MOT Course Work
This course is designed for Certified Occupational
Therapy Assistants (COTAs) who want to advance their skills to Master entry
level Occupational Therapist. The on-line format with occasional weekend
laboratory experiences (3 mandatory labs per semester) makes
this degree ideal for the working individual.
A maximum of
20 students per year are admitted to the program. Applications are accepted
year round with a deadline of April 1 for the fall semester of the same year.
Decisions are made by the 15th of May at which time applicants will
be informed of their status. Classes start in August; the fall semester is the
start of the two years plus internship program. The on-line and weekend
curriculum consists of 63 credit hours. The internship consists of two 12 week
fieldwork sessions.
Admission Procedure
Apply for
WNMU graduate school admission, including transmission of official transcripts
of your Bachelor’s degree. Transcript evaluation must show proof of the
following pre-requisites.
- English
Composition or Technical Writing (3)
- Human Anatomy
& Physiology (4) 200 level or above
- Human Kinesiology
(3)
- Intro to
Occupational Therapy (2)
- Medical
Terminology (1)
- Psych 100 (3)
general or human psychology
- Abnormal Psych (3)
200 level or above
- Human Development
through the Life Span (3)
- Intro to Sociology
or other Soc (3) 200 level or above
- Statistics (3)
social, business or math; 200 level or above
Fill out all
of the MOT admissions forms and submit to the Admissions Office with your
graduate school application. You can download the required forms from our
website. You may submit your application online, or you may print it out and
mail to the Admissions Office of WNMU, PO Box 680, Silver City NM 88062.
Please be sure to include proof of your COTA certification, the pre-requisite
worksheet, an essay of your OT journey, two letters of reference and contact
information (one letter should be from a current or former OTR), and your
application forms for WNMU and for the MOT program.
Semester 1 – Fall: 10 credit hours
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Course Title
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Course #
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Credit Hours
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Occupations
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OCTH 500
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3
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Theory I
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OCTH 501
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3
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Applied
Neuroscience
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OCTH 502
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4
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Semester 2 – Spring: 11 credit hours
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Course Title
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Course #
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Credit Hours
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Occupational
Performance & Mental Health
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OCTH 503
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5
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Research I
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OCTH 504
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3
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Theory II
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OCTH 505
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3
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Semester 3 – Summer: 4 credit hours
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Course Title
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Course #
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Credit Hours
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Leadership
and Management
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511
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4
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Semester 4 – Fall: 10 credit hours
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Course Title
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Course #
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Credit Hours
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Assessments
& Evaluation Tools
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OCTH 600
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2
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Occupational
performance for Infants, Children & Adolescents
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OCTH 601
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5
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Emerging
Practice
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OCTH 603
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3
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Semester 5 – Spring: 10 credit hours
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Course Title
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Course #
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Credit hours
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Occupational
Performance for Adults and Geriatrics
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OCTH 604
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5
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Evidence
Based Practice
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OCTH 605
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2
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Research II
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OCTH 606
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3
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Semester 6 – Summer/Fall: 18 credit hours
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Course Title
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Course #
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Credit hours
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Level II
Fieldwork A
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OCTH 610
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9
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Level II
Fieldwork B
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OCTH 611
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9
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Course
Descriptions
OCTH
500 – Occupations
This asynchronous
on-line course with weekend laboratory experience focuses on the area of one of
the basic curriculum tenets: the study of occupation as it relates to humans.
Emphasis is on the role of occupations and well-being and the importance of the
therapeutic power of occupational design by way of defining occupations, analyzing
the study of occupations from different cultural perspectives, appreciating the
field of occupational science, and understanding the consequences of occupational
deprivation. (3 credit hours)
OCTH
501 – Theory I
This asynchronous
on-line course with weekend laboratory experience focuses on the foundational
constructs of occupational therapy theories. Specific areas of focus will
include: analysis and application of practice frames of reference, overview of
current models, roles of the OT practitioner, and the perspectives on future
trends. This course is the first in a two part series of the theoretical
foundations that are used in all areas of practice for the Occupational
Therapist. (3 credit hours)
OCTH
502 – Applied Neuroscience
This asynchronous
on-line course with weekend laboratory experience covers the foundations of
neuroanatomy as they relate to occupational therapy. Highlights include the properties
of cells in the nervous system and major structures and functions of the
central and peripheral nervous system, sensory pathway, and major descending /
ascending tracts. Major syndromes and disease that result from lesions along the
pathway will be discussed. This course builds on the prerequisites of anatomy,
physiology and kinesiology, enabling neuroscientific application for the OT
practitioner. (4 credit hours)
OCTH
503- Occupational Performance and Mental Health
This asynchronous
on-line course with weekend laboratory and weekly fieldwork experience develops
evaluation, analysis, and critical intervention planning skills. Emphasis will
be on the provision of effective occupational therapy service for children,
adolescents, and adults with mental health conditions which impact occupational
performance. (5 credit hours)
OCTH
504 – Research I
This asynchronous
on-line course with weekend laboratory experience focuses on applying
qualitative and quantitative research concepts as well as statistical methods
in the preparation of a proposal for a scholarly project. A background in
library and on-line research techniques will be built upon for analysis of
scientific literature and preparation of a graduate project in initial stages.
Prerequisites: OCTH 500, OCTH 503 (3 credit hours)
OCTH
505 – Theory II
This asynchronous
on-line course with weekend laboratory experience focuses on the foundational
constructs of occupational therapy theories. This course is the second of a two
part series of the theoretical foundations which are used in all areas of
practice for the occupational therapist. Prerequisite: OCTH 501 (3 credit
hours)
OCTH
511 – Leadership and Management
This asynchronous
on-line course includes one intensive weekend laboratory, part time field
service, and service learning experiences. The course provides the learner with
bridging skills for the COTA to MOT entry level. This is achieved by means of
evaluation, analysis, and critical planning for effective occupational therapy
service provision as OT managers, leaders, and entrepreneurs. Issues such as
quality management, ethics, fiscal and resource management, marketing,
organizational behavior, professional responsibility, and development will be
discussed. This course will explore the provision of services in different
environments and will consider alternative funding sources such as grants.
Application of material is reinforced through the multiple learning
environments in class and community. (4 credit hours)
OCTH
600 – Assessments and Evaluation Tools
This asynchronous
on-line course with weekend laboratory experience will teach the evaluation processes
and assessment tools of Occupational Therapy. Specific areas of focus will
include principles of tests and measurements and the use of assessment
instruments commonly used in OT practice. Prerequisites: OCTH 500, OCTH 501,
OCTH 505 (2 credit hours)
OCTH
601 – Occupational Performance for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
This asynchronous
on-line course includes weekend laboratory and weekly fieldwork experiences.
The focus will be on evaluation, analysis, and critical intervention planning
for effective occupational therapy service. The goal will be to provide this
service for infants, children, and adolescents with physical dysfunctions which
impact their occupational performance. Prerequisites: OCTH 500, OCTH 501, OCTH
505 (5 credit hours)
OCTH
603 – Emerging Practice
This asynchronous
on-line course with weekend laboratory experiences explores emerging practices
within the profession of Occupational Therapy. Prerequisite: OCTH 500 (3 credit
hours)
OCTH
604 – Occupational Performance for Adults and Geriatrics
This asynchronous
on-line course includes weekend laboratory and weekly fieldwork experiences.
This course focuses on evaluation, analysis, and critical intervention planning
for effective occupational therapy service to be provided to adults and elders
with impairments, disabilities, and diseases which affect occupational
performance. Prerequisites: {OCTH 500,502,503,505,600,601,603} (5 credit hours)
OCTH
605 – Evidence Based Practice
This asynchronous
on-line course with weekend laboratory experience focuses on the area of
evidence-based practice assessment, analysis, and utilization of skills.
Through this, the art and science of occupational therapy and supporting
disciplines are recognized as research continues for optimal client care. The
importance of meeting ethical and cultural standards is likewise discussed.
Prerequisite: OCTH 504 (2 credit hours)
OCTH
606 – Research II
This
asynchronous on-line course with weekend laboratory experience is designed for
completion of a scholarly project and preparation of the results for
presentation in a professional format. This is the second research-focused
course in the curriculum and is prerequisite dependent upon successful
completion of OCTH Research I. (3 credit hours)
OCTH
608 – Independent Study
This optional
course covers independent studies directly relevant to the practice of
Occupational Therapy. The student will select an area of interest in which they
wish to become more proficient. A faculty member will then be assigned to
provide guidance, supervision, and assistance in developing appropriate
learning experiences. (1-3 credit hours)
OCTH
610/611 – Level II Fieldwork A and B
Upon
successful completion of the two year course work, students will spend 24 weeks
(3 months full time at a field site for each Level II
placement) under the supervision of an OTR or OT/L in at least two different
practice areas to gain OT skills. OCTH 610 and 611 must be completed within 24
months following completion of the academic portion of the program. Only one of
the Level II Fieldwork classes may be repeated (if needed) and one time only.
Prerequisite: all academic and fieldwork courses within the MOT program. (9
credit hours each, A and B)
