Overview
The combined Bachelor and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy is for students with 2 years of college-level courses, including prerequisites.
Program Length
Degree Requirements
- 3 years entry-level and graduate coursework
- 2 full-time Level II Fieldwork rotations (12 weeks each)
Length of Program/Activities – 3 years full time
- Year 1: September – May: fall and spring semester coursework; May – June: summer session coursework;
- Year 2: September – May: fall and spring semester coursework; May – June: summer session coursework;
June – August: full-time Fieldwork Level II rotation and online coursework (12 weeks)
- Year 3: September – December: full-time Fieldwork Level II rotation and online coursework (12 weeks);
January – May: spring semester coursework
Curriculum
YEAR 1
|
Fall Semester |
Credits |
| OT300 Introduction to Applied Science |
1 |
| OT302 Applied Anatomy & Kinesiology (Lecture/Laboratory) |
4 |
| OT311 Health and Health Conditions |
4 |
| OT321 Foundations of Occupation-Centered Practice I |
2 |
| OT330 Using an Occupational Therapy Lens in the Clinic |
2 |
| OT336 Occupation Through the Life Span (Lecture/Laboratory) |
5 |
| Total |
18
|
| (all undergrad) |
| Spring Semester |
|
| CMST201 Technology Applications for Healthcare |
3 |
| OT308 Concepts in Neurodevelopment (Lecture/Laboratory) |
4 |
| OT322 Foundations of Occupation-Centered Practice I |
2 |
OT340 Domains of Occupational Therapy Practice –
Fieldwork Level I |
2 |
| OT357 Evaluation Process (Lecture/Laboratory) |
4 |
| OT577 Historical Perspectives on Theory-Based Practice |
3 |
| Total |
18
|
| (15 undergrad/3 grad) |
| Summer Session I |
|
OT341 Occupational Analysis & Evaluation –
Fieldwork Level I |
2 |
| Total |
2
|
| (all undergrad) |
YEAR 2
| Fall Semester |
Credits |
OT 440 Interventions: Enhancing Human Performance –
Fieldwork Level I |
2 |
| OT441 Interventions: Enhancing Social Performance –
Fieldwork Level I |
2 |
| OT552 Interventions: Enhancing Human Performance (lecture/laboratory) |
5 |
| OT558 Interventions: Enhancing Social Participation |
3 |
| Graduate Elective or Independent Study |
3 |
| Total |
15
|
| (4 undergrad/11 grad) |
| Spring Semester |
Credits |
| Undergraduate Elective |
3 |
| Undergraduate Elective |
3 |
| ID302 Understanding Research Principles |
3 |
| OT560 Environmental Competence |
3 |
| OT561 Environmental Competence Lab |
1 |
| OT562 Environmental Competence Fieldwork in Action |
1 |
| OT600 Occupational Therapy Professional Seminar |
1 |
| Total |
15
|
| (9 undergrad/ 6 grad) |
| Summer Session I (May through June) |
|
| OT467 Health Services Administration & Professional Development |
2 |
| OT603 Research Mentorship and Methods |
4 |
| Total |
6
|
| (2 undergrad/ 4 grad) |
| |
| Summer Session II |
|
| OT480 Fieldwork Level IIA (July through end of September) |
6 |
| OT578 Evidence Based Practice (on-line, July through December) |
2 |
| Total |
8
|
| (6 undergrad/ 2 grad) |
YEAR 3
| Fall Semester |
|
| OT482 Fieldwork Level IIB (October through December) |
6 |
| Total |
6
|
| (all undergrad) |
| Spring Semester |
Credits |
| OT682 Clinical Leadership |
3 |
| OT627 Program Design & Evaluation |
3 |
| OT670 Advanced Research Seminar |
3 |
| Total |
9 |
| (all grad) |
Credit Summary
| Credits Required for Admissions to Jefferson |
58 |
| Jefferson Undergraduate Credits |
62 |
| Total # of Credits for TJU Bachelor of Science Requirement |
120 |
| TJU Graduate Credits |
35 |
Contact Us
Department of Occupational Therapy
901 Walnut St.
6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 503-8010
Admission Requirements
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Contact
For more information contact E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L at
(215) 503-9608 or Adel.Herge@jefferson.edu
Donald Sharples
Admissions Counselor
(215) 503-1044
donald.sharples @jefferson.edu
