Program Description
The MS in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) in East Falls is a program for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in any academic discipline. The curriculum follows a blended-learning format that includes an intensive weekend delivery.
Students attend on-campus class meetings eight weekends/semester (Friday and Saturday, generally every other weekend). Between on-campus sessions, students engage through distance education technology. The MSOT-EF program is completed in 2.5 years, including fieldwork.
Curriculum: 2.5 Years, 74 Credits
- East Falls Curriculum
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
OCC 610 | Evolving Professional Seminar | 1 |
OCC 611 | Foundations for Practice | 3 |
OCC 613 | Functional Anatomy | 4 |
OCC 621 | Occupational Competence | 3 |
OCC 625 | Clinical Skills A | 1 |
Credits | 12 | |
Spring | ||
OCC 616 | Assistive Tech. Design | 2 |
OCC 628 | Intro to Evaluation | 1 |
OCC 623 | Applied Neuroanatomy | 4 |
OCC 635 | Clinical Skills B | 1 |
OCC 741 | Interpersonal Relations&Groups | 3 |
OCC 645 | Clinical Skills C | 1 |
Credits | 12 | |
Summer | ||
OCC 626 | Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
OCC 766 | Older Adults:Enabling Partic | 2 |
OCC 746 | Psychosocial Interventions | 4 |
OCC 735 | Level I Fieldwork A | 1 |
Year 1 Summer | ||
Classes conducted in 6-week intensive schedule including Thursdays | ||
OCC 769 | Critical Inquiry II | 1 |
OCC 764 | Spec Prac: Upper Extr Rehab | 2 |
OCC 784 | Mastery | 1 |
Credits | 14 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
OCC 748 | Asses. & Intervention: Adults | 5 |
OCC 745 | Level I Fieldwork B (32-40 hour) | 1 |
OCC 749 | Children and Youth A | 3 |
OCC 754 | Envir Dimensions of Occupation | 3 |
Credits | 12 | |
Spring | ||
OCC 759 | Children and Youth B | 3 |
OCC 755 | Level I fieldwork C (32-40 hours) | 1 |
OCC 767 | Critical Inquiry I | 2 |
OCC 751 | Professional Issues and Trends | 3 |
OCC 757 | Innovative Prac in Oc Therapy | 3 |
Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits | 62 |
Clinical Fieldwork Rotations
- Two, 12-week Full-Time
Code | Title | Credits |
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Select one of the following tracks: | 11-12 | |
Track A July-December | ||
Level II Fieldwork A | ||
Level II Fieldwork B | ||
Track B September - March | ||
Level II Fieldwork A | ||
Level II Fieldwork B |