2014-2015 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Professional Program Requirements for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Sample Curriculum for Professional Program
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Website: www.gvsu.edu/grad/ot
Professional Program Requirements for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Because the occupational therapy program prepares students to practice in a variety of settings, we assume the responsibility to assure the public that our students have met high standards of professional behavior, academic achievement and consistent evidence of response to consumer needs. Criminal background checks may be required prior to participation in certain clinical experiences. The cost of this evaluation may be the responsibility of the student.
The program requires that students attain a minimum of 84 percent competency in each course, which is reflected in each course syllabus across the professional curriculum.
- OT 502 - Theoretical Foundations of OT Credits: 3
- OT 503 - Group Occupations in Practice Credits: 2
- OT 505 - Limitations on Occupation Credits: 3
- OT 551 - Meaningful Living Through Occupation Credits: 3
- OT 552 - Meaningful Living Laboratory Credits: 3
- OT 553 - Level I Fieldwork (Part 1) Credits: 2
- OT 555 - Professional Socialization in Occupational Therapy Credits: 3
- OT 557 - Research Design in Occupational Therapy Credits: 2
- OT 558 - Mental Health Services in Occupational Therapy Credits: 2
- OT 559 - Mental Health Laboratory Credits: 1
- OT 561 - Child and Adolescent Practice Credits: 3
- OT 562 - Child and Adolescent Laboratory Credits: 2
- OT 563 - Level I Fieldwork (Part 2) Credits: 1
- OT 564 - Occupational Therapy Research Proposal Credits: 2
- OT 565 - Occupational Therapy Services Administration Credits: 3
- OT 571 - Adult Practice Credits: 3
- OT 572 - Adult Laboratory Credits: 3
- OT 573 - Level I Fieldwork (Part 3) Credits: 1
- OT 651 - Older Adult Practice Credits: 3
- OT 652 - Older Adult Laboratory Credits: 3
- OT 653 - Level I Fieldwork (Part 4) Credits: 1
- OT 660 - Level II Fieldwork (Part 1) Credits: 9
- OT 661 - Level II Fieldwork (Part 2) Credits: 9
- PA 535 - Grant Writing Credits: 3
- STA 610 - Applied Statistics for Health Professions Credits: 3
- IPE 507 - Building Relationships Across Inter-professional Domains (BRAIDS) Credits: 2
- OT 693 - Occupational Therapy Research Project Credits: 2 OR OT 695 - Occupational Therapy Master's Thesis (3 credits)
- OT 698 - Professional Issues Seminar Credits: 1
* Level II fieldwork must be completed within 24 months of completion of the academic program.
Sample Curriculum for Professional Program
Traditional Program
Fall I
- OT 502 - Theoretical Foundations of OT (3 credits)
- OT 551 - Meaningful Living Through Occupation (3 credits)
- OT 552 - Meaningful Living Laboratory (3 credits)
- OT 553 - Level I Fieldwork (Part 1) (2 credits)
- STA 610 - Applied Statistics for Health Professions (3 credits)
- OT 557 - Research Design in Occupational Therapy (2 credits)
Winter I
- OT 505 - Limitations on Occupation (3 credits)
- OT 558 - Mental Health Services in Occupational Therapy (2 credits)
- OT 559 - Mental Health Laboratory (1 credit)
- OT 561 - Child and Adolescent Practice (3 credits)
- OT 562 - Child and Adolescent Laboratory (2 credits)
- OT 563 - Level I Fieldwork (Part 2) (1 credit)
- OT 564 - Occupational Therapy Research Proposal (2 credits)
Spring/Summer I
- OT 503 - Group Occupations in Practice (2 credits)
- PA 535 - Grant Writing (3 credits)
- OT 571 - Adult Practice (3 credits)
- OT 572 - Adult Laboratory (3 credits)
- OT 573 - Level I Fieldwork (Part 3) (1 credit)
- OT 693 - Occupational Therapy Research Project (2 credits) OR
- OT 695 - Occupational Therapy Master's Thesis (3 credits)
Fall II
- EDH 648 - The Adult Learner (3 credits)
- OT 555 - Professional Socialization in Occupational Therapy (3 credits)
- OT 565 - Occupational Therapy Services Administration (3 credits)
- OT 651 - Older Adult Practice (3 credits)
- OT 652 - Older Adult Laboratory (3 credits)
- OT 653 - Level I Fieldwork (Part 4) (1 credit)
Winter II
Spring/Summer II
Weekend Delivery Model
| Fall I | Winter I | Summer I |
| OT 502 3 cr | OT 551/552 6 cr | OT 557 2 cr |
| OT 505 3 cr | OT 553 2 cr | OT 565 3 cr |
| STA 610 3 cr | OT 555 3 cr | PA 535 3 cr |
| TOTAL: 9 cr |
TOTAL: 11 cr |
TOTAL: 8 cr |
| Fall II | Winter II | Summer II |
| OT 503 2 cr | OT 558/559 3 cr | OT 571/572 6 cr |
| OT 561/562 5 cr | EDH 648 3 cr | OT 573 1 cr |
| OT 563 1 cr | OT 564 2 cr | OT 693/695 2-3 cr |
| Total: 8 cr | Total: 8 cr | Total: 9-10 cr |
| Fall III | Winter III | Summer III |
| OT 651/652 6 cr | OT 660 (FW) 9 cr | OT 661 (FW) 9 cr |
| OT 653 1 cr | OT 698 1 cr | |
| Total: 7 cr | Total: 9 cr | Total: 10 cr |