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narrative reasoning to therapeutic intervention through selected case analysis across disabilities and the life span. GOCCT 650 Research Seminar 3 credits Prerequisite: GOCCT 550 or GOCCT 552 This course involves the systematic writing of the research proposal and application of the research process and methodologies as they apply to the field of occupational therapy. Focus is on the methods of research design, with critical analysis of its components including collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. Synthesizing the relationships of the problem, methodology, hypothesis, and data analysis will be pivotal in the course. This course will culminate in the production of an approved proposal, which will be the basis of the student’s completed thesis. GOCCT 660/661 Fieldwork Experience I & II 8/8 credits Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all prior course requirements, permission of faculty This course involves six months full-time clinical experience in two different occupational therapy settings and supervised practice of therapeutic assessment and intervention techniques. Students will gain experience in a wide variety of clinical conditions and age ranges. GOCCT 710 Emerging Models of Practice 3 credits This course will examine emerging models of practice in the field. These will vary, based upon current Occupational Therapy theory, practice and service delivery models. In-depth exploration and understanding of current healthcare policies; social, demographic, and political issues driving the healthcare system; influences in delivery of services in OT. Informatics will be utilized as primary sources. Participants will examine new methods and settings in which to provide OT intervention and apply these in a local agency or organization. Participants will also evaluate the effectiveness of these services and modify them as needed. GOCCT 725 Advanced Intervention: Theory and Techniques 3 credits Prerequisite: GOCCT 660, GOCCT 661 Emphasis is on advanced therapeutic intervention techniques and theories across age ranges. Analysis and adaptation of the human and non-human environments in response to role dysfunction; advanced modalities, refined handling techniques, advanced hand treatment, assistive technology application, and complementary and alternative therapies. Review of current research in all areas of practice. Clinical reasoning processes are facilitated through the use of case studies.
GOCCT 730 Professional Issues Seminar 3 credits Prerequisite or Corequisite: GOCCT 661 Critical analysis of current professional issues will be examined in this course. Topics will include, but not be limited to: healthcare delivery systems, professional boundaries, regulatory agencies, specialization, validation of theory; analysis of current social, political, cultural and economic change; continuing professional development; contributions to the profession and society. GOCCT 750/751 Thesis I and II 1/3 credits Prerequisite: GOCCT 650, approval of the thesis director This sequence builds on GOCCT 650 by further developing and complementing the group research proposal. Discussion leading to systematic investigation of a research problem including gathering and analyzing the data, synthesizing and discussing the information collected, and summarizing the conclusions.