Occupational Science (OCS)
OCS 1000 - Seminar in Occupational Therapy
2 Credits
This Ignite seminar introduces students to occupational science and occupational therapy and infuses tips, tricks, and strategies about navigating their first year in college.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Occupational Science Therapy department.
Attributes: UUC:Ignite Seminar
OCS 1010 - Exploration of Self Through Occupation
2 Credits
This course guides students in exploring occupational science through personal reflection on past, present, and future occupations using the doing, being, becoming, and belonging framework while considering their personal growth, values, and career path in occupational therapy.
Prerequisite(s): CORE 1500*
* Concurrent enrollment allowed.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Occupational Science Therapy department.
Attributes: UUC:Self in Contemplation
OCS 3120 - The Study of Occupation
3 Credits
This course focuses on the evolution and perspectives of occupation and occupational science.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Occupational Science Therapy department.
OCS 3220 - Contexts of Occupation
3 Credits
This course is an overview of the contexts and environments and their influence on occupational engagement.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Occupational Science Therapy department.
OCS 3320 - Occupational Development Across the Lifespan
3 Credits
This course explores the occupational development of humans across the lifespan to understand the ways in which life stages and transitions influence occupational engagement.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Occupational Science Therapy department.
OCS 3520 - Occupation, Health, and Wellness
3 Credits
This course explores the reciprocal relationships between occupation, health, and wellness from its historical origins through theoretical conceptualization and reviews the literature supporting the benefits of occupational engagement on health and wellness.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Occupational Science Therapy department.
OCS 3720 - Occupational Justice
3 Credits
This course introduces the theoretical and philosophical concepts of occupational justice and explores the right of humans as occupational beings to engage in a variety of meaningful, balanced, and inclusive occupations.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Occupational Science Therapy department.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity, Urban Poverty - Health Care, Urban Poverty - Immigration
OCS 3820 - Practical Applications in Occupational Science
3 Credits
This course explores career pathways and opportunities for occupational scientists through professional roles, skills, and practical data applications.
Prerequisite(s): CORE 1900; CORE 1500; CORE 1200*; CORE 2500*; CORE 1000
* Concurrent enrollment allowed.
Attributes: IPE - Research, UUC:Self in the World
OCS 4980 - Advanced Independent Study in Occupational Science
1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
Independent project within the Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Department. Course objectives will be identified through student and faculty consultation. (Offered Fall, Spring and Summer)
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Occupational Science Therapy department.