Baker College

What you'll study

The curriculum focuses on clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, professional responsibilities, leadership and management, and research literacy. Students complete major requirements totaling 74 credit hours and two three-month clinical experiences. Sample courses and topics include:

• Mental Health Practice in Occupational Therapy (OCC 6011) — mental health assessment and treatment strategies, therapeutic use of self, occupation and group processes (45 lecture hours).
• Pediatric Practice in Occupational Therapy (OCC 6210) — child development from birth through 18, assessment and intervention planning for pediatric populations (45 lecture hours; must be completed with C or better).
• Dysfunction of Occupational Performance (OCC 5550) — physical and mental health conditions across adulthood, implications for independent functioning (30 lecture hours).
• Functional Neuroanatomy (OCC 5450) — anatomy and CNS function related to activities of daily living and occupational performance (30 lecture hours).
• Functional Kinesiology (OCC 5150) — advanced anatomy, movement biomechanics, lab practice on human movement within occupational performance (30 lecture hours and 30 lab hours).
• Upper Extremity Rehabilitation (OCC 6450) — upper extremity anatomy, hand therapy assessment and treatment, modalities, wound care and introductory splint fabrication (45 lecture hours; must be completed with C or better).

Entry requirements

The source page identifies this as a graduate-level occupational therapy program. Specific admission prerequisites are not listed on the provided text; applicants should consult Baker College admissions for required undergraduate preparation, transcripts, and any supplemental materials.

Career prospects

Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination administered by NBCOT; successful candidates become Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). State licensure is typically required to practice and is generally based on NBCOT results. The program notes that a felony conviction may affect eligibility for the national exam or state licensure.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page provides an estimated total cost for completion of $48,170 (including books and fees) and notes that transfer credit can reduce the total. Experiential or work experience cannot be applied as course credit. Prospective students should investigate Baker College financial aid, scholarships, and transfer-credit options for individualized planning.