Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Bulletin: 2017-2018 Graduate Bulletin Program: Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy812-465-1179 The occupational therapist is the professional-level practitioner who provides services that include evaluating, developing, improving, sustaining, or restoring skills in ADL, IADL, work, school, play, leisure, and social participation as well as lifestyle redesign. The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Program is an entry-level professional program designed for students who have earnd a baccalaureate degree. The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program does not have a preference as to the major for the applicant’s bachelor’s degree as long as the nine required prerequisites courses or their equivalent courses are completed (CRITICAL: check with the OT program for equivalents). The best undergraduate major is one in an area in which the student would enjoy working after obtaining the undergraduate degree and should be selected based on the student’s interests. The MSOT Program is two years long, including summers. The structure of the program is designed so that the academic and fieldwork portions of the curriculum are designed as full-time experiences. At the University of Southern Indiana, the Occupational Therapy Program promotes academic and professional excellence by preparing students, distinguished for their strong clinical skills and high levels of professionalism, to become credentialed occupational therapy practitioners at the entry level. The Occupational Therapy Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449. ACOTE’s telephone number is (301) 652-AOTA and its Web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure. Program ObjectivesThe USI OT Program will prepare students to:
Law, M., Cooper, B., Strong, S., Stewart, D., Rigby, P., & Letts, L. (1996) The Person-Environment- World Health Organization. (2001). International classification of functioning, disability, and health (ICF). Admission RequirementsThe prospective student must be accepted for graduate admission to USI before completing a separate selection process to this program. For the most current information related to the selection process, call the program at 812/465-1179, email otinfo@usi.edu, or visit the web site www.usi.edu/health/occupational-therapy. Student applicants must show capability of fulfilling clinical practice requirements, eligibility for occupational therapy practitioner credentialing, and evidence of satisfactory health status. Note: A felony conviction (this includes documentation of driving under the influence—DUI) may negatively impact a prospective student’s eligibility to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state practice credentials; contact the program for further information. MSOT applications will be available January 15-February 15 of year planning to be admitted to the fall class (students may apply during the last spring semester of their undergraduate degree). Weighting consists of 60% MSOT prerequisite GPA, 40% undergraduate degree GPA, and appraisal of recommendation letters. An interview may be required. To apply students must:
Occupational Therapy Program * OT applications will not be accepted unless students have been accepted to USI’s Office of Graduate Studies. * Students are responsible for the coursework covered in the required MSOT prerequisite courses. It is highly recommended that students keep their textbook from these classes for future references. |
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CurriculumThe MSOT curriculum prepares students for practice as a generalist in the occupational therapy profession. Didactic and clinical education are integrated into the curriculum. Students participate in various courses including 24 weeks of full-time level II field work in which they are supervised by a currently licensed or credentialed occupational therapist that may be located across the United States. | ||||
First Year-Fall Semester (17 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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OT 611 - Disease and Occupation Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 3 | |||
OT 623 - Psychosocial and Cognitive Strategies Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 4 | |||
OT 624 - Fundamentals of OT Practice Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 3 | |||
OT 631 - OT Theory and Clinical Reasoning Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 4 | |||
OT 652 - Applied Neuroscience Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 3 | |||
First Year-Spring Semester (19 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
OT 637 - Occupational Interventions/Evidence Based Practice Term(s) Offered: Spring | Credits: 4 | |||
OT 641 - Occupational Therapy Research Term(s) Offered: Spring | Credits: 4 | |||
OT 643 - Occupational Considerations of Activities of Daily Living Term(s) Offered: Spring | Credits: 3 | |||
OT 657 - Specialized Evaluation Strategies Term(s) Offered: Spring | Credits: 4 | |||
OT 671 - Occupational Therapy Leadership Term(s) Offered: Spring | Credits: 4 | |||
First Year-Summer Session (7 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
OT 651 - Professional Trends/Emerging Practice Term(s) Offered: Summer | Credits: 3 | |||
OT 663 - Occupation Centered Practice Term(s) Offered: Summer | Credits: 4 | |||
Second Year-Fall Semester (18 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
OT 633 - Physical Disabilities/Orthopedics in Occupational Therapy Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 4 | |||
OT 662 - Professional Issues Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 4 | |||
OT 683 - Advanced Occupational Therapy Research Strategies Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 3 | |||
OT 695 - Professional Practicum Seminar A & B Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 2 | |||
OT 699 - Occupational Therapy Synthesis Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 5 | |||
Second Year-Spring Semester (8 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
OT 690 - Special Topics Term(s) Offered: Spring | Credits: 2 | |||
OT 696 - Professional Fieldwork I Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 6 | |||
Second Year-Summer Session (6 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
OT 697 - Professional Fieldwork II Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 6 | |||
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