Human anatomy (often the first half of a combined anatomy and physiology sequence). The outcome of this course is an approved capstone project that is ready to commence. St. Kate's equivalent: SOCI 1000, SOCI 2300 or SOCI 3250, Medical Terminology Final deadline: December 1,11:59 p.m. EST. Students use evidence to develop an understanding of health information, technology, telehealth, assistive technology, smart technologies, environmental design, positioning, mobility, and prosthetic devices. In this course, students will be introduced to educational theory, instructional methods, and evaluation of educational programs. Dual-degree applicants are St. Catherine undergraduate students who are pursuing an approved dual-degree plan. Students examine critical issues using both an interprofessional and professional lens. Prerequisite: OTCH 7100 and OCTH8005 or OCTH 8070. Prerequisite with concurrency: OCTH8030. Volunteer/Work Experience:A minimum of 50 cumulative hours in two or more settings prior to application (review the description of this requirement in the "How do I apply?" Students will develop knowledge and skills in needs assessment, evaluation, documentation, referral, intervention/program planning, and implementation across a range of service delivery models to support occupational participation, health, and well-being for persons, groups, and populations on the health-disability continuum. Please include your full name at the top of the essay. 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. Be sure to review any notes with additional information for a given course. Prerequisite: Program director approval. Make note of the St. Catherine department abbreviation (BIOL, CHEM, MATH, etc.) To demonstrate written communication skills and clarify your purpose in pursuing a graduate degree in occupational therapy, submit an admission essay addressing the topics below. Please note that OTCAS does not refund any application fees for any reason (review fee policyhere). The course learning is applied to clinical practice through analysis of force principles, ergonomics, gait, posture, and occupational task demands. In the "Experiences" section of the OTCAS application, applicants can enter employment, extracurricular activities, healthcare experience, internships/clinical experience, research, teaching experience, volunteer and leadership experience. Number of applicants: 189 To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements: Degree: A completed bachelors or graduate degree from an institution that is accredited by one of the regional accrediting organizations (e.g. One recommendation must be from a supervisor in a work, internship, or volunteer setting. The Library is a place that helps you find what you are looking for on-campus and online. How do I apply? General Admission Requirements Grading System Registration Programs of Study Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Sciences Health Informatics Holistic Health Studies Nutrition and Dietetics Occupational Therapy Doctor of Occupational Therapy: Entry Level - OTD Doctor of Occupational Therapy: Post Professional - OTD Occupational Therapy - MA Students will develop goals for professional development, explore professional networks, and participate in didactic and/or experiential learning. Reviews of research, quantitative research, and qualitative studies are examined to identify effective and efficient assessments, interventions, and programs. *Apply understanding of social determinants of health and social justice to address health and social inequities. This course introduces the curriculum design of the program of study, institutional and intra and interdisciplinary resources, and foundational skills for doctoral level scholarship. St. Kate's interprofessional partnership with The Plaster House continues to grow, Simulation Director receives esteemed CHSE-A Certification. Submit a current rsum that highlights both work and volunteer experiences (which should include the requirements in the section above) and leadership roles. The Library is a place that helps you find what you are looking for on-campus and online. Contact your academic advisor if you have any questions. Home Academics Online Doctor of Occupational Therapy: Post Professional The only post-professional OTD program available in Minnesota is now online. Students will learn about scientific evidence, models, theories, frames of reference, systems, practice settings, service delivery, policies, legislation, and the role of occupational therapy and inter and intraprofessional teams for persons, groups, and populations across the lifespan. Students will explore, through systematic observation, interview, and analysis the determinants of population based health and wellness, barriers and supports to occupational participation, and the concepts of occupational and social justice. Students will examine priority populations, disparities and inequities, client perspectives, and person-environment-occupation characteristics. It is strongly recommended that all prerequisite courses be completed within the past ten years. They can be completed independently of or in conjunction with the OTA program's LIFE Core courses. (1 course/1-3 semester credits) If you are seeking to apply to theDoctor of Occupational Therapy: Post-Professionalprogram, consult separate instructionshere. But a strong, multi-layered resume filled with leadership skills and experiential learning. A grade of C has been earned in any OTD EL course, The grade point average for an academic term falls below 3.0, The overall GPA for the OTD EL Program is less than 3.0, The student fails one Level II fieldwork experience, A grade of C- or below is earned in any OTD EL course, More than one grade of C or lower is earned in any OTD EL course, Conditions for removal from academic probation are not met, Overall GPA in the OTD-EL Program is less than 3.0 by the end of the semester/term on probation, Failure of one Level I fieldwork experience, Failure of two Level II fieldwork placements, Failure of the capstone experience or project. Applicants with an OTCAS application that is "complete" or "verified" by the priority deadline will receive a decision by early December. Analyze the influence of healthcare, education, and social service systems and policies and their influence on occupational therapy practice. All OTD EL students have up to five years from the initial term of enrollment to complete all program requirements for a graduate degree. Students critically analyze the contributions of leaders, scholars, core inter and intra professional documents and organizations. Each region of the body is visualized through a paired human anatomy lab. Identify international contributions to occupational therapy scholarship and practice. Under extraordinary circumstances, you may petition in writing to repeat a course or fieldwork, but you may not take the next courses in sequence unless the petition has been approved and you agree with the conditions for continuance. *Document and organize professional development and scholarship activities. We welcomeyour application for the St. Catherine University's Occupational Therapy: Entry-Level program. Collaborative: Occupational therapy excels in working with clients and within systems to produce effective outcomes. Students complete two types of fieldwork. *Demonstrate advanced knowledge in a focused area of study in occupational therapy or related area. This course focuses on knowledge translation using an evidence-based process. Consistent with the missions of the University, the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health, the Graduate College, and the Department of Occupational Therapy, the Doctor of Occupational Therapy [OTD] and Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy [MAOT] Programs prepare occupational therapists to lead and educate in community, clinical, and emerging practice areas with grounding in evidence-based research, critical thinking, ethics, and social justice. The course emphasizes competencies in development of scholarly questions, database searching, critical appraisal and synthesis of evidence, and knowledge translation to professional and public audiences. Failure to meet the written conditions for academic probation or to bring the next semester grade point average or the graduate program overall GPA to 3.0 by the end of the next semester/term may result in automatic dismissal from the program. Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Sciences, Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy (MAOT), Doctor of Occupational Therapy Post Professional (OTD-PP), Master of Science in Nursing: Entry Level, Women in Students may elect to take an additional (4 or 6 credits) Level II Specialty Fieldwork experience in a specialty area of interest. Email your admission counselor at any time, or call us during office hours (8:30 a.m.5 p.m.). Completion of all academic, fieldwork, and capstone requirements is necessary for eligibility for the examination. Visit the OTCASApplicant Help Centerfor specific instructions for entering and submitting the required materials. Select "Graduate" from the list of application options and complete the application. Prior to starting the OTD-EL program, students must complete 86 credits, including all general education and core requirements, electives, prerequisites, and major requirements. For advising, contact the Health Science Director, Professor Jasvinder (Jassi) Kaur (jk49@stmarys-ca.edu). The Career Development office helps you with internships, jobs, and career development. St. Paul, MN 55105 | 651-690-6000. Contact your admission counselor with questions. *Identify, synthesize, disseminate, and implement evidence to influence system change. The MAOT program prepares students to lead and influence occupational therapy practice in existing and emerging professional areas. Prerequisite: OCTH6010. (3-4 semester credits) Students will gain experience in data analysis and discuss communication of research studies to a professional audience. Demonstrate professional written, oral, virtual, and non-verbal communication. Prerequisite: OCTH7700. For more information on the profession, visit the American Occupational Therapy Association website at www.aota.org. graduateadmission@stkate.edu, Paper documents may be mailed to: All prospective students are encouraged to review this document prior to applying to the MAOT or OTD-ELprogram. The rsum should also include your education, honors and awards, skills and activities related to your work/volunteer experience. As our founders did, we are stepping boldly into a new era, learn more about our comprehensive campaign. In the Documents section of OTCAS, please upload a current rsum. Only one prerequisite course may be repeated one time for an acceptable grade. Be sure to fill out these sections thoughtfully and in a way that expresses to the application review committee an understanding of the OT field, ability to work with others, accomplishments and leadership roles. OCTH8150 Doctoral Capstone Experience B 3 credits. These credits must be from an anatomy, biology, physiology or kinesiology department and must cover individual muscle function. Students will learn about scientific evidence, models, theories, frames of reference, systems, practice settings, service delivery, policies, legislation, and the role of occupational therapy and intra and inter-professional teams for persons, groups, and populations. Electronic documents may be directed to: This course explores the nature of evidence as it relates to critical issues in advanced occupational therapy practice. Opportunities within the capstone courses allow you to develop advanced knowledge and skills in leadership, advocacy, quality improvement, educational methods, and clinical practice. The MAOT masters project purpose is to develop or enhance applications of theory to OT practice in a clinical, community or educational area of interest. This course focuses on implementation and evaluation of an applied culminating project in a chosen area of practice conducted during the capstone experience. is aligned with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Admission Requirements We require the successful completion of four prerequisite courses for admission into the OTA program. If you have already submitted the dual-degree application form, you may upload your admission essay via your Application Status page (instructions for accessing the status page were provided at the time you submitted the application). But, most of all, they're passionate, caring teachers. Violation of the Code of Ethics of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Violation of the Institution's policy on academic integrity, Violation of the Institution's policy on student conduct. (3-4 semester credits) The curriculum is offered through a combination of on-campus and online evening courses, and includes 24 weeks of full-time fieldwork and 14 weeks of full-time capstone experience. OCTH6410 Foundations of Research 3 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAOT program. Students will learn about principles of teaching and learning, health and academic education, and design of programs to meet the needs of different audiences. Contact your academic advisor to confirm the details of your plan of study. Opportunities for fieldwork in diverse communities allow you to deepen your understanding of the social determinants of health and their impacts on various populations, practice cultural fluency skills, and share caring strategies to improve lives locally and globally. OCTH7700 Level II Fieldwork 5 credits. This is the first Level I fieldwork experience and the second of four fieldwork seminars. OCTH6615 Rehabilitation Practices 3 credits. After the OTCAS or St. Catherine application form and official transcripts are submitted, an evaluation of previous coursework is completed and applicants are notified of any outstanding prerequisite courses. New students enter the entry-level OTD and MAOT programs in the summer of each year, with applications accepted in the previous fall. OCTH8250 Doctoral Capstone Project 3 credits. This seminar course prepares students for their final masters project that will be implemented and completed in OCTH7500. St. Paul Campus 2004 Randolph Ave. - St. Paul, MN 55105. If an applicant applies to both MAOT and OTD EL, their application will be reviewed and if deemed admissible, the program faculty will decide whether to accept the applicant to the MAOT or OTD EL.Applicants with an OTCAS application that is "complete" or "verified" after the priority deadline but by the final deadline will receive a decision in late January/early February. OCTH6000 Foundational Skills for Occupational Therapy Practice 3 credits. Average overall undergraduate GPA: 3.66 Leadership Degrees, Healthcare Career OCTH7900 Doctoral Orientation Camp 1 credit. Please note that the upcoming OTCAS application may include an optional statement that will allow applicants to expand on any impacts COVID-19 may have had on their preparation for application to graduate school. Students must complete 100 graduate credits in occupational therapy courses, fieldwork credits, and capstone credits. Prerequisite courses: Specific prerequisite courses are required; review the next section for details. Prerequisites: OCTH8050, OCTH8060. Topic 1 should be a maximum of 1,500 words (5-6 pages double spaced). St. Kate's equivalent: BIOL 2400, BIOL 2510 or BIOL 2610, Human Physiology** Please include the following: If you have already submitted the Dual-Degree application form, you may upload your rsum via your Application Status page (instructions for accessing the status page were provided at the time you submitted the application). This course culminates with a comprehensive evaluation plan for a chosen program. Students identify data collection and analysis methods appropriate for evaluation projects, such as surveys, focus groups, and participatory action research. ACOTE The OTD PP program is a 35-credit terminal doctorate for credentialed occupational therapists preparing them for advanced practice in clinical, community, and academic settings. The PDF will include all information unique to this page. The occupational therapy department offers graduate degrees for entry level and post-professional students including an entry level Master of Arts in occupational therapy, and the Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree (for entry level and post professional students). St. Kate's equivalent: PSYCH 2025Understanding Psychological Disorders (Abnormal Psychology) OCTH5210 Mental and Behavioral Health: The OT Process 3 credits. Please note that you cannot make any edits to your admission essay or supplemental essay after you have e-submitted your completed application to OTCAS. Applicants must complete a minimum of 50 cumulative hours in two or more settings through work or volunteer experiences that focus on direct contact in serving vulnerable, disabled, or disadvantaged individuals or populations, and that address health, rehabilitation, disability, quality of life, and/or community issues. This case-based course focuses on the foundational knowledge informing occupational therapy and interprofessional practice with older adults. provides cutting-edge, progressive curriculum. Applicants must have five prerequisite courses completed at the time of application. 2022-2023 Academic Catalogs and University Policies, Doctor of Occupational Therapy: Entry Level -OTD, Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Sciences, Doctor of Occupational Therapy: Entry Level -OTD, Doctor of Occupational Therapy: Post Professional - OTD, HenriettaSchmollSchoolofHealthSciences, https://www.nbcot.org/en/Students/Services#ED, Download PDF of the entire 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog, Download PDF of the entire 2021-2022 Graduate Catalog, Mental and Behavioral Health: The OT Process, Children, Adolescents, and Families: The OT Process, Foundational Skills for Occupational Therapy Practice, Seminar B and Level I Fieldwork - Psychological and Social Factors Impacting Performance, Seminar C and Level I Fieldwork Practice Reflection, Seminar D: Readiness for Level II Fieldwork, Physical Assessment and Intervention Planning, Essential Knowledge and Competencies for Leadership, Evolution of Ideas in Occupational Therapy, Seminar C and Level I Fieldwork Practice Reflection (Move to Summer Term previous to where this is currently listed). Students will be removed from academic probation if the conditions are met by the end of the following semester/term. Occupational Therapy . OCTH6310 Evidence Based Practice 3 credits. PLEASE NOTE: no more than 1/3 of all prerequisite courses can be used with a S/U or P/F designation.**. Develop and implement intervention plans to address the occupational performance and/or participation needs of persons, groups, and populations. Specific requirements vary based on the year of initial enrollment in the undergraduate program. The outcome of this course is an approved doctoral capstone project proposal that is ready to commence. If you have searched via TES and cant find a specific school or course listing, contact your admission counselor for assistance. Students will share and discuss their Level I fieldwork experiences in the seminar. St. Catherines Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program: St. Catherine University's 75+ year tradition of educating scholars and leaders in occupational therapy is infused throughout its post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD PP) degree. Test scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are not required. The Doctor of Occupational Therapy Entry Level Program at St. Catherine University is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA). Graduates of the OTD EL program are prepared for dynamic careers as occupational therapists in a range of settings with individuals, groups, and populations of all ages. The remaining two recommendations should be from professional and/or academic references. Students of all genders are welcome in the program. This course focuses on knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to run occupational therapy programs and departments across practice settings and business models. Successfully complete the Capstone requirements. Prerequisite: OCTH8080. A practicing occupational therapist must be physically, cognitively, emotionally and mentally capable to meet the rigorous demands of clinical practice. OTCAS works with thousands of applications every cycle and St. Kates follows their process for completing and verifying applications. International applicants must submit a Certification of Finances form. Applications for Summer 2024 admission will be accepted beginning June/July 2023. This seminar course includes Level I experiences in clinical and community settings. A student who is concerned about whether something in his or her background could affect eligibility to sit for the national certification examination can request an Early Determination Review directly from NBCOT. Client cases with intra and interprofessional teaming opportunities help students to develop clinical reasoning, communication, practice, and team competencies that are client-centered, culturally relevant, and evidence-based and address person/population-environment-occupation goals.