t-MOT COURSES

The faculty have decided that the following courses are essential for completion of the t-MOT degree:

• OT 504: Occupation and Vocation (3 credits)
• OT 507: Innovative Management and Leadership (3 credits)
• OT 509: Principles of Education in OT (2 credits)
• OT 511: Service Delivery Systems (3 credits)
• OT 515: Integration of OT Theory (3 credits)
• OT 589: Readings in OT (1-4 credits)
• OT 599: Special Topics in OT (1-3 credits)
• OT 995: Scholarly Project in OT (2 credits)

The actual number of credits required will depend on courses taken during the candidate’s entry level education and will be determined by review of the transcript by the Graduate Director of the t-MOT Program. Previous fieldwork experience (OT 585, 9 credits and OT 587, 9 credits) will be waived for qualified applicants.

Course Descriptions

OT 504: Occupation and Vocation. 3 credits. Application of assessment and problem-solving skills necessary for remediation, rehabilitation of occupational performance deficits in the work realm. Laboratory included. F.S.,SS.

OT 507: Innovative Management & Leadership. 3 credits. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the skills necessary to plan, implement and evaluate programs and material for educational, consultation and private practice. F, S, SS.

OT 509: Principles of Education in OT. 2 credits. Explores the methods and strategies used to develop, implement and evaluate education programs for students in academia and clinical settings, for patients/clients, business and professional staff. Information and discussion focus on the theory and research relevant to education in a variety of settings. F, S, SS.

OT 511: Service Delivery Systems. 3 credits. In depth analysis of current health care developments and trends that affect quality, access and costs. Topics include legislation/policy issues, classification systems, role of public health and prevention programs, comparison of service delivery settings, special populations, evalutation of outcomes and future issues in health care. F, S, SS.

OT 515: Integration of Occupational Therapy Theory. 3 credits. Analysis and applications of theoretical perspectives to occupational therapy process with individuals, groups, and service delivery systems. F, S, SS

OT 589: Readings in Occupational Therapy. 1-2 credits, repeatable to 6 credits. Selected readings in the student’s area of interest with oral and/or written reports. Consent of instructor required prior to enrollment. F, S, SS.

OT 599: Special Topics in Occupational Therapy. 1-2 credits, repeatable to 6 credits. A series of lectures, discussions, and/or laboratory experiences developed around one or more specific topics in occupational therapy. F, S, SS.

OT 995: Scholarly Project in OT. 2 credits. An individual or collaborative investigation of relevant professional topic and production of a scholarly report with approval of the major faculty advisor. F, S, SS.