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General Curriculum Objectives

Upon completion of the Master of Occupational Therapy, the student will be able to:

1. Articulate the role of occupation in the individual’s life experience and the rationale for its use in occupational therapy practice.
2. Synthesize normal human development processes and tasks throughout the life span into occupational therapy practice
3. Analyze the impact of environmental, cultural, and socioeconomic influences on human development throughout the life span.
4. Apply states of health and pathology to human development and occupational performance.
5. Demonstrate respect for culture and diversity in occupation-centered practice.
6. Integrate the historical, philosophical and theoretical values and beliefs basic to authentic occupational therapy and their application to consumer needs.
7. Select appropriate occupational therapy screening and evaluation tools based on theoretical perspectives, models of practice, frames of reference, and cultural influences.
8. Formulate and implement occupation-based intervention plans based on theoretical perspectives, models of practice, frames of reference, cultural influences, and the best available scientific evidence (EBP).
9. Utilize evidence from published research & related resources to make informed clinical decisions.
10. Successfully complete the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) certification exam and become eligible for state licensure as an OTR.

Prerequisite Course Work: With a Bachelor’s Degree

Master of Occupational Therapy Courses

Students enrolled in the program must maintain a 3.0 overall GPA for the duration of the program. A student may pass a DRSC course with a grade of “C” provided that their overall GPA does not fall below 3.0. Any student who makes a “C” or lower in any OT course may be dismissed from the program. All courses in the OT curriculum are restricted to OT program majors and require departmental approval for enrollment.

Year One Summer

OT 5102 Surface Anatomy 1 credit
Students will identify bony landmarks, tendons, muscles, joint boundaries, and ligaments of the trunk, head, and extremities. This identification will be extended to include visualization of the locations and boundaries of deeper structures including bones, deep muscles, and internal organs.

DRSC 5301 Normal Physiology/Embryology 3 credits
A review of the basic processes and events of human embryology that lead to morphogenesis, and the timing of major events, in embryogenesis are presented. These topics inform the mechanical, physical and biochemical functions of adult organ systems and prepare the student for future coursework in gross anatomy, pathophysiology, and neuroscience. Restricted to major: MPT, MOT, and SPLP.

OT 5315 Legal/Ethical Issues in Healthcare  3 credits
Principles and history of law and bioethics applied to the provision of health care services, the roles and responsibilities of the occupational therapy practitioner, and the rights of the consumer.

Year One Fall

DRSC 5495 Anatomy for Health Sciences 4 credits
A study of the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, and peripheral nervous systems of the human body. The course focuses on human anatomy through didactic methods and cadaver dissection of the trunk, extremities, head, neck, and internal organs.

DRSC 5388 Pathophysiology for Health Science 3 credits
A study of pathophysiological processes at the cellular, tissue and system levels and their impact on the body systems, secondary to disease or trauma-induced alterations to the regulatory mechanism in the human organism. The impacts of these damaged systems are discussed in terms of physical and occupational performance.

DRSC 5396 Medical Kinesiology and Biomechanics 3 credits
A study of the applications of biomechanical principles to the control of human movement is addressed. Examination of structural and functional status of joints, postural control, limb movement and their impact on functional activities.

OT 5310 Concepts and Foundations of Occupation Practice 3 credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the profession and practice of occupational therapy; professional conduct; occupational therapy history and theory; systems theory as it applies to the individual, family, and community; and human occupational performance in a variety of environments.

Year One Spring

DRSC 5390 Neuroscience for Health Sciences 3 credits
Human neuroscience with an emphasis on normal and abnormal structures and functions of the nervous system, as applied to neurological dysfunction and its impact on physical and occupational functioning of an individual are studied.

OT 5301 Analysis and Adaptation of Occupation I 3 credits
Introduction to human occupation and occupational performance from a developmental and evolutionary perspective. Exploration of survival, recreational, work, and social occupations in individuals and societies; skill development in performance and teaching of selected tasks; and basic task analysis.

DRSC 5389 Research in Health Sciences 3 credits
Introduction to research concepts which enable health professionals to read, apply and integrate health science research. The legal, moral and ethical role of service is presented.

OT 5312 Psychosocial Aspects of Occupation 3 credits
Foundations and knowledge related to psychosocial occupational function throughout the life span; intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, and cultural dynamics; general approaches for occupational therapy intervention. Includes practicum.

Year Two Summer

OT 5204 Spanish for Occupational Therapy Professionals 2 credits
Spanish for Occupational Therapy Professionals This course is designed to improve the fluency in basic conversational Spanish and specific Spanish medical terminology commonly used in occupational therapy practice. The course will emphasize learning practical vocabulary and conversational Spanish instead of grammar and writing. Instructor will also discuss culturally relevant beliefs and practices.

OT 5302 Analysis and Adaptation of Occupation II 3 credits
Advanced principles of person-centered occupation and task analysis, integration of biomechanics and person/task/ environmental demands applied to daily living skills.

OT 5314 Concepts & Foundations of Community Engagement 3 credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the practice of occupational therapy engagement in the community with application of the systems theory as it applies to the individual, family, and community, and human occupational performance in a variety of environments.

OT 5136 Preceptorship Studies 1 credit
Seminar and intensive practicum that integrates applications of theoretical knowledge in a variety of practice areas and client populations.

Year Two Fall

OT 5424 Occupational Performance in Mental Health 4 credits
Theory, principles, and applications of client-centered occupational therapy evaluation and interventions with consumers experiencing psychosocial dysfunction. Includes practicum.

OT 5324 Occupational Performance in Early Childhood 3 credits
Introduction to the major theoretical frameworks, concepts, and models of practice used in occupational therapy evaluation and treatment of infants/young children from 0-5 years. An emphasis will be place on analysis of abnormal movement patterns, parent/family education and training, and use of occupation as a therapeutic medium for intervention. Includes practicum.

OT 5628 Occupational Performance in Adults I 6 credits
Integration of foundational knowledge, theoretical constructs, occupation-based evaluation, and compensatory intervention principles for clients/families/caregivers who have experienced orthopedic insults to facilitate occupational role performance in the home, community, and natural environment. Integration of foundational and theoretical knowledge and technical competencies in the evaluation, fabrication, modification, and application of orthotics and prosthetics to promote client occupation. Includes theory, evaluation, and intervention using outcome-based measurements for work readiness in a variety of populations and explores work and its role in human occupation.

OT 5485. Research & Evidence-Based Prac. 4 credits
Research and Evidence-Based Practice Course designed to develop essential skills for students to locate and evaluate research evidence, understand the research process, and conduct evidence-based synthesis. Content includes: development of the research question and/or proposal and execution of the research project under the direct supervision of a graduate faculty member. Requires satisfactory completion of the course and a written report

Year Two Spring

OT 5629 Occupational Performance in Adults II 6 credits
Integration of foundational knowledge and theoretical constructs in neurodevelopmental and sensorimotor evaluation and intervention with adults with neurological dysfunction.

OT 5325 Occupational Performance in School Age Children 3 credits
Integration of foundational knowledge, theoretical constructs, development-based models and treatment approaches for occupation-based evaluation and intervention with the pediatric population. Includes practicum.

OT 5316 Leadership in Occupational Therapy 3 credits
Trends and influences that affect the delivery, evaluation and outcome of occupational therapy and the management skills needed for practice.

OT 5320 Occupational Performance in Older Adults 3 credits
Introduction to performance of older adults from a developmental perspective. Includes assessment and interventions unique to healthy and at-risk older adults in their social and physical environments.

Year Three Summer

OT 5640 Fieldwork II Rotation I 6 credits
Fieldwork II-Rotation I (12 weeks) Intensive clinical or community-based practicum under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist (OTR). Course related fee required.

Year Three Fall

OT 5641 Fieldwork II Rotation II 6 credits
Fieldwork II-Rotation II (12 weeks) Intensive clinical or community-based practicum under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist (OTR). Course related fee required.

Graduation Rates

*This includes studentscompleting graduation requirements one semester after the original graduationterm.

Certification Exam Pass Rate

The ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ MOT's 3-year pass rate for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam ranges from 90% to 95%.

The NBCOT pass rates can be found at:  

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõs are encouraged to sit for the NBCOT certification exam as soon as possible to increase chances for successful attainment of certification. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT and/or attain a state license.

If you have any questions regarding the certification exam, please contact NBCOT at:
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
12 South Summit Ave. Suite 100
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Accreditation

The ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program has received Accreditation-Inactive status from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) as the program is no longer admitting new students into the master’s program.

ACOTE Website:   

You can contact ACOTE at:

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD  20814

(301) 652-AOTA (2682)

accred@aota.org

Cost to Attend the Program

The current cost of tuition (105 credit hours/ 9 semesters) is approximately $49,513 for in-state students or $103,320 for out of state students. Visit:  Tuition and Mandatory Fees Summer 2022  for more information. Be aware that the above estimates do NOT include other university fees, living expenses, clinical education expenses, books and supplies. Expenses are subject to change each year.