Curriculum
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy is delivered in two full years (seven semesters), beginning Summer II session of the year accepted. The educational program consists of both academic course work and supervised fieldwork experiences. The curriculum for students entering the program in the summer of 2009 and thereafter is outlined below.
| Credit Hours | |
Semester 1 (Summer 2) |
|
| T560 Introduction to Occupational Sciences & Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| T571 Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapist | 3 |
| 6 | |
Semester 2 (Fall) |
|
| T542 Occupations of Infants & Children | 5 |
| T557 Group Process in OT | 2 |
| T575 Applied Neuroscience for the OT | 4 |
| T567 Research & Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| T561 Theoretical Foundations of OT | 3 |
| 17 | |
Semester 3 (Spring) |
|
| T525 Reflective Seminar I | 1 |
| T552 Occupations of Adolescents & Young Adults | 5 |
| T572 Pathophysiology: Impact of Conditions on Occupations | 3 |
| T568 Evidence-based Practice in OT | 3 |
| T558 OT Management in Today's Health & Community Systems | 3 |
| 15 | |
Semester 4 (Summer 1 or 2) May and June or July and August |
T695 Fieldwork Level II-A (8 weeks) Infants & children | 5 |
| 5 | |
Semester 5 (Fall) |
|
| T625 Reflective Seminar II | 1 |
| T662 Occupations of Adults & Older Adults | 5 |
| T657 Psych. Dimension of Therapeutic Relationships and Occupations | 2 |
| T580 OT Elective and T667 Non-thesis OT Project or | |
| T701 OT Thesis | 6 |
| 14 | |
Semester 6 (Spring) |
|
| T655 Technologies in OT (January/4 weeks) | 3 |
| T696 Fieldwork Level II-B Adolescents & Young Adults or T697 Fieldwork II-C Adults & Older Adults (8 weeks, February and March) | 5 |
| T658 Professional Trends & Issues in OT | 2 |
| T580 OT Elective (Optional) | 3 |
| T668 Non-thesis OT Project Completion or | |
| T702 OT Thesis Completion | 2 |
| 12-15 | |
Semester 7 (Summer I) |
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| T696 Fieldwork Level II-B Adolescents & Young Adults or T697 Fieldwork II-C Adults & Older Adults (8 weeks, May and June) | 5 |
| 5 | |
Total Credits for Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy: Minimum of 74
A component of the Occupations course, Level I Fieldwork is an introduction to Occupational Therapy practice involving hands-on experiences at least one half day per week located in medical, educational, and community settings in the Indianapolis area, in conjunction with coursework.
Fieldwork Level II experiences are 40 hours/week for 8 weeks. Fieldwork involves diverse populations (infants through older adults) to provide well rounded learning experiences.
The curriculum requires a scholarly contribution (individual thesis or non-thesis group project). Group projects are accomplished with four OT graduate students and are directed by faculty. Thesis is individual and faculty directed.
Upon successful completion of both academic and fieldwork experiences, students are eligible to take the certification examination offered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). For the protection of students and the profession, those who have had felony convictions may be restricted from sitting for this examination and should contact NBCOT with related questions.
The IU OT Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). For more information contact ACOTE, or call 301.652.2682.
Course Descriptions
T525 Reflective Seminar I 1 credit
Description: Course will facilitate the syntheses of research, reflect the curriculum themes and outcomes, and support the plan of scholarly contribution.
T542 Occupations of Infants and Children 5 credits
Description: This course will focus on the development, support, and disruption of performance in areas of occupation of infants and children utilizing the occupational therapy process to evaluate and intervene. Laboratory and fieldwork components will emphasize individual engagement in occupations within various social and cultural contexts.
T552 Occupations of Adolescents and Young Adults 5 credits
Description: This course will focus on the development, wellness and disruption of performance in areas of occupation of adolescents and young adults utilizing the occupational therapy process to evaluate and intervene. Laboratory and fieldwork components will emphasize individual engagement in occupations within various social and cultural contexts.
T553 Topics in Occupational Therapy 1 to 5 credits
Description: Permission of instructor required. Selected topics in occupational therapy offered by occupational therapy faculty. Students may repeat this course as long as the topic changes each time it is taken.
T557 Group Process in Occupational Therapy 2 Credits
Description: Principles and concepts of group process related to occupational therapy practice.
T558 Occupational Therapy Management in Today's Health and Community Systems 3 credits
Description: A study of the occupational therapist's role in the management of service delivery in both health and community systems. Managed care, managerial functions, professionalism, ethics and various laws are emphasized.
T560 Introduction to Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy 3 credits
Description: Examination of the use of occupation as a therapeutic tool through the study of occupation, occupational science, activity analysis, and therapeutic use of self.
T561 Theoretical Foundations of Occupational Therapy 3 credits
Description: Conceptualization and synthesis of existing models, frames of reference, paradigms, and theories of occupational therapy for practice.
T567 Research and Occupational Therapy 3 credits
Description: This course is designed to prepare the student to participate in research, emphasizing the use of technology.
T568 Evidence-Based Practice in Occupational Therapy 3 credits
Description: Prepares the student to evaluate occupational therapy practice and assure that practice is increasingly evidence-based by developing critical thinking skills, critically evaluating the research literature, and follows the tenants of best practice.
T571 Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapist 3 credits
Description: This course introduces the occupational therapy graduate student to the principles of human movement including biomechanical analysis, joint structure and function, muscle physiology, and musculoskeletal function for occupational performance.
T572 Pathophysiology: Impact of Conditions on Occupations 3 credits
Description: Identification and study of major medical and psychiatric conditions including clinical description, etiology and pathology, medical/surgical treatment, rehabilitation, and prognosis. Treatment team approach and legal issues will be presented. Labs will emphasize occupational impact of medical/psychiatric conditions.
T575 Applied Neuroscience for the Occupational Therapist 4 credits
Description: This course will build upon the student's understanding of anatomy. Using the resources of the course, students will master the vocabulary, comprehend foundational concepts and apply this information through case studies.
T580 Graduate Electives 3 credits
Description: One graduate elective is required. OT students who choose to do a thesis are not required to take an elective. Students will be encouraged to take an elective that complements their area of interest. During the second semester of their second year, an additional elective could be taken, after planning with their faculty advisor.
T625 Reflective Seminar II 1 credit
Description: Course will facilitate the synthesis of research, reflect the curriculum themes and outcomes, and continue to support the plan of scholarly contribution.
T655 Technologies in Occupational Therapy 3 credits
Description: This lecture and laboratory course introduces the concepts of positioning, environmental adaptations, orthotics, prosthetics, computer uses and technologies, assistive devices and adaptive equipment. Low technology will be the focus; some expansion to high technology will also be discussed.
T657 Psychosocial Dimension of Therapeutic Relationships & Occupations 2 credits
Description: Understanding and application of Therapeutic use of self in establishing and maintaining client therapist in using a helping model and therapeutic dialogue.
T658 Professional Trends & Issues in OT 1 credit
Description: This course involves student research, discussion, and demonstration of knowledge, emphasizing reimbursement, system delivery, service models, clinical education, credentialing, and other current issues in OT. Several class topics will be students' choice.
T662 Occupations of Adults and Older Adults 5 credits
Description: This course will focus on the disruption of performance in areas of occupation of adults and older adults utilizing the occupational therapy process to evaluate and intervene. Laboratory and fieldwork components will emphasize individual engagement in occupations within various social and cultural contexts.
T667 Non-thesis OT Project 3 credits
Description: This course prepares the student to design and implement a beginning research study.
T668 Non-thesis OT Project Completion 2 credits
Description: This course is designed to allow the student to complete the research study project.
T695 Fieldwork Level II-A: Infants & Children 5 credits
Description: P: successful completion of Semesters I and II professional courses. An eight-week fieldwork experience in an infant and child area of practice with pediatric occupational therapy services.
T696 Fieldwork Level II-B: Adolescents & Young Adults 5 credits
Description: P: successful completion of Semesters I and II professional courses. An eight-week fieldwork experience in an adolescent and young adult area of practice with occupational therapy services.
T697 Fieldwork Level II-C: Adults & Older Adults 5 credits
Description: P: successful completion of Semesters I, II, III, and IV professional courses. An eight-week fieldwork experience in an adult and older adult area of practice with occupational therapy services.
T698 Fieldwork Level II-D: Specialty (optional) 3-5 credits
Description: P: successful completion of T695, T696, and T697. Four to eight week optional experience providing occupational therapy students an opportunity to select a specialized practice area.
T701 OT Thesis 6 credits
Description: Proposal development leading to thesis as directed by the chair of the thesis committee.
T702 OT Thesis Completion 2 credits
Description: Research leading to thesis as directed by the chair of the thesis committee.