Health Professions Subcommittee
REPORT
January 2009

I.	SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY	
A.	Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Revise 2 Courses								Eff. Term: Fall 2009
1.	OT-506	The Making of a Profession (4)
NEW: The Making of a Profession
Historical review of the development of occupational therapy in the contexts of social, economic, and political events; foundational understandings of occupation as a therapeutic force. Open only to OT majors.

CURRENT: History of Occupational Therapy Practice
Critical historical review of theories and practices in occupational therapy; impact of projection of future models for practice; strategies for implementing change; historical method.  Open only to OT majors.
>	Approved

2.	OT-550	Foundations of Occupational Science (4) 
NEW: Foundations of Occupational Science (4)
Exploration of the emergence of occupational science, critical evaluation of dimensions of occupation through engagement and reading, and impact on the practice of occupational therapy. Open only to: OT majors.

CURRENT: Occupational Behavior Model (2-4)
Treatment model applicable to all age and disability categories; holistic conceptualization including family and community systems, evaluation tools, and treatment approach; case method. Open only to OT majors.
>	Approved