​​​Fieldwork Course Descriptions

Master of Occupational Therapy Program 


OCTH 513 Level I Fieldwork A
During this Level I Fieldwork experience students observe and participate in learning opportunities at occupational therapy clinical practice settings that enable the integration of concurrent academic course work during the semester.  The student is exposed to a variety of opportunities to enhance professional development.  This course will be graded S/U.

OCTH 514 Level I Fieldwork B
During the second Level I Fieldwork experience students observe and participate in learning opportunities at occupational therapy clinical practice settings that enable the integration of concurrent academic course work during the semester. The student is exposed to a variety of opportunities to enhance professional development. This course will be graded S/U.

OCTH 660 Level I Fieldwork C (Community-Based)
During this Level I Fieldwork experience students observe and participate in learning opportunities at community practices that enable them to identify the contexts and psychological and social factors that influence engagement in occupations. Students are exposed to a variety of professional practice issues that provide an opportunity to emphasize professional development, particularly in the area or program development. Students observe and participate in a variety of assessments and intervention activities which integrate classroom knowledge. This course will be graded S/U.

OCTH 690 Level II Fieldwork A
During this internship students engage in clinical practice experiences in various settings that serve specific populations that have occupational performance limitations.  These experiences include opportunities to function as therapists who understand and embrace an occupation-based approach to practice.  Students demonstrate the ability to apply professional ethics and use critical thinking, clinical reasoning and problem solving to guide decision-making throughout the OT process.  This course will be graded S/U.

OCTH 691 Level II Fieldwork B
During this internship students engage in clinical practice experiences in various settings that serve specific populations that have occupational performance limitations.  These settings include opportunities to function as therapists who understand and embrace an occupation-based approach to practice.  Students demonstrate the ability to apply professional ethics and use critical thinking, clinical reasoning and problem solving to guide decision-making throughout the OT process.  This course will be graded S/U.


 

Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program


OCTH 534 Level I Fieldwork A (Pediatrics)

During this initial fieldwork experience students observe and participate in occupational therapy clinical practice settings that facilitate the integration of concurrent academic course work during the semester. These experiential learning opportunities enhance student professional development and prepare students for subsequent clinical and classroom learning opportunities. This course will be graded S/U.

 

OCTH 626 Level I Fieldwork B (Adult)
During this initial fieldwork experience students observe and participate in occupational therapy clinical practice settings that facilitate the integration of concurrent academic course work during the semester. These experiential learning opportunities enhance student professional development and prepare students for subsequent clinical and classroom learning opportunities. This course will be graded S/U.
 

OCTH 702 Level I Fieldwork C (Community Based)
This Level I fieldwork course provides students with an opportunity to observe and explore needs and services in a community setting. Students will identify the psychological and social factors influencing engagement in occupation for populations, groups and individuals. The community site utilized in this fieldwork placement serves as the basis for other coursework related to community program development and preparation for grant writing. This course will be graded S/U.


OCTH 707 Level II Fieldwork A
During this fieldwork students engage in clinical practice experiences in various practice settings that serve specific client populations that have occupational performance limitations. These experiences include opportunities to function in the occupational therapist role and demonstrate occupation-based practice skills. Students demonstrate the ability to apply professional ethics and use critical thinking, clinical reasoning and problem solving to guide decision making in an evidence-based manner throughout the entire occupational therapy process. This course will be graded S/U.

 
OCTH 707 Level II Fieldwork B
During this fieldwork students engage in clinical practice experiences in various practice settings that serve specific client populations that have occupational performance limitations. These experiences include opportunities to function in the occupational therapist role and demonstrate occupation-based practice skills. Students demonstrate the ability to apply professional ethics and use critical thinking, clinical reasoning and problem solving to guide decision making in an evidence-based manner throughout the entire occupational therapy process. This course will be graded S/U. ​