HELP 2024-2025 Academic Catalog Department of Occupational Therapy Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window)

Office: Central Classroom Building 203
Telephone: 408-924-3070
Email: occupationaltherapyadmin@sjsu.edu
Website: www.sjsu.edu/occupationaltherapy

Professors
Lynne Andonian
Jerilyn “Gigi” Smith, Chair
Megan Chang

Associate Professors
Luis Arabit
Deborah Bolding
Chiao-Ju Fang

Assistant Professors
Melisa Kaye
Katrina Long
Graham Teaford

Overview

The SJSU Department of Occupational Therapy offers the oldest accredited OT program in the CSU system. Founded in 1943, the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) degree program is designed for those who have already earned a baccalaureate degree in another field. The program of study enables students to obtain the education and degree necessary to be eligible to practice as an occupational therapist. Once the MS degree in Occupational Therapy is complete, including the successful completion of the OCTH 201A  and OCTH 201B  courses, the student is eligible to sit for the national certification examination. Successful completion of the examination qualifies the candidate to apply for national certification and state licensure.

The MSOT program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number. The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) School Program Performance Data is also available.

In addition to the MSOT, SJSU now offers an entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program. The OTD program is designed to develop occupational therapy leaders, advocates, and innovators with a clear focus on community engagement and social justice for underserved populations. Once the OTD program is completed, including the successful completion of the OCTH 201AD and OCTH 201BD courses and the Capstone project, the student is eligible to sit for the national certification exam. The OTD program has full WSCUC approval and is awaiting ACOTE approval (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 67501 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number is 301-652-6611.

Courses are taught by nationally recognized faculty who have clinical, research and teaching expertise across a broad range of traditional and emerging practice areas. The Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) provides a myriad of social, educational and leadership opportunities. Always in high demand, our graduates are hired by private and public health care institutions and agencies.

Programs

• Occupational Therapy, MS

• Occupational Therapy Doctorate, OTD

• Mindfulness-Based Health and Human Services Certificate

Courses

• OCTH 190 - Foundations of Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy
• OCTH 192I - International Program Studies
• OCTH 201A - Field Work Experience
• OCTH 201AD - Field Work Experience
• OCTH 201B - Advanced Field Work Experience
• OCTH 201BD - Advanced Field Work Experience
• OCTH 205 - Mindfulness of Self in Daily Life
• OCTH 206 - Clinical Practice Skills for Occupational Therapy
• OCTH 206D - Clinical Practice Skills for Occupational Therapy
• OCTH 207 - Mindfulness and Quality of Participation in Daily Occupations
• OCTH 210 - Seminar in Occupational Therapy
• OCTH 210D - Seminar in Occupational Therapy
• OCTH 210ITL - Seminar in Occupational Therapy: International Experience
• OCTH 210ITLD - Seminar in Occupational Therapy: International Experience
• OCTH 211 - Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Occupational Therapy
• OCTH 211D - Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Occupational Therapy
• OCTH 212 - Occupations through the Lifespan
• OCTH 212D - Occupations through the Lifespan
• OCTH 213 - Professional Development I
• OCTH 216 - Evaluation in Occupational Therapy
• OCTH 221 - Occupational Analysis
• OCTH 221D - Occupational Analysis
• OCTH 222 - Functional Kinesiology for Occupational Therapists
• OCTH 222D - Functional Kinesiology for Occupational Therapists
• OCTH 224 - Occupational Therapy Practice in the Community I
• OCTH 225 - Capstone Evidence-Based MBHHS Practice Project
• OCTH 226 - Occupational Therapy with Children
• OCTH 233 - Professional Development II
• OCTH 234 - Occupational Therapy Practice in the Community II
• OCTH 236 - Occupational Therapy with Youth
• OCTH 245 - Introduction to Research Methods
• OCTH 245D - Introduction to Research Methods
• OCTH 246 - Occupational Therapy with Young Adults
• OCTH 256 - Occupational Therapy with Middle Aged Adults
• OCTH 266 - Occupational Therapy with Older Adults
• OCTH 275 - Evidence Based Practice in Occupational Therapy
• OCTH 276 - Practicum and Seminar 1A
• OCTH 276D - Practicum and Seminar 1A
• OCTH 286 - Practicum and Seminar 1B
• OCTH 286D - Practicum and Seminar 1B
• OCTH 292 - International Program Studies
• OCTH 295 - Advanced Research Methods in Occupational Therapy
• OCTH 298 - Supervised Study in Occupational Therapy
• OCTH 505 - Occupational Therapy Doctorate Exploration I
• OCTH 515 - Occupational Therapy Doctorate Exploration II
• OCTH 516 - Evaluations in Occupational Therapy
• OCTH 524 - Occupational Therapy Practice in the Community
• OCTH 525 - OTD Exploration III
• OCTH 526 - Occupational Therapy with Children
• OCTH 533 - Professional Development - Leadership
• OCTH 534 - Community and Population Health
• OCTH 536 - Occupational Therapy with Youth
• OCTH 543 - Professional Development - Teaching, Learning, and Service
• OCTH 546 - Occupational Therapy for Young Adults
• OCTH 553 - Professional Development - Management
• OCTH 555 - Qualitative Research Methods in Occupational Therapy
• OCTH 556 - Occupational Therapy with Middle Aged Adults
• OCTH 565 - Quantitative Research Methods in Occupational Therapy
• OCTH 566 - Occupational Therapy for Older Adults
• OCTH 575 - Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis
• OCTH 576 - Seminar in Professional Practice
• OCTH 585 - Evidence-Based Practice
• OCTH 586 - Advanced Occupational Therapy Practice in Mental Health
• OCTH 591A - Capstone Experience 1
• OCTH 591B - Capstone Experience 2
• OCTH 595 - Doctoral Capstone Project