or email otinfo@colostate.edu.

Graduate Programs in Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapy Department currently offers the following degree programs:

Professional Doctorate

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)

Ph.D.

Ph.D. in Occupation and Rehabilitation Science

Students with a bachelor’s degree in a discipline outside of occupational therapy pursue the Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree. CSU's entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is designed using subject- and learner-centered principles. Engaging in active learning with a focus on occupation, graduates become occupational therapy practitioners embracing collaboration and leadership in the field. We have been granted candidacy by our accrediting body and our first CSU-OT OTD cohort of students began in May 2022.

The interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Occupation and Rehabilitation Science offers graduate training in research dedicated to assisting people of all ages and abilities to perform and participate in everyday occupations as a source of lifelong meaning, development, health, and well-being. The program was created to meet the national demand for Ph.D. trained scientists and educators in occupational therapy and related disciplines. Upon graduation, students typically pursue post-doctoral education or academic careers in higher education; additional career opportunities exist in industry and government.

Please contact the Occupational Therapy Department for further details by calling (970) 491-6253 or emailing the department at otinfo@colostate.edu.

Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin and the Department of Occupational Therapy.

Master's Programs (discontinued)

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Plan A (Discontinued in 2022. No new students are being accepted to this program of study.)
Master of Occupational Therapy, Plan C (M.O.T.) (Discontinued in 2022. No new students are being accepted to this program of study.)

Occupational Therapy (OT)

OT 110 Introduction to Occupational Therapy Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Roles and activities in occupational therapy.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 215 Medical Terminology Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: Definition and use of medical terms.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 355 The Disability Experience in Society Credits: 2 (1-0-1)

Course Description: Description and exploration of disabling conditions; review of support systems including legal and financial implications.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 or SOC 100.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and recitation.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 450 Biomechanics of Human Occupation Credits: 3 (0-2-2)

Course Description: Exploration of performance of the activities of daily living in context as impacted by function/dysfunction of the human musculoskeletal system.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must register for laboratory and recitation. Minimum of 4 credits of either combined anatomy and physiology or human anatomy at the 200-level or higher. Sections may be offered: Face-to-Face or Mixed Face-to-Face.
Terms Offered: Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 590 Workshop Credits: Var[1-9] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 597 Group Study Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 601 Occupation and Rehabilitation Science I Credits: 3 (1-0-2)

Course Description: Multidisciplinary perspectives on human performance and participation in everyday occupations.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Admission to master’s degree program in occupational therapy.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 610 Professional Decision Making Credits: 3 (0-2-2)

Course Description: Exploration of the thought processes occupational therapists use when determining how best to address clients' needs.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Admission to master’s degree program in occupational therapy.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 611 Reflective and Evidence-Based Practice Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Development of reflective and evidence-based practice skills through integrating and synthesizing fieldwork experiences in OT practice.
Prerequisite: OT 687A to 687Z.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 620 Research to Practice I Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Critically evaluate qualitative and quantitative research processes pertaining to individuals.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Admission to master’s degree program in occupational therapy.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 621 Occupational Performance: Infancy-Childhood Credits: 4 (2-2-1)

Course Description: Optimizing occupational performance and participation for infants and children within a contextual framework.
Prerequisite: OT 687A to 687Z.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Written consent of the Occupation Therapy Department can be substituted for OT 687.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 630 Occupational Performance: Adult to Old Age I Rec Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Optimizing occupational performance for adults and older adults with attention to roles, satisfaction, competence and activities.
Prerequisite: OT 610 and OT 620 and OT 601.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in OT 636; must have concurrent registration in OT 660; must have concurrent registration in OT 665; must have concurrent registration in OT 686C.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 631 Program Assessment and Development Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Assessment of program strengths and needs, followed by development of proposals to support occupational performance and participation.
Prerequisite: OT 687A to 687Z.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Written consent of the Occupational Therapy Department can substitute for OT 687A-Z.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 636 Occupational Performance: Adult/Old Age I Lab Credits: 2 (0-4-0)

Course Description: Optimizing occupational performance for adults and older adults with attention to roles, satisfaction, competence, and activities.
Prerequisite: OT 601 and OT 610 and OT 620.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in OT 630; Must have concurrent registration in OT 660; Must have concurrent registration in OT 665; Must have concurrent registration in OT 686C.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 640 Research to Practice II Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Critically evaluate qualitative and quantitative research processes pertaining to groups and systems.
Prerequisite: OT 620.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 641 Occupation and Rehabilitation Science II Credits: 3 (1-0-2)

Course Description: Explore historical evolution of topics and the link to future implications for and growth of occupation and rehabilitation science.
Prerequisite: OT 601 and OT 611 and OT 631 and OT 687 to 687*.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 656 Topics on Brain Plasticity and Performance Credits: 3 (2-0-1)

Course Description: Multidisciplinary viewpoints on brain plasticity and its relationship to performance across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Occupational Therapy graduate student or written consent of instructor.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 660 Occupational Performance:Adult/Old Age II Rec Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Foundations of occupational performance for adults and older adults with attention to abilities, skills, and developed capacities.
Prerequisite: OT 610 and OT 620 and OT 601.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in OT 630; must have concurrent registration in OT 636; must have concurrent registration in OT 665; must have concurrent registration in OT 686C.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 661 Occupational Performance: Adolescent-Young Adult Credits: 3 (1-2-1)

Course Description: Optimizing occupational performance and participation for youth and young adults within a contextual framework.
Prerequisite: OT 621.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture, laboratory, and recitation.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 665 Adult to Old Age II Lab Credits: 2 (0-4-0)

Course Description: Optimizing occupational performance for adults and older adults with attention to abilities, skills, and developed capacities.
Prerequisite: OT 601 and OT 610 and OT 620.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in OT 630; must have concurrent registration in OT 636; must have concurrent registration in OT 660; must have concurrent registration in OT 686C.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 666 Optimizing Occupation through Technology Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Use of technology-based resources and/or strategies (current and emerging) to meet client needs in their everyday occupations and contexts.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Admission to Occupational Therapy M.O.T., M.S., or Ph.D. program.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 676 Pathokinesiological Conditions and Assessment Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Various musculoskeletal imbalances and injuries that present as difficulties in function and participation in everyday activity.
Prerequisite: OT 450.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 684 Supervised College Teaching Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 686A Fieldwork I: OT Process Credits: Var[1-4] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level I fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Admission to occupational therapy master's degree program; evidence of professional liability insurance required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 686B Fieldwork I: Seminar Credits: 3 (0-2-2)

Course Description: Level I fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of all first year OT courses; admission to occupational therapy master's degree program; evidence of professional liability insurance required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 686C Fieldwork I: Adult to Old Age Credits: Var[1-4] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level I fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: OT 686A and OT 610.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 630 and OT 660; evidence of professional liability insurance required.
Terms Offered: Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 686D Fieldwork I: Infancy to Young Adult Credits: Var[1-4] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level I fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: (OT 687A to 687Z) and (OT 621, may be taken concurrently or OT 661, may be taken concurrently).
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Evidence of professional liability insurance required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: Yes.

OT 686E Fieldwork I: Special Interest Credits: Var[1-4] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level I fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: OT 686A.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Evidence of professional liability insurance required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 687A Fieldwork IIA: Acute In-Patient Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; evidence of professional liability insurance and approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 687B Fieldwork IIA: Rehab In-Patient Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

OT 687C Fieldwork IIA: SNF/Acute LTC Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

OT 687D Fieldwork IIA: General Rehab Out-Patient Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

OT 687E Fieldwork IIA: Hand Therapy Hospital Out-Patient Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

OT 687F Fieldwork IIA: Hand Therapy Private Out-Patient Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

OT 687G Fieldwork IIA: Psych In-Patient Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

OT 687H Fieldwork IIA: Combined Practice Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

OT 687M Fieldwork II: Behavioral Health Community Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

OT 687N Fieldwork II: Older Adult Community Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

OT 687O Fieldwork II: Older Adult Day Program Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

OT 687P Fieldwork II: Adult Day Program Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

OT 687Q Fieldwork II: Home Health Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

OT 687T Fieldwork II: Other Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

OT 688A Fieldwork IIB: Acute In-Patient Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688B Fieldwork IIB: Rehab In-Patient Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688C Fieldwork IIB: SNF/Acute LTC Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688D Fieldwork IIB: General Rehab Out-Patient Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688E Fieldwork IIB: Hand Therapy Hospital Out-Patient Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688F Fieldwork IIB: Hand Therapy Private Out-Patient Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688G Fieldwork IIB: Psych In-Patient Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688H Fieldwork IIB: Combined Practice Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688I Fieldwork IIB: Pediatric Hospital/Unit Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688J Fieldwork IIB: Pediatric Hospital/Out-Patient Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688K Fieldwork IIB: Pediatric Community Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688L Fieldwork IIB: Pediatric Out-Patient Clinic Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688M Fieldwork IIB: Behavioral Health Community Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688N Fieldwork IIB: Older Adult Community Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688O Fieldwork IIB: Older Adult Day Program Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688P Fieldwork IIB: Adult Day Program Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688Q Fieldwork IIB: Home Health Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688R Fieldwork IIB: School Early Intervention Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688S Fieldwork IIB: School (PK-12) Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 688T Fieldwork IIB: Other Credits: Var[1-12] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Level II fieldwork in various settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Successful completion of first year of OT Master's Program courses; approval of department chair required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 690 Workshop Credits: Var[1-9] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 692 Occupation and Rehabilitation Sci Seminar I Credits: 2 (0-0-2)

Course Description: Historical and contemporary legislative, theoretical, scientific, and social foundations that influenced the development of rehabilitation science and occupational science. Evaluation of and scholarly discourse on human performance and participation research. Construction of an integrated research philosophy based upon historical and contemporary foundations of occupational science and rehabilitation science, human performance and participation research, and other related sciences.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Bachelor's degree required. Admission to Occupation and Rehabilitation Science program or approval from course instructor. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 6 credits.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 694 Independent Study Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0)

OT 696 Group Study Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0)

OT 698 Research Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0)

OT 699 Thesis Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0)

OT 701 Occupation and Rehabilitation Science III Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Investigation of the intersection of occupational science and rehabilitation science research situated in various paradigms.
Prerequisite: OT 640 and OT 641.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Three credits of research must be in quantitative research and three credits must be in qualitative research.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 710 Teaching Occupation and Rehab Science Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Design and implementation of teaching and learning philosophies and approaches in occupation and rehabilitation science contexts.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor.
Term Offered: Spring (odd years).
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 720 Occupation and Occupational Therapy Process Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Introduction to the nature of occupation and the basic terminology and theories of the occupational therapy profession. Learn the language of the profession through the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and learn the basic structure of how to carry out the occupational therapy process. Exploration of the roles of occupational therapy across various settings and populations.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 721. Admission to the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program. This is a partial semester course. Offered as Mixed Face-to-Face.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 721 Impacts on Occupation I Credits: 3 (1-0-2)

Course Description: Build competence in analysis of occupation with particular attention to the biomechanical and neurological factors that influence performance in everyday occupations. Occupations and contexts are analyzed with emphasis on neurological and biomechanical body functions and structures. Explore the process of decision-making and justification in selecting interventions.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 720. Admission to the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program. Must register for lecture and recitation. This is a partial semester course. Offered as Mixed Face-to-Face.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 722 Foundations for Professional Development Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: Learn foundational skills to become an ethical and inclusive occupational therapy practitioner. Explore professional identity formation and the socialization process of professionals. Begin to create a portfolio to document professional development.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Admission to the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program. This is a partial semester course. Offered as Mixed Face-to-Face.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 730 Professional Reasoning and Relationships Credits: 2 (0-0-2)

Course Description: Explore models of professional reasoning, collaborative relationships and group dynamics that guide partnerships with clients, families, peers, and professionals within and outside of occupational therapy. Engage in critical self-examination to develop interpersonal understanding and skills.
Prerequisite: OT 720.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 786B.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 731 Impacts on Occupation II Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Build competence in analysis of occupation with attention to the psychosocial and contextual factors that influence performance in patterns of occupations. Examine personal beliefs, experiences, and biases surrounding psychosocial and contextual factors impacting patterns of occupations. Explore methods to assess and enhance engagement in occupation (i.e., promote, establish/restore, maintain, modify or prevent).
Prerequisite: OT 720 and OT 721.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 786B. Offered as Mixed Face-to-Face.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 732 Adult and Older Adult I Credits: 2 (0-0-2)

Course Description: Build competence in professional reasoning with attention to occupations, person factors, and contexts. Use knowledge of adult and older adult development to select, administer, modify, and interpret assessments and create contextually sensitive occupation-focused interventions for individuals and groups. An emphasis is placed on the role of occupational therapy in inpatient and residential practice settings.
Prerequisite: OT 720 and OT 721 and OT 722.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 733 and OT 786B.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 733 Adult and Older Adult I Lab Credits: 2 (0-4-0)

Course Description: Develop practice skills and professional reasoning needed to optimize occupational performance and participation for adults and older adults with an emphasis on inpatient and residential care settings.
Prerequisite: OT 720 and OT 721 and OT 722.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 732.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 735 Occupational Therapy Research Process I Credits: 3 (1-0-2)

Course Description: Introduction to qualitative research design and methods. Develop skills in locating, appraising and managing evidence to inform, guide, and support the occupational therapy process. Content includes creating research questions, data collection methods, analysis, and synthesis.
Prerequisite: OT 720.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 786B. Must register for lecture and recitation. Offered as Mixed Face-to-Face.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 740 Occupation, Learning, and Change Credits: 3 (1-0-2)

Course Description: Apply conceptual models and theories related to human learning and behavior change to promote development, health, and well-being through occupation. Learning and change principles will be applied at the individual and organization levels.
Prerequisite: OT 731 and OT 735 and OT 786B.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 742 and OT 786C. Must register for lecture and recitation. Offered as Mixed Face-to-Face.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 742 Adult and Older Adult II Credits: 2 (0-0-2)

Course Description: Concurrent registration in OT 740, OT 743, and OT 786C.
Prerequisite: OT 731 and OT 732 and OT 733.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 743 Adult and Older Adult II Lab Credits: 2 (0-4-0)

Course Description: Develop practice skills and professional reasoning to optimize occupational performance, participation, and well-being for adults and older adults with an emphasis on outpatient and community-based settings.
Prerequisite: OT 732 and OT 733.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 742.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 745 Occupational Therapy Research Process II Credits: 3 (1-0-2)

Course Description: Introduction to quantitative research design and analysis. Develop skills in formulation of research questions, study design, analysis and interpretation of data in support of the occupational therapy process.
Prerequisite: OT 735.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 749 and OT 786C. Must register for lecture and recitation. Offered as Mixed Face-to-Face.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 749 Capstone Overview Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: Build foundational knowledge about the doctoral capstone and experience. Apply knowledge of data-based decision making to occupational therapy roles, practice contexts, and client populations in which capstone projects occur.
Prerequisite: OT 735.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 745 and OT 786C.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 750 Programmatic Interventions Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Needs assessment and program development process to support occupational performance, participation, and well-being. Engage in professional collaboration to identify new or improved occupation-centered services within a community or organization.
Prerequisite: OT 787.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 759 and OT 786D.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 752 Infancy Through Early Childhood Credits: 2 (0-0-2)

Course Description: Build competence in professional reasoning and the occupational therapy process in infant and early childhood life stages. Focus on childhood occupations given typical and atypical development, health conditions and health factors. Application of the occupational therapy process occurs across diverse roles and environments and considers social inequities, family and cultural practices, and health disparities.
Prerequisite: OT 787.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 753 and OT 786D.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 753 Infancy Through Early Childhood Lab Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: Develop competence in practice skills and professional reasoning used for evaluation, intervention planning, and implementation to optimize occupational performance, participation, and well-being for neonates, infants, and young children up to the transition into kindergarten.
Prerequisite: OT 787.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 752 and OT 786D.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 755 Occupational Therapy Research Process III Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Engage in advanced research and evidence-based reflective practice while completing a mini systematic review and best practice statement. Continue developing professional identity by optimizing occupational performance, participation, and well-being.
Prerequisite: OT 745 and OT 787.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 759 and OT 786D.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 759 Capstone Planning Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: Learn the specific requirements for three doctoral capstone tracks: (1) needs assessment and program development, (2) systematic review and best practice statement, and (3) research and scholarly activity. Articulate commitment to a doctoral capstone track following small group and online learning community activities.
Prerequisite: OT 787.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 760 Leadership Skills of Change Agents Credits: 2 (0-0-2)

Course Description: Develop skills as a change agent through exploring leadership, management, teamwork, and entrepreneurship in occupational therapy. Demonstrate best practice in building collaborative teams capable of promoting clients' occupational performance, participation and well-being.
Prerequisite: OT 740 and OT 759 and OT 787.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 769 and OT 786E.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 761 Inclusive Technology Credits: 2 (0-2-1)

Course Description: Explore the evolution and impact of information and technology on occupation, health, and well-being across the lifespan. Learn to use technology as a practitioner tool and apply assistive and mainstream technology within the occupational therapy process to optimize human performance and participation at the individual and organization levels.
Prerequisite: OT 787.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Must register for laboratory and recitation.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 762 Early Through Middle Childhood Credits: 2 (0-0-2)

Course Description: Build competence in professional reasoning and the occupational therapy process with attention to occupations of children, kindergarten through middle school. Develop skills in the selection, administration, modification, and interpretation of assessments and contextually sensitive occupation-focused interventions. Consider typical and atypical development, family and cultural practices, health and wellness, and health disparities of individuals, groups, and populations.
Prerequisite: OT 752 and OT 753 and OT 786D.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 763, OT 764, and OT 786E.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 763 Early Through Middle Childhood Lab Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: Develop competence in practice skills, professional reasoning, and interprofessional collaboration used for evaluation, intervention planning and implementation to optimize occupational performance, participation, and well-being for children from kindergarten through middle school and their families.
Prerequisite: OT 752 and OT 753 and OT 786D.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 762, OT 764, and OT 786E.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 764 Adolescent and Young Adult Credits: 2 (0-0-2)

Course Description: Build competence in the professional reasoning process used for evaluation, intervention planning and implementation, monitoring, and discharge for adolescents and young adults (age 12 - 26 years). Develop skills in the selection, administration, modification, and interpretation of assessments and contextually sensitive occupation-focused intervention approaches. Explore the occupational therapy process across therapist roles and settings while considering social inequities.
Prerequisite: OT 752 and OT 753 and OT 786D.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 762, OT 763, and OT 786E.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 769 Capstone Project and Experience Development Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Create an individualized occupation-centered doctoral capstone project and capstone experience plan. Develop and confirm the capstone experience and one of three capstone project tracks: (1) needs assessment and program development, (2) systematic review and best practice statement, and (3) research and scholarly activity. Collaborative decision-making regarding the scope and nature of the capstone project is supported through online and in-person communication.
Prerequisite: OT 759.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Face-to-Face or Mixed Face-to-Face.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 772 Innovative Practice in Occupational Therapy Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Empower students to be change agents and advocates through creating innovative practice that represents occupational therapy's distinct role and value. Application of knowledge and skills, guided by theories and models, within organizations, communities, and/or populations.
Prerequisite: OT 750 and OT 787.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 779 Capstone Project Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: In-depth and individualized occupation-centered doctoral capstone project is aligned with the doctoral capstone experience to develop knowledge and skills in an area of interest with integration of diversity and inclusion by finalizing and disseminating a deliverable. Become a collaborative and enduring change agent and leader who is grounded in the perspective of occupation and positively influences individuals, groups, communities, populations, and the profession.
Prerequisite: OT 788.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 784 Supervised College Teaching Credits: Var[1-4] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Admission into a PhD program.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 786A Practicum: Research Credits: Var[1-9] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Individualized opportunity for research experiences.
Prerequisite: OT 620.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Written consent of advisor.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 786B Practicum: Integrative Experiential Learning I Credit: 1 (0-0-2)

Course Description: Engage in fieldwork to explore the role of the occupational therapist in community settings with adults and older adults, with a focus on professional identity formation. Develop skills in building therapeutic alliances, considering diversity, inclusion, and psychosocial factors influencing occupation. Content and experiences from fieldwork are integrated with concurrent occupational therapy courses.
Prerequisite: OT 720 and OT 721 and OT 722.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 730, OT 731, OT 732, and OT 735.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: Yes.

OT 786C Practicum: Integrative Experiential Learning II Credits: 2 (0-0-4)

Course Description: Engage in fieldwork which is integrated with concurrent coursework to explore the role of occupational therapy service delivery with adults and older adults. Assist fieldwork educators with the occupational therapy process to develop novice-level practice skills and professional identity.
Prerequisite: OT 786B and OT 732 and OT 733.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 740, OT 742, OT 745, and OT 749.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 786D Practicum: Integrated Experiential Learning III Credit: 1 (0-0-2)

Course Description: Engage in fieldwork that is integrated with concurrent coursework to explore the role of occupational therapy with neonates to adolescents. Assist and collaborate with fieldwork educators and caregivers to implement the occupational therapy process, develop novice level practice skills and professional identity.
Prerequisite: OT 787.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 752 and OT 753.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: Yes.

OT 786E Practicum: Integrated Experiential Learning IV Credit: 1 (0-0-2)

Course Description: Build competence in professional reasoning used for evaluation, intervention planning and implementation for adolescents and young adults (age 12 - 26 years). Engage in lab and mentoring experiences to enhance occupational performance, participation, and well-being across settings while considering social inequities in community contexts.
Prerequisite: OT 752 and OT 753.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 764.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 786G Practicum: Integrated Experiential Learning VI Credits: Var[1-4] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Engage in extra fieldwork integrated with concurrent coursework to explore the role of occupational therapy with clients throughout their lifespan. Assist and collaborate with fieldwork educators and caregivers to implement the occupational therapy process, and develop novice-level practice skills and professional identity.
Prerequisite: OT 786B.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor. Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 787 Level IIA Fieldwork - Adults and Older Adults Credits: 12 (0-0-36)

Course Description: Develop entry-level occupational therapy competence providing occupation-centered practice with adults and older adults through immersion in the occupational therapist role for the equivalent of 12-weeks. Build professional behaviors and identity while bridging the didactic portion of the curriculum during supervised practice. Use professional reasoning gained through the first three semesters of the curriculum while progressively taking on greater responsibility for service delivery.
Prerequisite: OT 742 and OT 743 and OT 786C.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: This is a partial semester course.
Term Offered: Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 788 Level IIB Fieldwork - Lifespan Experience Credits: 12 (0-0-36)

Course Description: Develop entry-level occupational therapy competence providing occupation-centered practice across the life span through immersion in the occupational therapist role for the equivalent of 12-weeks. Build professional behaviors and identity while bridging the didactic portion of the curriculum during supervised practice. Use professional reasoning gained through the OTD curriculum while progressively taking on greater responsibility for service delivery.
Prerequisite: OT 762 and OT 764 and OT 769.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: Yes.

OT 789 Capstone Experience Credits: 14 (0-0-42)

Course Description: Actualize the aim of the entry-level doctorate as a collaborative and enduring change agent and leader who is grounded in the perspective of occupation and positively influences individuals, groups, communities, populations, and the profession. In-depth and individualized experience in a specific area of practice, research, or education aligned with the doctoral capstone project to develop knowledge and skills in an area of interest with responsiveness to diversity and inclusion.
Prerequisite: OT 769 and OT 788.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 792 Occupation and Rehabilitation Sci Seminar II Credits: 2 (0-0-2)

Course Description: Evaluate how historical, legislative, social, scientific, and theoretical influences shape(d) a chosen human performance and participation research topic and synthesize contributions from rehabilitation science, occupational science, and other multidisciplinary sciences and research. Facilitate a scholarly discourse within a community of scholars. Engage in self-directed learning to refine and defend scholarly perspective and integrated research philosophy.
Prerequisite: OT 692.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Bachelor's degree required. Admission to Occupation and Rehabilitation Science program or approval from course instructor. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 6 credits.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

OT 794 Independent Study Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)

OT 796 Group Study Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)

OT 799 Dissertation Credits: Var[1-15] (0-0-0)