The foundation on which Quinnipiac University’s entry-level master’s degree in occupational therapy is built consists of a curriculum in liberal arts, sciences, economic and managerial traditions. It will prepare you for entry-level practice and interdisciplinary collaboration within an ever-changing practice environment in a world of diverse cultures and people.
Our educational atmosphere promotes student self-actualization, intellectual growth, clinical scholarship and research. You’ll develop a continuum of lifelong learning founded on classroom education, fieldwork experiences, laboratory experiential learning, contribution and service to the community.
Fall Semester, First Year
UC Science (BIO 101) (4 credits)
UC Freshman Composition (EN 101) (3 credits)
UC Quantitative Literacy (MA 275) (3 credits)
UC Social Sciences (3 credits)
QU 101 The Individual in the Community (3 credits)
OT 111 Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy (1 credit)
Total 17 credits
Spring Semester, First Year
UC Science (BIO 102) (4 credits)
UC Freshman Composition (EN 102) (3 credits)
UC Humanities (3 credits)
UC elective (3 credits)
UC Social Sciences (3 credits)
OT 112 Occupation Based Activity Analysis (1 credit)
Total 17 credits
Fall Semester, Second Year
BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits)
PHY 101 Physics 101 (4 credits)
UC elective (3 credits)
UC Humanities (3 credits)
OT 210 OT Skills in Therapeutic Use of Self (2 credits)
Total 16 credits
Spring Semester, Second Year
BIO 212 Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits)
UC Fine Arts (3 credits)
Open elective (3 credits)
Open elective (3 credits)
OT 212 SL Group Leadership (Service Learning) (2 credits)
QU 201 Seminar on National Community (3 credits)
Total 18 credits
Fall Semester, Third Year
OT 315 Anatomy & Lab (4 credits)
OT 325 Principles of Human Development & Occupation (3 credits)
OT 335 Functional Neuroanatomy (3 credits)
OT 345 Theory of Occupation & Fieldwork I: Wellness (3 credits)
OT 355SL Occupational Therapy Framework (2 credits)
OT 355L Community Service Learning (1 credit)
Total 16 credits
Spring Semester, Third Year
OT 316 Kinesiology & Lab (4 credits)
OT 326 Principles of Human Development—The Older Adult (3 credits)
OT 336 Functional Neuro-behaviors (3 credits )
OT 356 Documenting OT Practice & Field Work I (3 credits)
OT 365 Problem-based Learning: Risk Factors Impacting Human Occupation (2 credits)
QU 301 Seminar on Global Community (3 credits)
Total 18 credits
Fall Semester, Fourth Year
OT 415 Health Conditions I (6 credits)
OT 420 Evaluative Process & Lab with Fieldwork I (8 credits)
OT 445 Applied Theory in OT (3 credits)
OT 466 Problem-based Learning: Health Conditions & Occupation I (1 credit)
Total 18 credits
Spring Semester, Fourth Year (19 credits)
OT 416 Health Conditions II (6 credits)
OT 421 OT Intervention Strategies & Lab with Fieldwork I (8 credits)
OT 446 Group Process & Lab (4 credits)
OT 467 Problem-based Learning Groups: Health Conditions & Occupation II (1 credit)
Total 19 credits
Total credits 139
Upon successful completion of the fourth year, the BS in health science is awarded. Award of this degree leads to matriculation into the graduate level of the program.
Summer Between Fourth Year & Graduate Year (6 credits)
OT 500 Fieldwork Level II (6 credits)
This involves 12 weeks of full-time supervised experience. All fieldwork II policies must be followed according to the OT program manual available from the chairperson.
Fall Semester, Graduate Year (18 credits)
OT 510 Impact of Laws & Regulations on OT Practice (hybrid) (2 credits)
OT 511 Administration & Management in OT (hybrid) (4 credits)
OT 535 Intervention: Sensory Integration & Neurorehabilitation (6 credits)
OT 550 OT Research (4 credits)
OT 560 Contemporary Modalities (2 credits)
Total 18 credits
Spring Semester, Graduate Year
OT 536 Intervention: Ergonomics & Assistive Technology, FW, Lab (6 credits)
OT 555 Pharmacology & Environmental Toxins Affecting Human Performance (3 credits)
OT 556 Professional Development & Grant Writing (hybrid) (3 credits)
OT 565 Integrative Case Studies (2 credits)
OT 570 Capstone Project (3 credits)
Total 17 credits
Summer & Fall Following Graduate Year
OT 580 Fieldwork Level II (6 credits)
OT 581 Fieldwork Level II (6 credits)
Total 12 credits
All fieldwork must be completed within 12 months from completion of course work.
All course work and fieldwork must be completed with grades as stated in the occupational therapy program manual. Retention and dismissal criteria are also written in the occupational therapy program manual which is available from the chairperson.Any variations in the program of study leading to the MOT must be approved by the Occupational Therapy Retention and Progression committee. The occupational therapy course work must be completed in the sequence provided on a full-time basis. The only exceptions,which require approval from the Occupational Therapy Retention and Progression Committee, may be transfer students. The curriculum, as designated occupational therapy courses, is subject to modification as deemed necessary to maintain a high quality educational experience.
Quinnipiac University sponsors and supports all of the programs as listed in the University catalog. The University holds the ultimate responsibility for the appointment of faculty, admission of students, and curriculum planning. This includes course content, satisfactory completion of the educational program, and granting of the degree. Quinnipiac University, and the appropriate dean and chair, are responsible for the coordination of classroom teaching and supervised fieldwork practice and for providing assurance that the practice activities assigned to the students in a fieldwork setting are appropriate to the program (ACOTE Standard A.1.4.).