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2026-27 ATSU University Catalog 
    
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2026-27 ATSU University Catalog

OCTH 5210 - Foundations I: History & Philosophy of Occupational Therapy

2 credit hours

This course explores the foundations of occupational therapy and the philosophical, social, political, and economic influences that have shaped the profession. Students will consider how diverse perspectives, the growth of modern medicine, and rehabilitation paradigms have contributed to its development.