Master of Occupational Therapy Program Curriculum

The table below summarizes the philosophical approach taken by our faculty in the education of our students, the methods we utilize to convey curricular content, and mechanisms we use to evaluate the success of our faculty in these endeavors.

Philosophy (What we Believe)	Instructional Methods (How we Teach)	Evaluation Methods (How we Gauge Learning)
People learn through supported discovery and reflection. Best practice allows for participation in natural environments. Interdisciplinary collaboration enriches education and practice. People have the right and capacity to direct their own lives. Participation in everyday life is influenced by the interaction among person, task, and context. Producing and using evidence is important for best practice. People have the capacity to change and adapt. Quality of life is dependent on engagement in occupation.	Lecture Guest Speakers Discussion Demonstration Guided Practice Interactive Small Groups Reflection Student-Initiated Learning Case-Based Learning Problem-Based Learning Contextually-Based Experiences Presentations Modeling Feedback	Specific to Courses & to Term: Written Exams Oral Presentations Individual and Group Projects Reflective Self-Assessment Group Leadership Faculty and Course Evaluations Focus Groups Ongoing-Throughout the Curriculum: Student GPA Professional Growth Assessment Satisfactory Completion of Fieldwork Level II Fieldwork Student Surveys End-of-semester curricular reviews