The history of occupational therapy, and exploration of theories and frames of reference that guide practice. Introduction to documentation, ethical practice, professionalism, goal writing, APA, and scholarly writing. Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy Doctoral student.

Students will develop a working knowledge of the structure of the human body. Cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal and urinary, and immune systems will be reviewed. Musculoskeletal and nervous systems will be reviewed detail in terms of normal and abnormal function. Functional implications will be explored. Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy Doctoral student.

Exploration of how movement deficits impact functional performance. Kinesiology, biomechanical concepts and everyday physics are incorporated with anatomy concepts to help students understand normal and abnormal movement patterns. Goniometers, manual muscle testing, observation, and palpation will be utilized to assess normal and abnormal movement patterns. Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy Doctoral student.

Explores the ways in which psychosocial variables and mental health can influence occupation; the history of occupational therapy in mental health; and the influence of psychosocial variables on health. Students learn motivational interviewing and mindfulness, and practice running groups. Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy Doctoral student.

Students learn how to break down activities into minute pieces to gain an understanding of barriers that impact desired participation. Students analyze performance skills and patterns, contexts and environments, and client factors as they explore the normal development of humans from birth to death. Motor development, biological variables, social development, social determinants of health, environmental factors, and health-related factors are explored as students understand variables that influence occupational participation throughout the lifespan. Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy Doctoral student.

Teaches advocacy techniques, teaching strategies, marketing concepts, and health literacy concepts. Students utilize this knowledge to explain and advocate for the occupational therapy practice to a variety of stakeholders. Prerequisite: OT 7350.

Examines occupational performance for young adults and treatment strategies. Common health conditions and psychosocial conditions are addressed. An experiential learning course with class happening in rehabilitation facilities, hand therapy clinics, and additional centers to provide hands-on experiences. Prerequisite: OT 7350.

Students examine occupational performance for children and learn treatment strategies. Common health conditions and psychosocial conditions are addressed. An experiential learning course with class happening in pediatric community and school settings to give students real hands-on experiences. Prerequisite: OT 7250.

Student groups from OT 7370 implement their research project. Students will learn to conduct research, implement recruitment strategies, gather and analyze data, and draw conclusions from the findings. Prerequisite: OT 7370.

Design class that teaches innovative ways to design treatment interventions. Students learn to solder and 3D print, and explore the use of Smart technology. Students also design an innovative program and learn how to explore grants to fund programs. Prerequisite: OT 7350.

Second in the capstone series. Students will find evidence to support the capstone. Quantitative and qualitative literature will be critiqued and synthesized into a comprehensive literature review. Students develop the capstone proposal. Prerequisite: OT 7600.

The second Level II fieldwork experience. Students are placed full-time (as defined by the clinical site) at a clinic under the guidance of a Level II Fieldwork Supervisor. This Level II fieldwork experience is a minimum of 12 weeks. Prerequisite: OT 7710.