Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College · Courses
OS
5 courses with the subject OS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
OS 410Foundations of Occupational Science and Therapy4
Foundations of occupational science including the human drive to remain occupied, creation of identity through meaningful activity and enhancing health through occupation will be explored. Understanding engagement in daily occupations from the lens of occupational science dovetailed with practice will be the focus of the course. sociology or anthropology course.
6 credits in any psychology course and 3 credits in any
OS 420Occupational Constructs: Habits, Routines, Roles & Rituals3
Habits, routines, roles, and rituals are occupational constructs for occupational science and occupational therapy practice. These will be examined as catalysts or deterrents in daily living for people, communities, and society. Occupational constructs will be explored across time, place, and cultures. Exploration and practical application of how occupational constructs inform transformation of habits, routines, roles, and rituals as related to identity, health, and well-being across the lifespan will be addressed. sociology or anthropology
6 credits in any psychology course and 3 credits in either
OS 430Perspectives of Culture, Equity & Spirituality3
Exploration of ways individuals and groups create, manage, and shift identities through their choice of and participation in occupations within society. This course specifically considers identity through occupations by examining through the lens of equity, inclusion, and discourse, while considering the intersection of notions and constructs of cultural values and beliefs in constructing the self. or anthropology
6 credits of psychology courses and 3 credits of sociology
OS 440Human Behavior: Creativity and Flow3
This course delves into the complex nature of occupation and how it contributes to the experience of being human. Drawing on a wide range of material, from scientific research to literary analysis, students will study three major themes: factors that impact occupation, understanding the influence of creativity and flow on behavior and occupations, and the function of occupations on well-being. This course enables self-discovery as well as expanding knowledge about the power and importance of creativity on occupations. anthropology Undergraduate - The Pennsylvania State University 2026-2027 4665
6 credits of psychology and 3 credits of either sociology or
OS 450Applied Occupational Science Capstone5
The capstone Occupational Science course will offer the student time to enhance skills in advanced scholarship, leadership, advocacy, program and policy development, education, or theory development in occupational science and occupational therapy practice. Topic and design will be driven by student with guidance from capstone advisor. sociology or anthropology courses.
