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OCTH 540 Research Methods I


This course introduces students to research methods used in occupational therapy. Students develop beginning skills in formulation of research questions, proposal development, approaches to design and implementation, and dissemination of results. Students choose research advisers and begin to participate in research with their adviser.

Credit 3 hrs
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (in-person)

Prerequisites -  OCTH 412 with a B- or higher  or OCTH 512 with a B- or higher   
Restriction by Major - MOT COT 
Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing

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Course History -
Change to prerequisites 2/2022, effective Fall 2022; Change to prerequisites 4/2019, effective Fall 2019; Change to prerequisites 4/2018, effective Fall 2018; Course Rotation added 9/2014


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