Introduction to Capstone

Catalog description

This is the first in a three-course sequence (OTD 790, OTD 791 , and OTD 796 ), preparing students for the doctoral capstone, which provides students with in-depth learning experience focusing on clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program development and evaluation, policy development, advocacy, or education. Students in this course familiarize themselves with the structure, components, and framework(s) available for developing their capstone topic. Through written and graphic models, including theoretical frameworks used to address the problems in OT practice and the contexts surrounding OT practice, students will practice synthesizing literature, expose themselves to prior capstone projects, and explore their interest areas for topics and faculty mentors.