Occupational Therapy
(MSOT)

Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Program Information

Master of Science Occupational Therapy

CurriculumAccreditation Performance

The delivery of the Occupational Therapy program at the graduate level revolves around instructors facilitating learning through problem-based case management. Students in the MSOT program will be required to utilize theory, logic, clinical reasoning and pragmatic skills in an interactive learning environment. It is expected that students will participate in discussions and debates and develop treatment choices based on sound research and theoretical assumptions. The Master of Occupational Therapy curriculum emphasizes mastery of the skills required for entrylevel practice. The curriculum is designed so that graduates can review, understand, conduct and interpret research activities. Evidence-based practice initiatives make it essential that practitioners’ research skills are well developed.

A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT examination or attain state licensure.

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Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Program

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Program Handbook

2023-2024 Occupational Therapy Program Handbook

Program Mission & Outcomes

By the end of the program, students will...

Apply knowledge of global practices, scientific practices, medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology in order to demonstrate the basic tenets of entry-level occupational therapy practice.
Utilize critical thinking skills to administer assessments in a uniform manner to ensure findings are valid and reliable (establish needs and priorities for intervention).
Adjust/modify the assessment procedures based on client’s needs, behaviors, and culture (identify and design interventions).
Establish accurate and appropriate treatment plans based on the evaluation results, through integrating multiple factors such as client’s priorities, context(s), theories, and evidence-based practice.
Implement intervention plans that are client-centered.
Satisfactorily produce the volume of work (treatment, documentation, and administrative duties) required in the expected time frame.
Clearly and effectively communicate verbally and nonverbally with clients, families, significant others, colleagues, service providers, and the public (responsibilities as a professional).
Demonstrate consistent work behaviors including initiative, preparedness, dependability, and work site maintenance.
Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills by adhering to ethics of the profession, safety regulations, and judgment in safety in regard to self and others during all fieldwork II- related activities (manage OT services and advance effectiveness).
Prepare to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Examination.
Demonstrate an appreciation for the complexity of context and diversity (including but not limited to socio-economics, culture, gender, race/ethnicity, religion, disabling conditions, and sexual orientation) on engagement in occupation.