Schedule of Classes

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.

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.

The complex nature of human occupation is covered from an interdisciplinary perspective. Emphasis is on how occupation contributes to human experience in a lived world.

Hormonal and contextual (social, physical, and temporal) correlates of human occupations and psychological states; collection and interpretation of field data using innovative research methods.

Critically examines ethical issues central to the world of sports that range from matters of fair play and cheating to performance-enhancing drugs and gene-doping. Not For major credit for Occupational Therapy majors.

Biopsychosocial approach to human development; integration and effect upon acquisition of skills for the occupational role. Supervised experience in clinical observation and testing.

Application of basic neural function to the performance of daily living tasks and activities; emphasis on integration of neurological knowledge with understanding of neruomuscular dysfunction. Open only to OT majors.

Analyses of occupational therapy skills and activities in the understanding of the individual's participation in occupation. Particular emphasis will be given to the occupational tasks of supervision; and the design, management and marketing of occupational therapy services. Open to OT majors only.

Selected cases from occupational therapy practice in the area of psychosocial dysfunction; special emphasis on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management, consultation, communication, and use of community resources. Open to OT majors only.

Selected cases from occupational therapy practice in the area of physical dysfunction; with emphasis on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management, consultation, communication, and use of community resources. Open to OT majors only.

Selected cases from occupational therapy practice with children; prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management, consultation, communication, and use of community resources in practice with children. Open to OT majors only.

Selected cases from occupational therapy practice with adolescents, adults and aged persons; with emphasis on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management, consultation, communication, and use of community resources with these age-related groups. Open to OT majors only.

Implications for the direction of occupational therapy practice based on the developing knowledge base in occupational science. Open to OT majors only.

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.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

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.

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.

Occupational therapy and the health care system. Graded CR/NC.

Data analysis for the study of occupational patterns and occupation in therapy. Survey of methods used for statistical analysis and for analysis of qualitative methods.

Comprehensive overview of sensory integration theory and basic intervention principles. A case-based approach will facilitate the integration of sensory integration, evidence-based practice and occupational science. Open only to OT majors. Graded CR/NC.

Principles of assessment, selection, training, and follow-up with clients in the use of assistive technologies to enable and enhance participation in a meaningful occupation. Open only to OT majors. Graded CR/NC.

Focus on the effects of physical design in the workplace on users' injury rate, behavior, performance and stress levels. Intervention for repetitive motion included. Open only to OT majors. Graded CR/NC.

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.

A comprehensive investigation of the anatomy and physiology of normal and abnormal swallowing. Didactic and hands-on study of assessment and treatment interventions will be addressed. Open to OT majors only. Graded CR/NC.

Seminar examining occupations and lifestyle redesign as a contribution to health and well-being. Topics include therapeutic process, needs assessment, design and marketing of lifestyle modules. Open only to OT majors. Graded CR/NC.

Descriptive, comparative, and evaluative research methods; research tools and procedures; application of general systems theory. Open to OT majors only.

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of thesis.

Credit on acceptance of thesis.

Credit on acceptance of thesis.

Recent developments in occupational therapy and 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.

Theoretical and historical foundations for the study of occupation, engagement in living and learning in everyday life.

Ontogenesis and phylogenesis of work and leisure, systems view of person/environmental interactions affecting competence and satisfaction with activity. Occupation and the need for mastery.

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.

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.

Research leading to the doctorate, maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.