Occupational Science (OCS)
OCS 1000 - Humans as Occupational Beings
2 Credits
Humans as Occupational Beings is a course specifically designed for the freshman student with a declared major in Occupational Therapy, as well as, the student interested in learning more about the profession. Exploring the complex construct of occupation facilitates insight into the innate need for occupational engagement (meaningful activity), the effect of occupational deprivation, and the application of occupational balance and justice to individuals, communities, and populations.
Attributes: UUC:Ignite Seminar
OCS 1010 - Doing, Being, Becoming, and Belonging: Exploration of Self Through Occupation
2 Credits
This course will guide students interested in occupational therapy as a profession through reflection on the occupations of their past, present, and future through the lens of doing, being, becoming, and belonging. Students will explore occupations of their past, and how they have formed the foundation of who they are as students at Saint Louis University. Students will consider their current occupations related to academics, college life, work, and leisure, and how these reflect their values, support well-being, and promote growth. Finally, students will explore the field of occupational science and the profession of occupational therapy. They will reflectively discern if occupational therapy is the career path they wish to pursue. This course fulfills the requirement for Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation.
Prerequisite(s): (CORE 1500*, SLU English Placement with a minimum score of 1500, SLU Math Placement with a minimum score of 0000, or LP Spanish Placement with a minimum score of 1)
* Concurrent enrollment allowed.
Attributes: UUC:Self in Contemplation
OCS 3120 - The Study of Occupation
3 Credits
This course focuses on the evolution and perspectives of occupation and occupational science.
OCS 3220 - Contexts of Occupation
3 Credits
This course is an overview of the contexts and environments and their influence on occupational engagement.
OCS 3320 - Development of Humans as Occupational Beings
3 Credits
This course explores the development of humans as occupational beings across the lifespan from an occupational science perspective to understand the ways in which life stages and transitions influence occupations.
OCS 3520 - Occupation and Health
3 Credits
This course explores the reciprocal relationship between occupation and health from its historical origins through theoretical conceptualization and reviews the literature supporting the health benefits of occupational engagement.
OCS 3720 - Occupational Justice
3 Credits
This course introduces the theoretical and philosophical concepts of occupational justice and explores the right of humans as occupational beings to engage in a variety of meaningful, balanced, and inclusive occupations.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity, Urban Poverty - Health Care, Urban Poverty - Immigration
OCS 3820 - Practical Applications in Occupational Science
3 Credits
This course explores career pathways and opportunities for occupational scientists through professional roles, skills, and practical data applications.
OCS 4620 - Clinical Conditions and Phenomenology
3 Credits
This course addresses various physical and clinical conditions and their impact on the lived experience.
OCS 4980 - Independent Study
1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
Independent project within the Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Department. Course objectives will be identified through student and faculty consultation. (Offered Fall, Spring and Summer)
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Occupational Science Therapy department.