Professional MSOT Program of Study ‡
| Course | Credits | Course Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT 606 | 2 | Occupation and the Individual | Exploration and study of human occupation and activity, humans as occupational beings, health and well-being across the life span. |
| OT 608/609 | 4 | Occupational Therapy Process | Professional reasoning and skills used to design and deliver occupational therapy services. Lecture and lab. |
| OT 622/623 | 4 | Biomechanical Interventions in OT I | Foundation for understanding the challenges to occupational performance based on biomechanical impairments. Lecture and lab. |
| OT 650 | 3 | *Research Methods I | Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies as applied in occupational therapy. |
OT 686A Section 1 |
1 | **OT Fieldwork | Community Learning - 40 hours over first fall and spring semesters. |
| Course | Credits | Course Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT 602 | 3 | Occupational Therapy Theories | Critical analysis of occupational therapy base including history, philosophy, and models of practice. |
| OT 607 | 2 | Indirect Intervention and Consultation | Delivery of OT using educational and consultative approaches. |
| OT 580/581 | 4 | Occupational Interventions and Mental Health | Intervention models applied to mental health concerns within occupational therapy. Lecture and lab. |
| OT 651 | 3 | *Research Methods II | Applied quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Interpretation of research in OT and related fields. |
**See OT 686A Section 2 (OT Practicum) under Overview of Level I OT Fieldwork Requirements, page 4.
| No on-campus coursework. May participate in OT 686A Section 2 (OT Practicum). |
| Course | Credits | Course Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT 680 | 2 | Reasoning for Psychosocial Conditions | Development of reasoning to guide decision making/under-standing regarding mental health influences on occupations and occupational performance. |
| OT 632/633 | 4 | Neurobehavioral Interventions in OT I | Theory and practice related to assessment, intervention, and occupational performance with children with neurobehavioral difficulties in various settings. Lecture and lab. |
| OT 645 | 3 | Leadership and Administration | Leadership and administration processes applied in occupational therapy. |
OT 686B |
3 | ***OT Fieldwork Seminar
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Integration of classroom concepts with community fieldwork experience (includes 40 hours of fieldwork and a 2-credit seminar). |
***Students who enroll in OT Fieldwork Seminar in the fall, enroll in EBPR in the spring. Those who enroll in EBPR in the fall, enroll in OT Fieldwork Seminar in the spring.
***Students who enroll in OT Fieldwork Seminar in the fall, enroll in EBPR in the spring. Those who enroll in EBPR in the fall, enroll in OT Fieldwork Seminar in the spring.
| Course | Credits | Course Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
OT 688
OT 688 |
12
12 |
Field Placement/Level II Fieldwork Field Placement/Level II Fieldwork
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Field Placement/Level II fieldwork (24 weeks/6 months minimum) provides each student with in-depth on-the-job experience in occupational therapy practice. Local and national fieldwork sites provide students with an opportunity to gain practical experience under the supervision of an occupational therapist in a variety of settings. Each of the two Level II Fieldworks is 12 weeks/3 months. Students must be enrolled for 12 credits for each semester of fieldwork. |
‡ PROGRAM OF STUDY INFORMATION:
The MSOT Program consists of four full-time semesters plus 24 credits of Field Placement/Level II Fieldwork. Curriculum enhancements are on-going; course sequence and courses are subject to change. Contact the Department for more information.
* RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS:
The goals of the research program within our curriculum are to enable students to 1) articulate the importance of research within the occupational therapy profession, 2) independently interpret and evaluate published research, 3) demonstrate the skills necessary to design a research proposal, and 4) participate in one or more various aspects of research methodology (i.e. collecting data, analyzing data, interpreting and reporting results) independently or with others. Graduate research requirements are met by completing the required research courses listed below and participating in either a 9-credit thesis or a 3-credit class, Evidence-Based Practice Research (EBPR). Students enroll in a total of 9-15 research related credits:
- Research Methods I - applied quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in Occupational Therapy, 3 credits
- Research Methods II - applied quantitative and qualitative data analysis, interpretation of research in Occupational Therapy and related fields, 3 credits
- Thesis (9 credits) or EBPR (3 credits)
- The thesis is a 9-credit research project. Thesis students work directly under their respective major advisors who have agreed to serve in that capacity. Thesis research projects build upon the faculty advisors' research programs. Final student outcomes include a thesis and an oral defense of the thesis; students may be required to complete a poster presentation. Students will receive information about the thesis application process during the first semester of the program. Students planning to pursue a PhD are strongly encouraged to complete a thesis option.
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The EBPR is a 3-credit learning experience in a research-based teamwork context on a project relevant to the practice of Occupational Therapy. Students will engage in research directed by the instructor. The research will address the faculty member's research program and may include participation in on-going research or pilot projects, systematic review of literature, meta-analysis, paradigm analysis, and grant writing/program development/program evaluation. Final student outcomes include a written research paper and an oral or poster presentation.
The research process culminates in the Annual Research Symposium that has been created to celebrate the research accomplishments of the students. Students exhibit their research posters to the Occupational Therapy Department, university and the regional OT community at this event. A highlight is the keynote address by an invited speaker. Also, posters are exhibited at the annual conference of the Occupational Therapy Association of Colorado.
***Overview of OT Level I Fieldwork Requirements
OT 686A Section 1:
Community Learning - Application of foundational concepts presented in the first year through observation and interation with people and occupational therapy practitioners.
OT 686A Section 2:
OT Practicum - Supervised OT experiences with a variety of clients in OT related settings. Two OT Practicum experiences must be successfully completed between the student's first winter break and May of the second year of the program. Each OT Practicum includes 40 hours of applied learning in a variety of settings (i.e. medical, community, school). The purpose of the OT Practicum is to enhance students' skills in the following areas: professional development and communication, therapeutic use of self and application of the OT process. Students may not complete an OT Practium over the course of the semester during which they are enrolled in the OT Fieldwork Seminar; however, an OT Practicum can be completed during university breaks and summers.
OT 686B Fieldwork Seminar:
Integration of classroom concepts with community fieldwork experience (includes 40 hours of fieldwork and a 2 credit seminar). OT Fieldwork Seminar must be successfully completed prior to entering Level II Fieldwork.
