CURRENT COURSES

OT 6922 Seminar III: Pediatric Dysfunction FA06 - SP08

This course examines the skills required for evaluation and intervention with the pediatric population. Students develop basic skills in screening, evaluation, and occupationally based intervention planning with children. Frames of reference for pediatric occupational therapy as applied in the intervention process with children with pediatric/developmental dysfunction are examined. Students also participate in an off-campus Fieldwork I experience within the scope of the course. This course is taught in the 2nd year of the graduate program.

Required Texts:

Case Smith, J. (2005). Occupational therapy for children (5th ed.) St. Louis, MO: Elsevier-Mosby.

Kranowitz. C.S. (2006). The out of sync child: Recognizing and coping with sensory processing disorder (Revised). New York: Perigree Trade.

Recommended Texts:

Kramer, P., & Hinojosa, J. (1999) Frames of Reference for Pediatric Occupational Therapy (2nd ed.). Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Mulligan, S. (2003). Occupational therapy evaluation for children: A pocket guide. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

OT 6522: Research Methods in Occupational Therapy III SP08

Students will work in groups to implement a scholarly project proposed in OT 6521.  Will participate in seminar discussions regarding issues involved in implementing a research project with their thesis advisor. This course is taught in the 2nd year of the graduate program. Prerequisite: OT 6521

REQUIRED TEXT:

American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychology Association (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. 

OT 5520: Research Methods in Occupational Therapy I SP08

Concepts and methodologies of scientific research as related to occupational therapy. Topics include quantitative and qualitative research methodology, applied statistics, analysis and interpretation of data, and evidence-based practice. Emphasis will be placed on becoming an educated consumer of research.  Completion of literature review for proposed research question. This course is taught in the 1st year of the graduate program. Prerequisite:  PSY 3200 or equivalent

REQUIRED TEXTS:

DePoy, E. & Gitlin, L. (2005). Introduction to research: Understanding and applying multiple strategies (3rd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.

American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington:  Author.

Previously Taught Courses

OT 6621: Research Methods in Occupational Therapy II FA07

Concepts and methodologies of scientific research as applied to occupational therapy. Students develop an applied research proposal and prepare documents necessary for submitting a research proposal to the IRB when human subjects are involved. Relationship of research to clinical practice will be stressed. This course is taught in the 2nd year of the graduate program. Prerequisite: OT 5520

REQUIRED TEXT:

American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychology Association (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. 

OT 5301: Occupations Across the Lifespan II SP07

This course examines the human development of performance abilities in areas of occupation (activities of daily living, education, work, play/leisure, and social participation) from adolescence to senescence.  Analysis of underlying performance skills and patterns, context, activity demands and client factors as they contribute to occupational performance.  Selection and implementation of therapeutic media in occupational therapy appropriate to adult occupations, the use of activity analysis and synthesis, the role of cultural influences in media selection and the roles of the therapist in the intervention process will be studied. This course is taught in the 1st year of the graduate program. Prerequisite: OT 5300

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Cronin, A. & Mandich M. (2005).  Human development and performance: Throughout the lifespan. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning.

Katz, N.  (2005). Cognition and occupation in rehabilitation (2nd ed.)  Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.

RECOMMENDED TEXTS:

Crepeau, E., Cohn, E. & Schell, B. (2003).  Willard and Spackman's occupational therapy (10th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Kart, C. (2001). The realities of aging: An introduction to gerontology (6th ed.). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

OT 5300 Occupations Across the Lifespan I FA06

This course examines the human development of performance abilities in the areas of occupation (activities of daily living, education, work, play/leisure and social participation) from birth to pre-adolescence. Students learn to Analyze underlying performance skills and patterns, context, activity demands and client factors as they contribute to occupational performance. The selection of media to assist in growth and development in areas of childhood occupational performance, the use of activity analysis and synthesis, the role of cultural influences in media selection and the roles of the therapist in the intervention are also studied. This course is taught in the 1st year of the graduate program.

Required Texts:

Cronin, A., & Mandich, M. (2005). Human development and performance: Throughout the lifespan. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning.

Hersch, G.L., Lamport, N.K., & Coffey, M.S. (2005). Activity Analysis: Application to occupation (5th ed.). Thorofare, NJ: Slack.

Recommended Texts:

Case-Smith, J. (2005). Occupational therapy for children (5th ed.). St. Louis

Hinojosa, J., & Blount, M.L. (2000). The texture of life: Purposeful activities (2nd ed) Bethesda, MD: AOTA.

updated 1.23.08