Master of Science Degree Roadmap
MS in Occupational Therapy
Note: All courses are three units unless otherwise indicated
Year One
Fall |
Spring |
OCTH 211: Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Occupational Therapy | OCTH 245: Introduction to Research Methodology |
OCTH 221: Occupational Analysis |
OCTH 216: Evaluation in Occupational Therapy |
OCTH 212: Occupation Through the Lifespan |
OCTH 224: Occupational Therapy Practice in the Community I |
OCTH 213: Professional Development I |
OCTH 222: Functional Kinesiology or OCTH 276: Seminar and Practicum IA |
OCTH 222: Functional Kinesiology or OCTH 276: Seminar and Practicum IA |
OCTH 226: Occupational Therapy with Children or OCTH 236: Occupational Therapy with Youth |
Year Two
Fall |
Spring |
OCTH 275: Evidence-Based Practice in Occupational Therapy | OCTH 295: Advanced Research Methodology in Occupational Therapy |
OCTH 233: Professional Development II |
OCTH 246: Occupational Therapy with Young Adults or OCTH 256: Occupational Therapy with Middle Aged Adults |
OCTH 226: Occupational Therapy with Children or OCTH 236: Occupational Therapy with Youth |
OCTH 266: Occupational Therapy with Older Adults |
OCTH 246: Occupational Therapy with Young Adults or OCTH 256: Occupational Therapy with Middle Aged Adults |
OCTH 286: Seminar and Practicum IB (4 units) or OCTH 234: Occupational Therapy Practice in the Community II |
OCTH 286: Seminar and Practicum IB (4 units) or OCTH 234: Occupational Therapy Practice in the Community II |
OCTH 210 Seminar for Occupational Therapists (2 - 3 units) or OCTH 210I Seminar in Occupational Therapy: International Experience (2 - 3 units) |
Following completion of the academic curriculum, students complete two 12-week, 40
hour per week fieldwork placements (OCTH 201A and OCTH 201B - 6 units each).
The program does not accept advanced placement, transfer of credit, or credit for experiential learning for this program.
*International Experience*
As of Fall 2015, the occupational therapy department initiated an international experience requirement. The overall goal for the international experience is to gain cross-cultural and cross-national insight into the political, social, cultural and economic factors that influence the provision of occupational therapy services outside of the U.S. and define the role of occupational therapy within the system of care. Social and occupational justice issues are explored, and the role of the student as a global citizen is emphasized. Several types of international experiences are available, including faculty-led study abroad programs and service trips that can be completed during Winter or Summer sessions. Many of the experiences include opportunities to engage with local people in the provision of occupational therapy services. Most of the experiences are interdisciplinary, allowing students to work and study with students and providers from a variety of healthcare professions. Time abroad typically ranges from one to three weeks with assignments completed prior to the trip and after returning. Students register for 3 units of coursework for the international experience. These courses fulfill requirements for the degree.