Introduction to Doctoral Studies

Catalog description

This course will inspire the student’s growth in doctoral level thinking and professional exploration. Providing an overview of the culminating capstone project, students will proactively identify areas of interest for their doctoral capstone project and Doctoral Capstone Experience. Students will conduct a review of the literature to identify gaps which will provide rationale for a preliminary capstone project idea. In addition, students will develop an understanding of andragogy, adult learning theories, and principles of instructional design utilized in occupational therapy education.