Graduate Studies
Wright Administration Building
Room WA 104
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Boulevard
Evansville, IN 47712
Phone: 812-465-7015
Fax: 812-464-1956
E-Mail: gssr@usi.edu
Barbara J. Williams,
OTD, OTR
Director of Master of Occupational Therapy
812/461-5396
Email otinfo@usi.edu
OT 581 Occupational Therapy Research Fundamentals I (3) Students in this course first complete an introductory unit that covers the philosophical underpinnings of inquiry, the importance of research, the two traditions of research including process stages and essential components, basic versus applied research, and rigor in research. Students then utilize discovery learning (a) to develop foundations for evidence-based clinical reasoning: descriptive and nonparametric inferential statistics, critical reading and analysis of research papers, and information dissemination in various scholarly formats, and (b) to apply three inquiry strategies: basic single system, quantitative focus groups, and survey research.
OT 582 Occupational Therapy Research Fundamentals II (3) In this course students utilize discovery learning (a) to build on foundations of evidence-based, clinical reasoning: advanced quantitative analysis with an emphasis on parametric inferential statistics, critical reading and analysis of research papers, and information dissemination in various scholarly formats and (b) to apply six inquiry strategies: advanced single system design, case study method, action research, outcome evaluation, qualitative focus group research, and other forms of qualitative research.
OT 621 Occupational Therapy Educational Strategies (3) Traditional methods are emphasized in this course in which the student learns to design and provide formal and informal educational offerings or training related to occupational therapy to consumers, peers, and community groups.
OT622 Occupational Therapy Educational Strategies B (3) Electronic methods are emphasized in this course in which the student learns to design and provide formal and informal educational offerings or training related to occupational therapy to consumers, peers, and community groups.
OT 627 Occupational Therapy Educator Practicum Seminar (2) Integrated within this course is a 120 clock hour fieldwork practicum experience in which students apply knowledge, values, and skills related to the required educator role. Students also meet in seminar fashion to reflect upon and share their learning experiences, providing additional synthesis of this practicum.
OT 671 Occupational Therapy Leadership (4) The focus of this course is to develop executive leadership, management skills, and a working understanding of the following topics: organizational mission and vision, strategic planning, personnel management, reimbursement systems, accrediting bodies, basic budgeting concepts, internal and external marketing of OT services and interdisciplinary cooperation. These skills are applied to the delivery of occupational therapy services in a variety of service models including medical, community, and educational systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding social needs of the community in the context of program development and collaborating with other health professionals for the effective delivery of services.
OT 683 Advanced Occupational Therapy Research Strategies (3) In this course students conduct and disseminate scholarly work of the profession including examining, developing, refining, and evaluating the profession's body of knowledge, theoretical base, and philosophical foundations. Specific tasks involve designing and directing the completion of various studies, including data analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of results; collaborating with others to facilitate studies of concern to the profession; and mentoring novice researchers.
OT 687 Occupational Therapy Researcher Practicum Seminar (2) Integrated within this course is a 120 clock hour fieldwork practicum experience in which students apply knowledge, values, and skills related to the required researcher role. Students also meet in seminar fashion to reflect upon and share their learning experiences, providing additional synthesis of this practicum.
OT 690 Occupational Therapy Specialized Topics (3) This course provides opportunities for concentrated study in an emerging, innovative, or specialized area of occupational therapy.
OT 691 Specialized Clinical Reasoning Strategies (3) Students in this course critically examine their own practice and integrate new knowledge using various types of clinical reasoning (narrative reasoning, interactive reasoning, procedural reasoning, pragmatic reasoning, conditional reasoning, and ethical reasoning) to develop and provide evidence-based specialized occupational therapy services (direct, monitored, consultative), including evaluation, intervention, program planning, and implementation, discharge planning related documentation, and communication.
OT 692 Specialized Evaluation Strategies (3) Providing an advanced study of tests and measurement principles within the centralized role of specialization, this course emphasizes: (a) clinical reasoning aspects; (b) selection, administration, and interpretation of standardized and non standardized tests and evaluations; (c) interpretation of evaluation results; (d) documentation within an appropriate practice setting; and (e) reevaluation for effect of occupational therapy intervention and need for continued and/or changed treatment.
OT 693 Specialized Intervention Strategies (3) This course provides students with an advanced study of intervention principles and practices within the student's centralized role of specialization. Additional emphasis include clinical reasoning aspects, evidence-based service provision, best practices, and quality assurance.
OT 698 Specialized Role Internship Seminar (3) Integrated within this course is a 120 clock hour fieldwork internship experience in which students apply knowledge, values, and skills related to their selected central role of specialization. Students also meet in seminar fashion to reflect upon and share their learning experiences, providing additional synthesis of this practicum.
OT 699 Occupational Therapy Synthesis (5) This course is designed to provide student opportunities to synthesize their preparation for advance practice across three roles: a central role of specialization (selected by the graduate student) supported by two required roles, educator and researcher. Resulting in a product such as a research study or innovative scholarly project, this course emphasizes professional reflection on the process aspect.
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