Students will work in an organization, learn about the people served by this organization and conduct therapeutic groups. This lab serves as a Level I Fieldwork placement. Special fee.

Students engage in activities of systematic inquiry and research under the mentorship of a research-active faculty mentor. Students gain experience with aspects of the research process, which may include conducting a literature review, developing a research proposal, data collection, data analysis, writing a research paper, and the presentation of research findings. Students also apply ethics for the use of human participation in research, and learn about funding avenues for different areas of research. OT and OT Asst Tech Certificate majors only.

This graduate course is designated to expose students to the specialized area of upper extremity rehabilitation including a detailed, working knowledge of hand anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology, surgical techniques, and splinting in order to effectively treat upper extremity clinical problems. Students also learn about the common diagnoses seen in upper extremity rehabilitation, critically analyze treatment protocols, and precautions for these common diagnoses, and develop splinting and other evaluation and intervention techniques for this population. OT majors only. Special fee.

Formal courses given on selected topics or special interest subjects. Work may be directed in one of the following areas: A) Administration; B) Clinical Education; C) Pediatrics; D) Physical Disabilities; E) Mental Health; F) Gerontology/Geriatrics; G) School-based Practice, and others. Prereq: permission. Special fee on some topics.