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Advising Sessions for Fall '08 PATTERN I - Baccalaureate/Master of Science Degree Program The Occupational
Therapy Program at San Jose State University (SJSU) is one of the best
established programs in the West. Founded in 1943, our national reputation
for excellence is based on a superior academic curriculum, distinguished
faculty, and accomplished graduates. The program is accredited by the
Accreditation
Council for Occupational Therapy Education. (4720 Montgomery Lane,
Bethesda, MD 20814-3425; P. O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220; phone
301-652-2682). Group
Advising Sessions Fall 2008 (Campus Map) Occupational Therapy Curriculum
Curriculum
Design SJSU
Occupational Therapy Clinics Fieldwork All fieldwork must be completed within 24 months of completion of coursework.
Certification A
felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT
certification examination and may preclude attainment of state licensure.
Occupational Therapy Faculty
The faculty
of the Occupational Therapy Department are excellent teachers, experienced
clinicians, and nationally recognized leaders and scholars in the profession.
All of the faculty members are occupational therapists with advanced degrees,
diverse backgrounds, specializations, interests and expertise including:
physical and mental health rehabilitation, pediatrics, community mental
health, gerontology, independent living skills, measurement and research,
international occupational therapy, multicultural issues, the history
of occupational therapy, kinesiology, infant and family mental health,
psychogeriatrics, family-centered intervention, neurological rehabilitation,
the social inclusion of children, job analysis, the uses of therapeutic
humor, and health promotion. All of the faculty are authors and editors,
and have contributed chapters to preeminent textbooks adopted in occupational
therapy programs nationally and internationally, and have written numerous
articles for professional journals in occupational therapy and health
related fields. Several faculty members have been recognized for their
contribution to the profession of occupational therapy as Fellows of the
American Occupational Therapy Association.
The faculty
pride themselves in being able to create the kind of learning environment
that stimulates dynamic exchange and promotes close interaction between
student and teacher. Since the primary mission of SJSU is teaching, the
faculty devote the majority of their time developing and teaching courses
and in giving students feedback on their performance. They also work closely
with student advisors and mentors.
Occupational
Therapy Students Occupational Therapy students bring energy and excellence to the program. Many earn recognition as Dean's or President's Scholars. In addition, the Occupational Therapy Program has the distinction of having three of its students named Outstanding Graduating Senior within the past ten years. This award is given to one or two seniors in the entire university who best exemplify academic excellence and dedicated service to the community. These outstanding seniors epitomize the talents and commitment of all of our students. The wealth of experience and diversity of backgrounds the Occupational Therapy students bring to the program creates a dynamic and enriching academic community. The Student Occupational Therapy Association further enriches the program by providing educational, professional and social opportunities for Occupational Therapy students and the chance to develop leadership skills. Not surprisingly, SJSU graduates have earned a reputation as highly accomplished clinicians and leaders in Occupational Therapy. San José State University and its Environs San José State University was founded in 1857 and is California's oldest public institution of higher education. The University has an enrollment of over 27,000 students, and offers baccalaureate and master's degrees in more than 150 disciplines. SJSU is located in San José, a city with an active cultural community and an international reputation as a center for innovation in high technology research and development. San José's mild climate promotes an active lifestyle. Its location, 50 miles south of San Francisco, makes it an ideal spot from which to travel to beaches in Carmel and Big Sur, to the wine region of Sonoma and Napa, to the Sierra Nevada for skiing, or to Yosemite National Park for hiking. Career Opportunities in Occupational Therapy The term "occupation" means engagement in those activities that are meaningful to day-to-day living, including work, play, leisure, social participation, education, self-care, home and communication skills. Occupational Therapy is a health profession that helps individuals who have been affected by accident or injury, disease, aging, developmental delay, or psychological disability to make the necessary lifestyle changes to become more self-sufficient and independent. Occupational therapy also has a unique focus on occupation and daily life activities and the application of an intervention process that facilitates engagement in occupations to support the individual's participation in life. A career in Occupational Therapy offers the opportunity to work in an exciting and growing health care field. In addition to working in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes, therapists work in public and private schools, day care facilities, patient homes, community agencies, corporations, and private practice. top
Cost
Undergraduate
California Residents' registration fees: (subject to change without
advance notice) Required
Courses for the Major Students
must earn a C (2.0) in each of the required courses, and may repeat each
course only once. The courses must be completed within 7 years of enrollment:
For questions related to the transfer of credits, please refer to the
World Wide Web page: http://artic.sjsu.edu.
The catalog is available at http://info.sjsu.edu Requirements to enroll in the Occupational Therapy Bachelor of Science Courses
Courses in Residence Students will be required to take Advanced General Education courses at SJSU including Written Communication II (HP100W). Transfer students are advised to take the Writing Skills Test immediately upon acceptance so that they may enroll in upper division courses. top The Occupational
Therapy Department enrolls 40 undergraduate students each fall. The application
filing period for fall admission to the University is October 1 - March 1. top
Requirements
in the Major (43 units)
Requirements to enroll in the Occupational Therapy Master of Science Courses Minimum 2.8 GPA in the last 60 semester units of course work including the first two semesters of the occupational therapy undergraduate courses and successful completion of OCTH 134 will advance the student to "conditionally classified" graduate status.
Call the department secretary at 408/924-3070 for further information on the application process or visit our web page at www.sjsu.edu/ot.
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Outcomes
The following
entry-level master's learning outcomes will be demonstrated by all students
that graduate from the San José State University Occupational Therapy
Program. Each student must be able to:
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