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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Publication: 2024-2025 Catalog/Handbook (Summer Update) Program: Occupational Therapy, PPOTD (MS-Entry, 35-Credit Hour Program) Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Occupational Therapy, PPOTD (MS-Entry, 35-Credit Hour Program)

Students entering the PPOTD program prior to Spring 2025 term with an MOT or MS degree must take a total of 35 credits—21 credits of required core courses as well as 14 credits of elective credits (11 credits for USAHS MOT Alumni). If eligible, six credits may transfer from the USAHS MOT program. 

The PPOTD program can be completed in as little as one year if enrolled full-time; however, the program typically takes two years and four months to complete.*

Core Curriculum

Course NameHours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
HSA 7200 - Foundations of Healthcare Administration Hours: 3

or

HSA 7200B - Foundations of Healthcare Administration (B) Hours: 3
IPE 7001 - Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Hours: 3

or

IPE 7001B - Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (B) Hours: 3
IPE 7050 - Evidence-Based Practice for Healthcare Professionals Hours: 3

or

IPE 7050B - Evidence-Based Practice for Healthcare Professionals (B) Hours: 3
IPE 7121 - Organizational Leadership & Policy in Health Care Hours: 3

or

IPE 7121B - Organizational Leadership & Policy in Health Care (B) Hours: 3
OCT 7495 - The Science of Occupation Hours: 3
OCT 7496 - Capstone l: Project Proposal and Preparation Hours: 3
OCT 7499 - Capstone II: Project Implementation and Dissemination Hours: 3

PPOTD Electives

Teaching and Learning Electives

The Teaching and Learning certificate of completion requires four courses. Either complete all four of the following courses OR complete three of the four courses and a scholarly teaching capstone project. The capstone project must receive approval by programmatic leadership to qualify.

Course NameHours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
EDF 7013 - Practical Application of Online Teaching Hours: 3
EDF 7050 - Teaching Methods in Higher Education Hours: 3

or

EDF 7050B - Teaching Methods in Higher Education (B) Hours: 3
EDF 7175 - Foundational Theories in Education Hours: 3

or

EDF 7175B - Foundational Theories in Education (B) Hours: 3
EDF 7161 - Program and Curricular Design for Health Science Education Hours: 3

Executive Leadership Electives

The Executive Leadership certificate of completion requires four courses. In addition to the core course IPE 7121, complete three of the five following courses.

Course NameHours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
IPE 7133 - Foundations in Healthcare Administration with Strategic Planning Hours: 3
HSA 7236 - Accounting, Finance and Economics for the Healthcare Leader Hours: 3
HSA 7250 - Human Resources Management and Organizational Development in Healthcare Hours: 3
HSA 7260 - Operations and Quality Management in Healthcare Hours: 3

or

HSA 7260B - Operations and Quality Management in Healthcare (B) Hours: 3
HSA 7200 - Foundations of Healthcare Administration Hours: 3

(required course for BSOT-entry students)

or

HSA 7200B - Foundations of Healthcare Administration (B) Hours: 3

Pediatric Electives

Course NameHours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
HSC 6036 - Metabolic Disorders Hours: 1
BSC 7101 - Application of Motor Control and Motor Learning Theory to Neurologic Interventions Hours: 2
BSC 7125 - The Pediatric Client with Neuromotor Involvement Hours: 3
BSC 7200 - Autism: Evidence, Etiology and Impact Hours: 3
HSC 7325 - School-Based Practice Hours: 3

ImPACT Trained Occupational Therapist (ITOT) Certification

Course NameHours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
IPE 7255 - Evidence-based Concussion Management Hours: 3

General Electives

Course NameHours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
BSC 7101 - Application of Motor Control and Motor Learning Theory to Neurologic Interventions Hours: 2
BSC 7125 - The Pediatric Client with Neuromotor Involvement Hours: 3
BSC 7200 - Autism: Evidence, Etiology and Impact Hours: 3
BSC 7301 - Ergonomics Hours: 2
COM 7130 - Healthcare Communication and Collaboration Hours: 3

(required course for BSOT-entry students)

EDF 7013 - Practical Application of Online Teaching Hours: 3
EDF 7050 - Teaching Methods in Higher Education Hours: 3

or

EDF 7050B - Teaching Methods in Higher Education (B) Hours: 3
EDF 7111 - Research Methods I Hours: 3
EDF 7121 - Research Methods II Hours: 3
EDF 7161 - Program and Curricular Design for Health Science Education Hours: 3
EDF 7171 - Motivation Theory in Health Care Education Hours: 3
EDF 7175 - Foundational Theories in Education Hours: 3

or

EDF 7175B - Foundational Theories in Education (B) Hours: 3
EDF 7181 - Technology in Higher Education Hours: 3
EDF 7235 - Ethical Principles in Healthcare Hours: 3
EDF 7260 - Assessment and Evaluation in Health Professions Education Hours: 3
HSA 7200 - Foundations of Healthcare Administration Hours: 3

(required for BSOT-entry students)

or

HSA 7200B - Foundations of Healthcare Administration (B) Hours: 3
HSA 7236 - Accounting, Finance and Economics for the Healthcare Leader Hours: 3
HSA 7250 - Human Resources Management and Organizational Development in Healthcare Hours: 3
HSA 7260 - Operations and Quality Management in Healthcare Hours: 3

or

HSA 7260B - Operations and Quality Management in Healthcare (B) Hours: 3
HSC 6036 - Metabolic Disorders Hours: 1
HSC 7200 - Information Literacy for Evidence-Based Practice Hours: 1
HSC 7210 - Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation (E1) Hours: 2
HSC 7320 - Fundamental Skills for Hand and Upper Extremity Therapy Hours: 2
HSC 7325 - School-Based Practice Hours: 3
HSC 7470 - Legal and Regulatory Issues Hours: 3
HSC 7401 - Pharmacology Hours: 3
IPE 7316 - Women’s Health and Wellbeing Hours: 3
IPE 7400 - Healthcare Informatics and Technology Management Hours: 3
IPE 7421 - Interprofessional Approaches to Regional and Global Population Health Hours: 3

or

IPE 7421B - Interprofessional Approaches to Regional and Global Population Health (B) Hours: 3
IPE 7133 - Foundations in Healthcare Administration with Strategic Planning Hours: 3
IPE 7200 - Cultural Competence in Healthcare Hours: 3

or

IPE 7200B - Cultural Competence in Healthcare (B) Hours: 3
IPE 7255 - Evidence-based Concussion Management Hours: 3
IPE 7025 - Psychosocial Strategies for Healthcare Hours: 3

or

IPE 7025B - Psychosocial Strategies for Healthcare (B) Hours: 3
IPE 7100 - Ethics in Health Care Hours: 3
MHS 7315 - Contemporary Trends in Wellness Hours: 3
OCT 7200 - Reflective Practice Hours: 3

(required for BSOT-entry students)

OCT 7455 - Special Topics in Professional Practice Hours: Varies

Degree Credit Hours 35

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