Survey of the impact of public institutions, the private sector, and cultural practices on health and the delivery of health care in the United States.
General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Crosslist: This course is offered by the ANTH department but may qualify for major credit in OT. To register, enroll in ANTH 105.
Focuses on analytical and argumentative writing skills requisite to academic and professional writing. Emphasizes logical analysis of texts and other data, effective use of evidence, ethical argumentation, and stylistic and grammatical fluency. Requires concurrent enrollment with an affiliated General Education course in the Social Issues category. Students must achieve a satisfactory score on the verbal portion of the SAT, the USC Writing Examination, or credit for WRIT 120 or 121 bef
Introduction to theoretical concepts concerning the relationship of engagement in activities (occupations) to health and well being. Application of these perspectives to students' own lives.
Introduction to concept of occupation and overview of human drive for meaningful activity; impact of occupations on health and well-being; analysis of personal occupational patterns; selected therapeutic applications.
An anatomical survey of the human musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and urinary system. Open to occupational therapy majors only. Recommended preparation: introductory undergraduate course in biology
General overview of human physiology with special emphasis on physiologic systems supporting internal homeostatic mechanisms and human motion applicable to occupational therapists. Open to Occupational Therapy majors only. Recommended preparation: undergraduate biology course.
Exploration of the diverse ways occupational practices become central to identity, reify standard social ideologies, and are manipulated to redress conventional standards.
Theories and practice of the creative process in varied media, genres and occupations. Explores creativity in the arts, sciences, professions, evolution, daily life, and culture. Not available for major credit to occupational therapy majors.
Examines family structures and processes, the occupational dimensions of families, and the meanings embedded in the acts of daily life of contemporary families.
Narrative as guide and structure of practical action. Special emphasis on chronic illness and disability and narrative structure of clinical interactions.
Creative, manual, recreational, and self-care skills critical to occupational role function. Teaching and practice in laboratory and clinical settings. Lecture, laboratory, and clinic.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science
Human pathology; classification and terminology, mechanisms of disease, description of the essentials of diseases of clinical significance. Lectures and clinical presentations by Medical School faculty.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science
Biopsychosocial approach to human development; integration and effect upon acquisition of skills for the occupational role. Supervised experience in clinical observation and testing.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science
Note: Section A 47736 Section B 47735 Section C 47734
Application of basic neuromusculo-skeletal function to the performance of daily living tasks and activities; emphasis on integration of neurological knowledge with understanding of neuromuscular dysfunction. Open only to OT majors.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science
History, philosophy, and interpretation of occupational therapy practice in physical disabilities. Study of behavior as it relates to human competency and family adaptation, occupational choice, and satisfaction. Open only to OT majors.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science
Note: All sections register for 47741 in addition to one lab. Section A 47748 Section B 47742 Section C 47745 Do not mix sections.
History, philososphy, and interpretation of occupatinal therapy practice in psychosocial dysfunction. Study of psychosocial function as it relates to core themes of intrinsic motivation, decision making, roles, temporal adaptation, skills and the environment. Open only to OT majors.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science
Note: Section A is 47753 Section B is 47752 Section C is 47754. Do not mix sections.
Application of occupational therapy skills and activities to creative problem solution and task analyses in the understanding of occupation. Open only to OT majors.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science
Note: Section A 47758 Section B 47757 Section C 47756
Clinical internship to qualify for professional certification. Seminar to integrate theory with application of treatment principles for various populations. Graded CR/NC. Open only to OT majors.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science
Specific applications of occupational therapy practice in varied clinical/health settings. Seminar to integrate theory with application of treatment principles for various dysfunctional conditions. Graded CR/NC.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science
Specific applications of occupational therapy practice in varied clinical/health settings. Seminar to integrate theory with application of treatment principles for various dysfunctional conditions. Graded CR/NC.
Specific applications of occupational therapy practice in varied clinical/health settings. Seminar to integrate theory with application of treatment principles for various dysfunctional conditions. Graded CR/NC.
Historical review of the development of occupational therapy in the contexts of social, economic, and political events; foundational understandings of occupation as a therapeutic force.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science
Examination of the complex relation between theoretical knowledge and practical expertise, types of reasoning therapists use, and what it means to be an engaged, reflective practitioner.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science
Exploration of the emergence of occupational science, critical evaluation of dimensions of occupation through engagement and reading, and impact on the practice of occupational therapy.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science
Current issues in school-based occupational therapy evaluation, ongoing assessment and intervention. Topics include successful collaboration in inclusive classrooms and on IFSP and IEP teams. Open only to OT majors. Graded CR/NC.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy
Occupation-based evaluation and intervention for individuals with acute and chronic hand disorders. Topics include scar management, splinting, peripheral nerve injury, wound healing and physical agent modalities. Open only to OT majors. Graded CR/NC.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy
Laboratory examining approaches to assessment and remediation of motor control following upper motor neuron lesions. An occupation-based approach to Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) will be emphasized. Open only to OT majors. Graded CR/NC.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy
Examination of the concepts and principles of universal design and the benefits of the approach for people with disabilities and for all individuals. Graded CR/NC.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science
Differential evaluation of sensory integrative dysfunction; theory and procedure for enhancing the processing of sensory data by children with learning behavior disorders. Prerequisite: Admission by advance application and instructor's approval only; must be certified as an occupational or physical therapist.
Analysis of the conceptual foundations and methodological orientations for occupational science, understandings of disciplinary perspectives, formulation of theoretical arguments, and the interpretation of research data.
Examination of effectiveness and efficacy research, study design and methodology, dimensions of adaptation and research methods through the lens of two Division based research programs.
Critical analysis of occupation as means and product of human adaptation. Adaptive skill development from traditional and occupational science approaches. Research methods and results.
Experiential learning through immersion in one or more externally funded research groups in the Division, enabling intense participation in multi-skilled research groups. Duplicates credit in former OT 660abcd.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science
Residency involving development, administration, evaluation, or policy formulation for occupation-centered programs in clinical or community settings. Development of portfolio for professional doctorate. Open to OT majors only. Graded CR/NC.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy
