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Occupational Therapy >
Administration (one-half course credit)
OTS 237 Fieldwork Experience (no credit)
OTS 238 Fieldwork Experience (no credit)
OTS 242 Health Conditions: Pathology and Prevention I
(one-half course credit)
OTS 243 Health Conditions: Pathology and Prevention II
(one-half course credit)
OTS 244 Health Conditions: Pathology and Prevention III
(one-half course credit)
The total number of minimum course credits for
the degree is sixteen. If they desire, non-thesis
students may take two graduate level elective
classroom credits in the department or wider
university in addition to the sixteen required credits.
To maintain full-time status, a student must be
registered for a minimum of three course credits.
Several course sequences are utilized by the
department. Some of these include fieldwork
during the summer, part-time fieldwork, and
fieldwork during the academic year with course
work in the summer. Please consult the department
for further information.
Option II (Thesis)
Master of Arts or Master of Science
Required Courses: All of the Option I requirements,
and substitute OTS 210 (Thesis Research) for
OTS 209 (Clinical Research). Similar course
sequences to Option I.
Thesis: Two course credits of thesis supervision
(OTS 295, 296) and completion of thesis. Total
number of credits required for the degree is
eighteen (sixteen course credits and two thesis
credits).
Post-professional-Level Programs for OTRs
(Options III and IV)
For post-professional students interested in
developing their knowledge base in areas such as
administration and management, aging, education,
mental health, childhood and adolescence, and
upper extremity function and rehabilitation.
Students may also choose the self-directed concentration
focused on their individual interests.
Eligibility: Registered occupational therapists or
candidates eligible for registration.
Prerequisite: One course in introductory statistics.
The prerequisite course must be passed with a grade
of B- or better and taken at an accredited college.
Option III (No thesis—practice option)
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Required Courses: OTS 209 (Clinical Research, one
course credit); OTS 208 (Clinical Reasoning
Seminar IV, one course credit). These required
courses may be taken in any sequence or combination
depending on student interest, schedule, and
courses offered.
Concentration: Three courses in an area of concentration;
one practicum (OTS 234 or OTS 235).
Electives: Two course credits.
Practica: OTS 234 (Fall) or OTS 235 (Spring):
One credit.
Total number of course credits for the degree is
eight.
Option IV (Thesis—research option)
Master of Arts or Master of Science
Required Courses: OTS 210 (Thesis Research,
one course credit); OTS 208 (Clinical Reasoning
Seminar IV, one course credit).
Thesis: Two course credits of thesis supervision
(OTS 295, 296) and completion of thesis.
Concentration: Three courses in concentration
(three course credits).
Electives: One course credit.
Total number of course credits for the degree is
eight.
doctorAL DEGREE ProgrAM (otd)
The Occupational Therapy Doctoral degree
program prepares occupational therapists to fulfill
leadership roles upon completion of the degree.
These roles are expected to make an impact on
individuals and groups in society and the world in
such areas as education, health, societal participation,
wellness, and quality of life. As leaders, the
graduates will be prepared to implement leadership
projects and disseminate results. Required credentials
are found at ase.tufts.edu/bsot.
REQUIRED COURSES
OTS 208 Clinical Reasoning Seminar IV: Evidence-Based
Practice (one course credit)
OTS 286 Leadership Project Planning (one-half course
credit)
OTS 287 Leadership Project Implementation (one and
one-half course credits)
OTS 288 Outcomes Measurement and Monitoring:
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