Course Descriptions
OCCU 2000 Occupation and Daily Life
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This introductory course for students in any field of study is designed to explore the meaning of occupation in everyday life. Typically, the term “occupation” refers to categories of paid work. This course will explore a broader understanding of occupation as a framework for daily living; namely what we need to do, want to do, or have to do daily, and over time. Students will be exposed to a broad range of literature on occupation, including personal and environmental factors that influence, and are influenced by, occupation. Students will gain a deeper understanding of occupation as the foundation of everyday life through a range of perspectives and experiential activities.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: Lecture or online depending on term. Please see the academic timetable for more information.
OCCU 3500 Human Occupations Across the Lifespan
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Designed for students from any discipline, this course builds on basic concepts in occupational science. We explore how human development from infancy through late adulthood shapes participation, performance and meaning in occupations. Far beyond employment, 'occupation' means those purposeful activities that occupy time, energy, and attention.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
OCCU 4420 Fieldwork III
CREDIT HOURS: 0
This eight week fieldwork placement introduces students to occupational therapy practice outside the Atlantic region. There are a limited number of opportunities for International options outside Canada and expanded fieldwork with an off-site occupational therapist preceptor within Atlantic Canada. Students develop competence and increased independence in integrating theoretical knowledge and skills through the full process of Occupational Therapy practice. Under supervision, students assume responsibility for a case load of approximately 40-60% of that of an entry level therapist. All expenses are the responsibility of the student including a placement fee, travel, accommodations, etc.
PREREQUISITES: Instructor permission
OCCU 4422 Fieldwork Level III (Continued)
CREDIT HOURS: 0
During this six week fieldwork experience students focus on refining professional competencies and seeking new challenges with minimum guidance from a preceptor. Students are expected to develop the capacity to carry 75% or more of the responsibilities of an entry-level occupational therapist by the completion of this fieldwork education placement.
PREREQUISITES: Instructor permission
OCCU 4500 To Do or Not to Do: Social Sanctioning of Occupations
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will cover the key concepts and debates in occupational science, with focus on the social structures which lead to the binary labelling of occupations as "sanctioned" and "non-sanctioned." Students will gain in-depth understanding of the way society shapes the values and statuses associated with occupations, where available through a comparative, cross-cultural perspective. This will be achieved through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary study of literature relevant to occupations.
FORMAT: Lecture