Faculty: Health Sciences The Occupational Therapy major focuses on helping individuals develop, recover, improve, and maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. Students gain skills in therapeutic interventions, activity analysis, human development, and rehabilitation, preparing for careers in healthcare, rehabilitation centers, schools, and community settings. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of occupational therapy and rehabilitation. - Develop skills in therapeutic interventions and activity analysis. - Learn human development and the impact of disabilities on daily living. - Explore assessment and evaluation techniques in occupational therapy. - Analyze ethical considerations and professional standards in occupational therapy. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Gain practical experience through clinical rotations and fieldwork. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Occupational Therapy** - Overview of occupational therapy principles, history, and professional roles. 2. **Human Development and Occupational Science** - Fundamentals of human development and the science of occupations. 3. **Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Therapy** - Study of the human body and its functions relevant to occupational therapy. 4. **Kinesiology and Biomechanics** - Principles of human movement and biomechanics in therapeutic interventions. 5. **Activity Analysis and Synthesis** - Techniques for analyzing and modifying activities to enhance participation and performance. 6. **Assessment and Evaluation in Occupational Therapy** - Methods for assessing and evaluating clients' needs and progress. 7. **Therapeutic Interventions** - Principles of designing and implementing therapeutic interventions. 8. **Rehabilitation and Disability Studies** - Understanding the impact of disabilities on daily living and rehabilitation strategies. 9. **Mental Health and Psychosocial Interventions** - Techniques for addressing mental health and psychosocial issues in occupational therapy. 10. **Ethics and Professionalism in Occupational Therapy** - Understanding ethical considerations and professional standards in occupational therapy. 11. **Clinical Rotations and Fieldwork** - Real-world experiences in healthcare settings, rehabilitation centers, schools, or community organizations. 12. **Research Methods in Occupational Therapy** - Techniques for conducting research and evaluating evidence in occupational therapy. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying occupational therapy skills, such as developing a therapeutic intervention plan, conducting a research study, or analyzing a clinical case. **Assessment Methods:** - Occupational therapy principles analyses - Human development and occupational science projects - Anatomy and physiology exams - Kinesiology and biomechanics projects - Activity analysis and synthesis projects - Assessment and evaluation projects - Therapeutic interventions projects - Rehabilitation and disability studies projects - Mental health and psychosocial interventions projects - Ethics and professionalism projects - Clinical rotations and fieldwork reports - Research methods projects - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Occupational Therapy" - "Human Development and Occupational Science" - "Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Therapy" - "Kinesiology and Biomechanics" - "Activity Analysis and Synthesis" - "Assessment and Evaluation in Occupational Therapy" - "Therapeutic Interventions" - "Rehabilitation and Disability Studies" - "Mental Health and Psychosocial Interventions" - "Ethics and Professionalism in Occupational Therapy" - "Research Methods in Occupational Therapy" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of biology, psychology, and an interest in occupational therapy. **Major Duration:** Typically 4-5 years for a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, including clinical rotations and fieldwork. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - State licensure for occupational therapists - Certifications in specific occupational therapy specialties **Target Audience:** Aspiring occupational therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and healthcare professionals seeking careers in healthcare settings, rehabilitation centers, schools, community organizations, and related fields. This major equips students with the therapeutic, analytical, and communication skills needed to excel in occupational therapy, supporting careers in various roles within healthcare settings, rehabilitation centers, schools, community organizations, and related fields.