University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 2012 – 2013 Student ...

Transitional Doctor of Occupational TherapyAdvance Practice CoursesCreditsClinical Integrationup to 8 creditsExtremity Evaluation & Manipulation 2Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics 3Ergonomics 2Interventions for the Older Adult with a Neurological Impairment 3The Pediatric Client with a Neurological Impairment 3Psychology of Health and Exercise 2Applied Performance Psychology 3Electrotherapy 2Pharmacology 2Orthopedic Imaging for the Upper Extremity 2Advancing Your Hands Therapy Skills 2Foundations of Teaching and Learning 3School Based Practice 2Technology in Higher Education 3Professional Communications 2Curriculum Development in Health Science Education 3Current Issues in Health Science Education 3Independent Study CoursesDirected Study 1-4Program Time Limit:Students entering the OTD program with a Master’s degree must earn a minimum of 35 credits for theOTD; students entering with a Bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 60 credits for the OTD.Once you have been accepted to the university and have received your orientation packet, your advisorwill contact you regarding course selection and learning plan. Your course selection and curriculum planshould be established to best meet the goals you have provided in your degree completion plan.Required Courses:The OTD program includes seven (7) required courses: Science of Occupation (4 credits), HealthAdministration (3 credits), Evidence Based Research (3 credits), Organizational Leadership (3 credits),Residency (1 credit), Capstone I (1 credit) and Capstone II (4 credits). The bachelor student is alsorequired to take two (2) additional courses, Clinical Integration I (8 credits) and Clinical Integration II (8credits).Elective Courses:In addition to the required courses listed above, the remainder of OTD coursework is comprised of electivecourses and seminars. The University will also consider accepting graduate credits from other accreditedinstitutions (see transfer credit policy on page 16) provided they are consistent with your area of interest, andmeet the standards of our University.Independent Study Courses:An Independent Study enables you to pursue special interests that are not adequately covered in coursesoffered by the University or through transferable courses from other institutions. With assistance fromyour faculty advisor, you plan, implement, and evaluate your own independent study. Except underspecial circumstances, an independent study course should be completed within fifteen (15) weeks. Anapproved Independent Study proposal must be on file at the University before you begin the course.These forms are available in the myUSA portal OTD tab. An Independent Study course is worth one (1) tofour (4) credits.University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 151