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  Programs & Courses: Postprofessional-Level Programs for OTRs (Options III and IV)

For postprofessional students interested in developing their knowledge base in areas such as: administration and management, aging, education, mental health, childhood and adolescence, and upper extremity function and rehabilitation. Students may also choose the self-directed concentration focused on their individual interests.

Eligibilty: Registered occupational therapists or candidates eligible for registration.

PreRequisites: One course in introductory statistics. The prerequisite course must be passed with a grade of B- or better and taken at an accredited college.

Option III (No thesis - practice option) Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Required Courses:

OTS 209 Clinical Research, one course credit
OTS 208 Clinical Reasoning Seminar IV, one course credit
OTS 233 Occupational Therapy Management and Administration, one-half course credit
OTS 232 Health and Community Systems, one-half course credit

These required courses may be taken in any sequence or combination depending on student interest and courses offered.

Concentration: Three courses in an area of concentration; one practicum (OTS 234 or OTS 235); one special topics (directed readings) OTS 294 or OTS 295.

Electives: Two.

Total number of course credits for the degree is ten.


Option IV (Thesis - research option) Master of Arts or Master of Science

Required Courses:
 
OTS 210 Thesis Research, one course credit
OTS 208 Clinical Reasoning Seminar IV, one course credit

Thesis: Two course credits of thesis supervision (OTS 295, 296) and completion of thesis.

Concentration: Three courses in concentration (three course credits); one related research course (one course credit).

Electives: Two.

Total number of course credits for the degree is ten.