Curriculum
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy is offered in an accelerated format combining intensive weekend classes in Nashville, held approximately every 3 weeks, with an online component supplementing classroom activities. This is a demanding full-time program that builds on the education and skills that OTAs and other health professionals have already accomplished.
Master of Science of Occupational Therapy
Weekend Course of Study
Fall Semester – Year 1 (15 credits)
| OTW 5040 | Foundations in Occupational Therapy |
2 |
| OTW 5000 | Physiology & Clinical Pathophysiology | 3 |
| OTW 5010 | Neuroscience in OT | 3 |
| OTW 5011 | Neuroscience in OT Lab | 1 |
| OTW 5030 | Kinesiology in OT |
3 |
| OTW 5031 | Kinesiology in OT Lab | 1 |
| OTW 5050 | Developmental Influences on Living |
2 |
Spring Semester – Year 1 (16 credits)
| OTW 5130 | Research Methods | 3 |
| OTW 5150 | Occupational Performance I |
4 |
| OTW 5151 | Occupational Performance I Lab |
1 |
| OTW 5152 |
Clinical Studies I |
1 |
| OTW 5153 | Level I Fieldwork I | 1 |
| OTW 5154 |
Fieldwork Seminar I |
1 |
| OTW 5260 | Assistive Technology for Human Performance I | 2 |
| OTW 5250 |
Occupational Analysis | 3 |
Summer Semester – Year 1 (13 credits)
| OTW 5160 | Occupational Performance II | 4 |
| OTW 5161 | Occupational Performance II Lab |
1 |
| OTW 5162 | Clinical Studies II | 1 |
| OTW 5163 | Level I Fieldwork II | 1 |
| OTW 5164 | Fieldwork Seminar II | 1 |
|
OTW 5230 |
Research Project |
2 |
|
OTW 5370 |
Contemporary Issues in Occupational Therapy Practice |
3 |
Fall Semester – Year 2 (13 credits)
| OTW 5170 | Occupational Performance III | 4 |
| OTW 5171 | Occupational Performance III Lab | 1 |
| OTW 5172 | Clinical Studies III | 1 |
| OTW 5173 |
Level I Fieldwork III |
1 |
| OTW 5174 |
Fieldwork Seminar III |
1 |
| OTW 5320 |
Professional Issues |
3 |
| OTW 5360 |
Assistive Technology for Human Performance II | 2 |
Spring Semester – Year 2 (9 credits)
| OTW 5400 |
Fieldwork Level II, part 1 |
9 |
Summer Semester – Year 2 (9 credits)
| OTW 5410 | Fieldwork Level II, part 2 |
9 |
Total Hours: 75