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Division of Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Science in Health Science with Concentration in Occupation and Wellness
Course Descriptions

Occupational Therapy is a health care profession that promotes life-long health and well-being through engagement in occupation.  The primary objective embodied within the concept of occupation is the practitioners’ use of activities meaningful to individuals within their environments.  Occupational Therapy services are provided to individuals within the context of self-care, work, play and leisure act- ivies.  Practitioners provide services to individuals to increase their daily function, enhance/support health and development and prevent disability through promotion of performance skills within environments and /or tasks adapted to meet their individual needs.

Practitioners facilitate functional outcomes in persons of all ages and cultural backgrounds.  Occupational Therapy aims to develop and/or restore the highest level of independence with individuals limited by physical/mental injury or illness, developmental or learning disability, or adverse environmental conditions.

Occupational therapy services are provided in a variety of health care settings within the context of both community and private practice.  These may include hospitals, psychiatric and community settings, school systems, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, or home health.  Occupational therapists function as clinicians, educators, consultants, researchers and administrators.  Services to consumers and their families include evaluation/treatment planning, assessment of home and work environments and training in the use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology.


Faculty

Associate Professor:  Hinds, Maria
Assistant Professor:  Alexander, Aurelia; Oliveira, Debora

Curriculum—This is a five and one half year program, designed to include a Bachelor of Science in Health Science (120 credits) with a concentration in Occupation and Wellness.    The students majoring in Health Science, Occupation and Wellness emphasis will have a general degree that will allow the graduate to work in a health care setting or continue on to graduate school.

Students interested in applying to the Master’s of Occupational Therapy should major in the Health Science, Occupation and Wellness Program.  In the fourth year of the curriculum, the student may apply to the professional program, the Master’s of Occupational Therapy.  Students must have a 3.0 GPA and take the GRE to apply to the program. Students are also required to have 30 hours experience with a registered occupational therapist in an occupational therapy setting. 

Occupational Therapy: Bachelor of Science in Health Science with Concentration in Occupation and Wellness
Freshman Year
 Fall Semester Sem. Hrs.
 ENC 1101 Freshman Communication Skills I 3
 MAC 1105 College Algebra 3
 BSC 1010 General Biology (with Lab) 4
 HSC 1000 Orientation to Health Sciences 1
 HUM XXXX Elective
 3
 Total 14
  
 Spring Semester 
 ENC 1102 Freshman Communication Skills II 3
 ANT 2000 Introduction to Anthropology 3
 CHM 1020 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3
 PHI 1100 Critical Thinking 3
 DEP 2004 Human Growth and Development
 3
 Total15
  
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester		 
 AMH 2010 or AMH 2020 U.S. History 3
 PHY 2053 College Physics I 3
 PHY 2053 College Physics I Lab or PHY 2048 General Physics I Lab 1
 BSC 2093 Anatomy and Physiology I w/Lab 4
 SPC 2600 Public Speaking
 3
  Total 14
  
 Spring Semester 
 BSC 2094 Anatomy and Physiology II w/Lab 4
 STA 2023 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3
 AFA 3104 African American Experience or AMH 2091 or AMH 3571 or AMH 3572 3
 PSY 2012 Introduction to Psychology 3
CGS 2060C Computer Literacy I
 3
   Total 16
  
Junior Year
Fall Semester		 
 HSA 3110 Organization and Administration of Health Care Facilities 3
 CLP 4142* Abnormal Psychology 3
 RCS 3700 Disability and Society 3
 RCS 4200 Introduction to Vocational Evaluation 3
 HSC 3531 Medical Terminology
 3
  Total 15
  
Spring Semester 
 RCS 3030 Intro. to Rehabilitation 3
 HSC 3640 Health Law or HIM 3016 Legal Aspects of Health Information 3
 SYO 3400 Medical Sociology 3
 RCS 4610 Supervision & Coordination of Vocational Rehab 3
 HIM 3626* Health Statistics/Research or HSA 4700 Health Care Research
 3
  Total 15
  
 Senior Year/Year One MSOT 
 Fall Semester 
 OTH 3533 Occupation Across the Lifespan 3
 RCS 4060/5206 Psychological Aspects of Disability I 3
 HIM 3437/OTH 5050 Fundamentals of Medical Science I 3
 OTH 4721/5723 Professional Development I 3
 OTH 4030/5032 Foundations of Occupational Therapy
 3
   Total 15
  
 Spring Semester 
 HIM 3438/OTH 5051 Fundamentals of Medical Science II 3
 OTH 4035/5033 Concepts in Human Occupation 3
 OTH 4140/5142 Therapeutic Communication Skills 3
 OTH 3992/5245 Neuroanatomy
 3
  Total 12
 Total Semester Hours 120
  
Course Descriptions

OTH 3533 Occupations Across Lifespan (3) This course promotes knowledge of normal human development and occupational roles from infancy to older adulthood.  Developmental theories, activities and developmental tasks and activities are explored.  The student will develop skills in observation and assessment of occupational performance components and roles.

OTH 4721 Professional Development I (3)   This course is designed to provide students with structured learning experiences that facilitate modeling of acceptable professional behaviors such as dependability, professional presentation, initiative, empathy and cooperation.

OTH 4030/5000 Foundation of Occupation Therapy (3) Introductory professional course that serves as a foundation to development of a broad base of knowledge and insight into occupational therapy.

OTH 4035/5033 Concepts in Human Occupation (3) This course will explore the meaning and purpose of human occupation and will examine and analyze activities, habits, roles and occupations for individuals with varying disabilities.  The focus of learning experiences and modified problem solving groups will be individuals engaged in occupation within various social and cultural contexts.

OTH 4140/5142 Therapeutic Communication Skills (3) This course is designed to provide students in lecture and laboratory sessions with opportunities to experience and participate in practical applications of therapeutic communication skills within patient/consumer-simulated contexts.  Students will participate in small and large therapeutic group experiences designed to acquire functional knowledge of a variety of skills necessary to effectively communicate with individuals across the lifespan.

OTH 3992 Neuroanatomy (3) Emphasizes the human nervous system. Focus will be on the brain and spinal cord, internal organization and structure, pathways, blood supplies and somatosensory systems. This course is offered primarily to graduate students. Not required for graduation for undergraduates.