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Graduate Catalog 2001-2003
Graduate Catalog 2004-2006 |
Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy (MAOT)
Occupational therapy practitioners are credentialed professionals who work with individuals and organizations, using occupation in all its forms to help them develop to their fullest potential. Occupations are skills for the job of living, including work/education, self-care and play/leisure. Occupational therapy practitioners work with people of all ages and ability levels in a variety of medical, educational and community settings, providing individual, instructional or consultative services.
Graduate education for occupational therapy is at both entry-level and post-professional levels. Individuals studying to become an occupational therapist at the graduate level must be prepared to work in all areas of practice at entry level and also gain some experience with areas of advanced practice and leadership. Post-professional education focuses on advanced practice and professional leadership.
Specialization within a practice area occurs through planned post-baccalaureate experiences and education. Specialization in occupational therapy may be in terms of age range, such as pediatrics or geriatrics. It may be in terms of the types of problems presented by the client, such as chemical dependency, cardiac rehabilitation, hand therapy or burns. Or, specialization may be in terms of employment responsibilities, such as department administration, academic program teaching, clinical research, program evaluation or consultation. For more information on the profession, contact the American Occupational Therapy Association Web site at www.aota.org.
Curriculum
The Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy program focuses on the development of advanced occupational therapy practice and leadership roles. These roles require acquisition and integration of multiple skills in order to solve complex problems and work effectively in the rapidly changing health, community and educational systems. Our curriculum presents students with a learning environment and activities that facilitate adaptation and prepares students for advanced occupational therapy and leadership roles. The curriculum model and theoretical concepts related to learning are summarized in the MAOT Student Handbook and the MAOT Brochure.
COURSE LIST & DESCRIPTIONS
Please visit Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy List
The goals of the MAOT Program are to develop occupational therapists who:
- understand human occupation including its form, function and meaning across the life span, for individuals, groups and societies.
- integrate and use factual, creative, logical and value-sensitive modes of thought and apply these to occupational therapy practice.
- possess collaborative skills with faculty, supervisors, clients and other team members.
- demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills.
- apply a theoretical basis for professional practice by integrating theories, frames of reference and core concepts.
- have insight into the health-pathology continuum and its relationship to participation in human occupation.
- provide appropriate client-centered evaluation, intervention and discontinuation of services.
- effectively use a variety of service delivery models in ever-changing practice arenas.
- use skills, ethics and values to become leaders in their areas of practice.
- apply principles of management and supervision of occupational therapy services.
- assume professional roles involved with inquiry and applied research.
- demonstrate proficiency in technology and its many uses.
The student outcomes for each goal of the MAOT program are published in the MAOT Student Handbook.
The philosophy of the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and the Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy Program regarding human beings and how they learn is consistent with the philosophical base of the occupational therapy profession. The philosophy of the Department is published in the MAOT Student Handbook and MAOT Brochure.
The Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy (MAOT) Program:
- is rated high among occupational therapy graduate programs by U.S. News and World Report.
- is available in a traditional weekday format as well as a unique weekend format.
- provides cutting-edge, progressive curriculum at the entry-level and post-professional levels.
- develops advanced practice and leadership skills.
- is taught by outstanding faculty recognized locally and nationally for their contributions to the profession in teaching, research, publication, innovative practice ideas and leadership.
Courses are offered in two formats: a weekday format or a weekend format (Friday afternoon and evening; Saturday morning and afternoon held mainly on alternate weekends).
ACCREDITATION
The graduate curriculum for occupational therapy at the College of St. Catherine is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association. They may be contacted at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220; phone (301) 652-2682.
CERTIFICATION
The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) conducts a national certification program. To be certified as a registered occupational therapist (OTR), a person must be a graduate of an accredited program and pass a national certification examination, which is administered by the NBCOT. Completion of all academic and fieldwork requirements is necessary for eligibility for the examination. When graduates apply to take the certification examination with NBCOT, they will be asked to answer questions related to the topic of felony convictions. NBCOT may be contacted at 800 South Frederick Avenue, Suite 200, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4150, phone (301) 990-7979. The NBCOT Web site is www.NBCOT.org.
In addition, most states have licensure/registration for occupational therapy. In these states, it is mandatory to have a current occupational therapy license/registration to practice. Almost all states use the national certification examination as part of the qualifications for a license/registration.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Twenty-two credits in core courses are required of all students and will prepare students for advanced occupational therapy practice and leadership roles.
Entry-level students must complete 74 graduate credits in occupational therapy courses required for certification, including approximately 100 hours of Level I Fieldwork and a minimum of six months of Level II Fieldwork. Entry-level students usually take 8-16 credits per term and must be prepared to do extensive work outside of class time. The number of credits per term will vary for the day and weekend formats. The length of the program is approximately three years including fieldwork.
Post-professional students must complete 36 credits in required and approved elective courses. Post-professional students generally take one or two courses per term (2-6 credits). The length of the program is two to three years.
PROGRESSION POLICY
REQUIREMENTS TO REMAIN IN GOOD STANDING
To remain in good standing in the MAOT program, the student must:
- maintain an overall 3.0 grade point average in the MAOT Program.
- earn a grade of C- or better in each graduate course with no more than one grade of C or lower.
- successfully complete each level I fieldwork assignment (entry-level students only).
- successfully complete level II fieldwork requirements (entry-level students only).
CONDITIONS FOR PROBATION
A student is placed on academic probation by the MAOT program if:
- a grade of C or C- has been earned in any MAOT course.
- the overall GPA for the MAOT Program is less than 3.0.
The faculty of the MAOT program will identify the written conditions of academic probation.
REMOVAL FROM PROBATION
Academic probation will be removed if the conditions are met by the end of the following semester. Failure to meet the written conditions for academic probation or to bring the grade point average to 3.0 by the end of the next semester/term may result in automatic dismissal from the program under ordinary circumstances.
CONDITIONS FOR PROGRAM DISMISSAL
A student is automatically dismissed from the program for academic reasons if:
- a grade of D or F is earned in a required occupational therapy course including level I fieldwork (OSOT 760 Internship).
- more than one grade of C or lower is earned in a required occupational therapy course.
- conditions for removal from academic probation are not met.
- overall GPA in the MAOT Program is less than 3.0 by the end of the term on probation.
- failure of two consecutive level II fieldwork placements.
Under extraordinary circumstances, the student may petition in writing to repeat a course or fieldwork, but may not take the next courses in sequence unless the petition has been approved and the conditions for continuance agreed upon by the student. Decisions regarding petitions will be made by the department faculty acting as a whole.
CONDITIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS PROBATION
Professional behaviors will be considered in the overall evaluations of a student and her or his ability to progress in the program. Students may be placed on probation for demonstration of unprofessional behavior(s). Failure to improve specific behaviors identified by the faculty as problematic will result in dismissal from the program.
CONDITIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS PROGRAM DISMISSAL
A student will be automatically dismissed from the MAOT program for the following unprofessional behaviors:
- violation of the principles of occupational therapy ethics as adopted by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- violation of the College policy on academic integrity.
- violation of the College policy on student conduct.
(The complete document on student conduct, including the process for implementation, may be found in LeGuide, the student guide to the policies, procedures and rules at the College of St. Catherine.)
A student may appeal an academic evaluation or dismissal from the MAOT program by following the Student Complaint Process outlined in LeGuide.
YEARS TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM
The MAOT program must be completed within five years.
TRANSFER CREDITS
College of St. Catherine graduates of an occupational therapy baccalaureate program are eligible to apply up to six credits toward their elective credits if they begin the MAOT program within three years of graduation.
ENTRY-LEVEL MAOT PROGRAM
(74 credits)
The Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy -- Entry Level program is available for women and men with a baccalaureate degree. It is offered in a weekday or weekend format. It prepares students to be certified as registered occupational therapists.
CURRICULUM
REQUIRED ENTRY-LEVEL COURSES
OSOT 500 Basic Neuroscience
OSOT 505 Foundations of Occupational Therapy *
OSOT 510 Life Occupations
OSOT 515 Occupational Adaptation *
OSOT 525 Group Dynamics and Leadership
OSOT 540 Clinical Conditions I
OSOT 555 Clinical Kinesiology
OSOT 605 Psychosocial: Assessment and Intervention
OSOT 615 Motor: Assessment and Intervention *
OSOT 625 Sensation, Perception and Cognition: Assessment and Intervention
OSOT 635 Clinical Conditions II
OSOT 645 Management and Ethics
OSOT 655 Seminar *
OSOT 760 Internship
OSOT 776 Level II Fieldwork
OSOT 777 Level II Fieldwork
* Includes Level I Fieldwork experiences
REQUIRED CORE COURSES
OSOT 610 Occupational Inquiry
OSOT 620 Program Development and Evaluation
OSOT 630 Clinical Studies I
OSOT 640 Clinical Studies II
OSOT 650 Policy and Politics in Human Service Systems
OSOT 660 Theoretical Basis of Occupational Therapy
OSOT 740 Client Education
OSOT 890 Thesis Seminar AND OSOT 899 Thesis
OR
OSOT 790 Masters Project AND an additional two-credit elective advanced topics course from the list below (a total of four credits)
Select a minimum of two credits from the following courses:
OSOT 663 Advanced Pediatric Assessment and Intervention
OSOT 665 Advanced Technology and Rehabilitation
OSOT 670 Lifestyle Balance
OSOT 695 Independent Study
OSOT 710-715 Advanced Topics
OSOT 730 Management of Service Delivery
ELECTIVE
OSOT 675 Practicum: 1-6 credits
POST-PROFESSIONAL MAOT PROGRAM
(36 credits)
The Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy -- Post-Professional program is available for women and men with a baccalaureate degree and professional certification as an occupational therapist. It is offered in a weekday or weekend format. Students complete core MAOT courses and elective graduate courses approved by the program.
CURRICULUM
REQUIRED CORE COURSES
OSOT 610 Occupational Inquiry
OSOT 620 Program Development and Evaluation
OSOT 630 Clinical Studies I
OSOT 640 Clinical Studies II
OSOT 650 Policy and Politics in Human Service Systems
OSOT 660 Theoretical Basis of Occupational Therapy
OSOT 740 Client Education
OSOT 890 Thesis Seminar and OSOT 899 Thesis
OR
OSOT 790 Masters Project and an additional two-credit elective advanced topics course from the list below (a total of four credits)
Select a minimum of two credits from the following courses:
OSOT 663 Advanced Pediatric Assessment and Intervention
OSOT 665 Advanced Technology and Rehabilitation
OSOT 670 Lifestyle Balance
OSOT 675 Practicum
OSOT 695 Independent Study
OSOT 710-715 Advanced Topics
OSOT 730 Entrepreneurship in Occupational Therapy
ELECTIVE COURSES
Fourteen credits in elective courses may be selected from:
Other MAOT graduate courses (variable credits)
College of St. Catherine graduate courses from other departments (variable credits)
Independent Study or Practicum (variable credits)
Transfer credits for non-St. Catherine's graduate courses (9 credits maximum)
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE IN OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE (OS)
The College of St. Catherine offers a baccalaureate degree in occupational science in both the day and weekend format. This major will be of interest to:
- College of St. Catherine undergraduate students seeking a dual-degree option that leads to the master of arts degree in occupational therapy.
- occupational therapy assistants seeking baccalaureate degree completion.
- undergraduate students seeking a baccalaureate degree that combines liberal arts and sciences with an area of concentration that meets the student's academic and/or career goals.
DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAM
The dual-degree program is available to College of St. Catherine undergraduate students seeking a dual-degree option resulting in a baccalaureate degree in occupational science and a master of arts degree in occupational therapy. This option prepares students for entrance into the profession.
FACULTY
Linda Buxell, OTR; Assistant Professor and Level II Fieldwork Coordinator. B.S., The College of St. Catherine; M.A., University of Southern California.
John Fleming, OTR; Assistant Professor. B.S., University of Iowa; M.O.T., Western Michigan University.
Nancy Flinn, OTR; Associate Professor. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Kristine Haertl, OTR, Associate Professor. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., Cardinal Stritch College; Ph.D, Capella University.
Julie Bass Haugen, OTR; FAOTA; Professor. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Amy Heinz, OTR; Assistant Professor and Level I Fieldwork Coordinator. B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.A., The College of St. Catherine.
Mary Lou Henderson, OTR; Associate Professor and baccalaureate department chair. B.S., M.S., University of Kansas.
Merri Lee Henderson, OTR; Assistant Professor and Level II Fieldwork Coordinator. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of Wisconsin - Stout.
David Luedtke, Associate Professor. B.A., Hamline University; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Kathleen Matuska, OTR; Associate Professor, MAOT Program Director. B.S., M.P.H., University of Minnesota.
Barbara O'Keefe, OTR; Assistant Professor. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., Mankato State University.
Karen Sames, OTR; Associate Professor, OS Program Director. B.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Catherine Sullivan, OTR; Assistant Professor. B.A., School of Social Teaching Studies, Lausanne, Switzerland; M.A., Tufts University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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