The program boasts theory, research, numerous experiential learning and clinical opportunities, entry-level and advanced practice skills, and leadership development. The 2.5 year fast-track curriculum is designed to maximize your time in the program. 

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Year One Summer (11 credit hours)

OTD 6100 Introduction to Occupations (2 credits)  

OTD 6105 Introduction to Occupations Lab (1 credit) 

OTD 6110 Health Conditions (3 credits)*

OTD 6120 Human Anatomy for Occupational Therapy (2 credits)*    

OTD 6125 Human Anatomy for Occupational Therapy Lab (1 credit)  

OTD 6130 Research I: Evidence-Based Practice (2 credits)

 

Year One Fall (16.5 credit hours)

OTD 6200 Instructional Design (1 credit)

OTD 6210 Biomechanics and Human Movement (3 credits)              

OTD 6225 Foundational Skills Lab I (2 credits)                                 

OTD 6230 Psychosocial Theory and Performance (4 credits)  

OTD 6235 Psychosocial Performance Lab (2 credits)  

OTD 6240 Research II: Process and Design (3 credits)  

OTD 6245 Research II: Process and Design Lab (.5 credit)  

OTD 6250 Fieldwork and Professional Development I (1 credit)

 

Year One Spring (17.5 credit hours)                       

OTD 6300 Management in Occupational Therapy (2 credits)#

OTD 6310 Leadership in Occupational Therapy (2 credits)#

OTD 6325 Foundational Skills Lab II (2 credits)                                  

OTD 6335 Occupational Problem-Based Learning Lab (2 credits) 

OTD 6340 Occupational Performance: Birth Through Adolescence (2 credits)#

OTD 6350 Occupational Performance: Adulthood & Geriatrics (2 credits)#                                                                                      

OTD 6365 Occupational Performance Lab (1 credit) 

OTD 6370 Research III: Analysis & Dissemination (3 credits)            

OTD 6375 Research III: Analysis & Dissemination Lab (.5 credit)   

OTD 6380 Fieldwork and Professional Development II (1 credit) 

 

Year Two Summer (12 credit hours)

OTD 7410 Neurorehabilitation Theory and Performance (4 credits)

OTD 7415 Neurorehabilitation Performance Lab (2 credits)  

OTD 7420 Functional Neuroscience (4 credits)

OTD 7450 Access and Technology (2 credits)

 

Year Two Fall (16 credit hours)

OTD 7510 Musculoskeletal Theory and Performance (4 credits)

OTD 7515 Musculoskeletal Performance Lab (2 credits) 

OTD 7520 Children & Youth in Health Systems (2 credits)#

OTD 7525 Pediatric Performance in the Clinic Lab (1 credit)#

OTD 7530 Children & Youth in the Community (2 credits)#

OTD 7535 Pediatric Performance in the Community Lab (1 credit)#

OTD 7610 Fieldwork and Professional Development III (1 credit)#

OTD 8500 Capstone Seminar I: Exploration (2 credits)

OTD 8510 Capstone Seminar II: Preparation (1 credit)

 

Year Two Spring (10 credit hours)

OTD 8000 Level IIA Fieldwork (5 credits)

OTD 8050 Level IIB Fieldwork (5 credits)

 

Year Three Summer (6 credit hours)

OTD 8525 Capstone Experience A (5 credits)

OTD 8540 Capstone Seminar III: Process (1 credit)*

 

Year Three Fall 4-8 credit hours)

OTD 8535 Capstone B Experience (3 credits)

OTD 8550 Capstone Seminar IV: Product and Presentation (1 credit)*

OTD 9000 Special Topics (Optional elective; 1-4 credits)

 

* Denotes 100% online course class

 

# Denotes 8- week course

 

OTD Technology requirements: Students will complete a total of 3 courses (5 credit hours) through distance education. All students will need a computer with the capability of accessing the University’s wireless Internet while they are enrolled in the program. The computer may be a Windows or Mac based system. The computer must be running a more recent operating system (i.e. Windows 10 and above or Mac 10.14 or above) and updated browser (i.e. Chrome or Firefox). The computer should have appropriate applications for word processing and presentation development (e.g. Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint). Students are encouraged to download Office 365 using their Rockhurst email. Students must be able to access Rockhurst University’s Learning Management System (Canvas) for all courses in the curriculum. The latest version of Adobe Reader is also helpful for downloading and viewing research articles and course readings.