College of Health Professions


Occupational Science (Sc.D.) Program

Degree Requirements

For the most recent course, tracks and degree requirements, visit the Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science Web site at www.towson.edu/ot.

Students are encouraged to download the Occupational Science Doctoral Student Handbook.

Required Courses

IDHP 741 Ethical and Legal Issues in Clinical Practice (3)
OCTH 603 Issues in Occupational Therapy (3) or professional issues and advocacy course
OCTH 604 Academic and Clinical Education (3) or academic assessment and teaching course
OCTH 611 Advanced Theory and Philosophy of Occupation (3)
OSC 742 Origins and Evolution of Occupational Science (3)
OSC 744 Participation and Quality of Life of People in their Context (3)
OSC 746 Participation and Quality of Life in Communities and Populations (3)
OSC 890 Qualitative Research: Occupation and Life Narrative (3)
OSC 895 Applied Project: Everyday Life and Dimensions of Occupation (3)
OSC 997 Dissertation Research (1-9)

Electives

OCTH 612 Occupational Therapy Health Promotion Initiatives in the Community (3)
OCTH 628 Contemporary Occupational Therapy Practice in the Community(3)
OSC 891 Independent Study in Occupational Science (3)
OSC 892 Directed Readings in Occupational Science (3)

Students interested in expanding their knowledge about autism can use select courses from this program to satisfy requirements for a Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Autism Studies.


 

 

 
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