MUSC Bulletin | College of Health Professions
Occupational Therapy | Curriculum
In response to ever-changing needs in a variety of practice environments, the curriculum is evaluated regularly to prepare students for the clinical, administrative and research demands of the profession. Prospective applicants are advised to contact the department for any updates which may alter prerequisites and curriculum requirements.
| First Year Summer Semester | Credit Hours | |
| OT-716 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| OT-533 | Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice | 1 |
| OT-545 | Surface Anatomy | 1 |
| OT-612 | Introduction to Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | 2 |
| OT-659 | OT Clinical Correlate(Occupation) | 1 |
| 10 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| OT-701 | Neuroscience | 4 |
| OT-613 | Theoretical Foundations of OT | 1 |
| OT-555 | Quantitative Research for Evidence-Based Practice | 1 |
| OT-644 | Occupational Performance for Musculoskeletal Conditions I | 4 |
| OT-644L | Occupational Performance for Musculoskeletal Conditions I Lab | 2 |
| OT-601 | Occupational Performance in Pediatrics I | 3 |
| OT-601L | Occupational Performance in Pediatrics I Lab | 2 |
| IP-710 | Transforming Healthcare | 2 |
| 19 | ||
| Spring Semester | ||
| OT-619 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| OT-646 | Occupational Performance for Musculoskeletal Conditions II | 4 |
| OT-646L | Occupational Performance for Musculoskeletal Conditions II Lab | 2 |
| OT-602 | Occupational Performance in Pediatrics II | 3 |
| OT-602L | Occupational Performance in Pediatrics II Lab | 2 |
| OT-522 | OT Clinical Correlate (Pediatrics) | 1 |
| OT-603 | Occupational Performance for Geriatrics | 2 |
| OT-661 | OT Clinical Correlate (Geriatrics) | 1 |
| OT-560 | Qualitative Research for Evidence-Based Prac. | 1 |
| 19 | |
| Second Year Summer Semester | ||
| OT-565 | Single System Research for Evidence Based Practice | 1 |
| OT-561 | Research/Scholarship Experience in OT | 1 |
| OT-530 | Occupational Performance for Neurological Conditions I | 3 |
| OT-530L | Occupational Performance for Neurological Conditions I Lab | 2 |
| OT-604 | Occupational Performance for Psychosocial Practice I | 1 |
| OT-604L | Occupational Performance for Psychosocial Practice I Lab | 1 |
| Electives | ||
9+ | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| OT-510 | Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| OT-562 | Research/Scholarship Experience in Occupational Therapy II | 2 |
| OT-606 | Occupational Performance for Neurological Conditions II | 3 |
| OT-606L | Occupational Performance for Neurological Conditions II Lab | 2 |
| OT-638 | Occupational Performance for Psychosocial Practice II | 2 |
| OT-520 | OT Clinical Correlate (Psychosocial Practice) | 1 |
| OT-625 | OT Clinical Correlate (Physical Dysfunction) | 1 |
| OT-639 | Delivery and Management of Occupational Therapy | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| 17+ | ||
| Spring Semester | ||
| OT-640 | Clinical Practicum I | 12 |
| 12 | ||
| Second Year Plus Summer Semester | ||
| OT-641 | Clinical Practicum II | 12 |
| OT-698 | Professional Capstone Seminar | 1 |
| 13 | ||
| ||
| OT-627 | Clinical Anatomy of the Upper Extremity | 1 |
| OT-664 | Instructional Processes for Health Professionals | 1-3 |
| OT-695 | Community Based Experience | 1-3v |
| OT 636 | Advanced Treatment Techniques | 1-3v |
| OT 637 | Special Topics in Occupational Therapy | 1-3v |
| OT 681 | Independent Study | 1-3v |
| Last updated: | May 30, 2012 5:52 PM |
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