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Classes
beginning Summer 2008!
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
A
Post-professional Degree for the Advancing Practitioner
The St. Ambrose University Occupational
Therapy Department reflects the professional belief that
post-professional education is a means to expand practice,
increase knowledge base, and enhance the professional
identity within a changing health climate. As such, the
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program
offers occupational therapy practitioners an opportunity to
participate in a post-professional program focused on the
development of clinical reasoning skills based in evidence,
the use of research and scholarly pursuits to enhance client
and community services, and the promotion of career
advancement and lifelong learning.
The curriculum reflects practice
changes and trends within occupational therapy with an
emphasis on three core concepts.
1. Advanced knowledge should be grounded in
evidence-based
practice and research
oriented best practice.
2. Advanced clinical reasoning, knowledge of theory
and skills
are needed to support
excellent clinical application with
clients.
3. An individualized career advancement focus will
enhance the
specific professional
development needs of the clinician.
The curriculum culminates with a research paper or project
designed to impact and support advanced practice.
The curriculum consists of 30 credits.
It is anticipated that most students would complete the
coursework in the program within two years with the final
thesis or project being completed in a third year. Courses
are taught in a combined format of face-to-face meetings and
on-line course delivery. The courses lend themselves to
varied formats and will be scheduled to accommodate the
working professional. Courses will be offered in the
evenings, on week-ends, in three to five day intensives, or
on-line.
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