About the program
The thesis track
The research track aims to develop research skills and expertise in occupational therapy interventions in different areas, by providing knowledge and skills in asking research questions, as well as planning and to conducting research. This track prepares its graduates to conduct research in clinical settings. Moreover, it is a basic requirement for Doctoral studies that may lead to an academic career. The research track is open to candidates with a bachelor's degree in the health or education fields (additional completions courses may be required). However, for these candidates, the Master's degree in occupational therapy does not allow them to work as occupational therapists. This track is an intensive 2-year program in the areas of occupational therapy and occupational science. Students in this track complete 40 credits, of which 29-30 credits are courses and the rest are the Master thesis. In the final stage students in this track are required to pass an oral final examination.
The non-thesis track
The non-research (practical) track aims to train occupational therapists for professional leadership as well as management and supervisory roles. Additionally, it aims to development evidence-based clinical reasoning and intervention. Many graduated of this track are currently holding management positions. This tack is open only to candidates who have a B.O.T degree in occupational therapy. This track is an intensive two-year program in the areas of occupational therapy and occupational science. Additionally, students are invited to develop a clinical project. Students in this program complete 37 credits.
Specialization in Neuro-developmental disorders – new
The purpose of the neuro-developmental track is to provide graduates with theoretical, research and clinical knowledge to understand the biological basis and psychosocial context of the common neurodevelopmental disorders, the central and secondary symptoms as well as their consequences on the functioning and participation in various areas of life for the person and his family. Also, the specialization is designed to impart knowledge on central theories and principles that underlie the intervention among a population with neuro-developmental disorders, knowledge of issues in research methods among a population with neurodevelopmental disorders, and an understanding of ways of applying research knowledge in working with this population. It is important to note that this program does not include clinical training hours, but will expand the clinical evidence-based practice of its graduates through case-based learning and will enhance the knowledge about evaluation and intervention tools.
Specialization Program Goals
The purpose of the neuro-developmental track is to provide graduates with theoretical, research and clinical knowledge to understand the biological basis and psychosocial context of the common neurodevelopmental disorders, the central and secondary symptoms as well as their consequences on the functioning and participation in various areas of life for the person and his family. Also, the specialization is designed to impart knowledge on central theories and principles that underlie the intervention among a population with neuro-developmental disorders, knowledge of issues in research methods among a population with neurodevelopmental disorders, and an understanding of ways of applying research knowledge in working with this population. It is important to note that this program does not include clinical training hours, but will expand the clinical evidence-based practice of its graduates through case-based learning and will enhance the knowledge about evaluation and intervention tools.
Eligibility
The specialization is intended for occupational therapists with a Bachelor’s degree, who are interested in pursuing a Master’s degree with a focus of NDD, in either a Research track or a Non-research track.
Specialization program structure and duration
The specialization program in NDD is part of the existing Master’s degree program in occupational therapy, Faculty of Medicine, the Hebrew University. Students in this program will be obligated to meet the requirements of the Master’s degree (according to their track). Additionally, they will be required to take two mandatory courses (6 credits) as well as 8 additional credits of designated courses of the specialization (see list below). The study duration of the Master's program is two years (usually one day a week).
The students in this specialization are required to take 14 credits, as follows:
In both tracks
6 mandatory credits in addition to the general mandatory courses
In the research track
8 credits of the students' choice within the designated courses + a research thesis
In the non-research track
6 credits of the students' choice within the designated courses + 2 general courses
In addition:
6 credits - Practical project: Accessibility of theory and research for clinical application (99843)
Or
6 credits Social and technological entrepreneurship to promote function and health (99884)
Promoting functioning and health for older adults
The overarching goal of this specialization is to train excellent occupational therapists for research, clinical practice and promotion of functioning and health for older adults. The vision is that graduates will be change agents and activists with a significant impact on functioning and health of older adults. The specialization will facilitate their role as leaders in health and social services, in supervising and training health professionals, family and formal caregivers, as well as in health, social and technological innovation projects for promoting functioning and health in older adults.
Specialization Program Goals
The overarching goal of this specialization is to train excellent occupational therapists for research, clinical practice and promotion of functioning and health for older adults. The vision is that graduates will be change agents and activists with a significant impact on functioning and health of older adults. The specialization will facilitate their role as leaders in health and social services, in supervising and training health professionals, family and formal caregivers, as well as in health, social and technological innovation projects for promoting functioning and health in older adults.
Candidates
The program is offered to occupational therapists with a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy who are interested in the Research track (with an average 89 and above in the BOT) or Non-research track (with an average 85 and above in the BOT), who are interested and committed to the agenda of the program and can invest at least two days a week.
Students in the
Research track will receive a scholarship to support their studies, and will be exempt from tuition.
Specialization program structure and duration
The specialty program is part of the existing Master’s program in occupational therapy. The students in the specialty track will be required to meet the general prerequisites for the master’s program (according to their track), as well as unique courses for the specialization (16 credits in sum). Students are required to attend their studies on campus 2 days a week for the duration of 2 years.
Core courses of the specialization
| Course |
Course name |
Lecturer |
Credits |
| 99881 |
Bio-psycho-social aspects of functioning and health in older adults |
Prof Adina Maeir |
4 |
| 99882 |
Occupation and health in older adults: Case based learning |
Dr. Aviva Beit-Yossef |
4 |
| 99883 |
Geriatric case management |
Dr. Yifaa Arbel |
2 |
| 99884 |
Social and technological entrepreneurship and innovation to promote functioning and health in older adults |
Prof. Mor Nahum |
6 |
| 99887 |
Methodological issues in the study of participation and health in aging |
Prof Adina Maeir |
2 |
In addition
Students in the
Research track are required to write a research thesis related to the older population.
Students in the
Non-research track are required to take 10 additional elective credits to fulfill the 40-credits requirement for completing the Masters in Occupational Therapy.
Disability, rehabilitation, and mental health
The overarching purpose of this specializing is to provide theoretical and practical knowledge concerning social, medical, and functional perspectives of disability, and their application in intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation with individuals with disabilities and their families. The mandatory courses of the specialization program enhance the development of a broad multi-professional view for the purpose of assessing the needs of people with disabilities with an emphasis on mental health and developing interventions.
Specialization Program Goals
The overarching concept of specializing in disabilities is a theoretical and practical connection between social, medical, and functional aspects and their application in intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation with people with disabilities and their families. The mandatory courses of the specialization program allow to develop a broad multi-professional view for the purpose of assessing the needs of people with disabilities with an emphasis on mental health and developing interventions.
Eligibility
The program is offered to occupational therapists with a Bachelor’s degree, who are interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in either a research track (with a final Bachelor’s degree grade of 89 or higher) or non-research track (with a final grade of 85 or higher).
Program structure and duration
The specializing in Disabilities, Rehabilitation and Mental Health is part of the master’s degree program in Occupational Therapy. The students in the program are required to meet the requirements of the master’s degree (according to their track) and are also required to study the compulsory and elective courses of the Specialization program. The study duration of the master’s program is 2 years (usually one day a week).
The students in this specialization are required to take 14 credits, as follows
In both tracks - 6 mandatory credits in addition to the general mandatory courses (as detailed in the table below)
In the research track - 8 credits of the students' choice within the designated courses + a research thesis
In the non-research track -
6 credits of the students' choice within the designated courses + 2 general courses
6 credits - Practical project: Accessibility of theory and research for clinical application (99843)
Or
6 credits Social and technological entrepreneurship to promote function and health
Mandatory courses for specialization - a total of 6 credits
| Course |
Course name |
Lecturer |
Credits |
|
|
Social Work mandatory courses (One of these two courses) |
|
|
| 03412 |
Stigma in the disabilities field |
Prof. Shirli Werner |
2 |
| 03984 |
People with disabilities in Israeli society: a socio-critical perspective |
Prof. Roni Holler |
2 |
|
|
Occupational Therapy mandatory courses |
|
|
| 99877 |
Practices to promote participation in mental health: problem-based learning |
Dr. Elena Lipskaya-Velikovsky |
2 |
| 99878 |
Approaches and theories in the field of Mental Health |
Dr. Elena Lipskaya-Velikovsky |
2 |
Possible elective courses
| Course |
Course name |
Lecturer |
Credits |
|
|
Courses from the social work program |
|
|
| 03004 |
Sexuality and disability: Personal and social perspectives |
Yahel Mandelkern |
2 |
| 03012 |
Rehabilitation and recovery in mental health: theory and practice |
Dr. Yael Mazor |
2 |
| 03235 |
Disability Art and community theatre |
Dr. Yael Mazor |
2 |
| 03477 |
Processes that promote social integration and recovery in mental health and other fields of social work |
Prof. Ron Shor |
4 |
|
|
Courses from the occupational therapy program |
|
|
| 99825 |
Introduction to Lifelong Learning Disorders (LD) and Motor (DCD) |
Dr. Miri Tal-Saban |
2 |
| 99837 |
Self-awareness in health conditions and implications for rehabilitation |
Prof. Adina Maeir |
2 |
| 99856 |
Introduction to Neurodevelopmental Disabilities |
Dr. Miri Tal-Saban |
2 |
| 99859 |
Autism |
Dr. Tal Mazor-Krasenty |
2 |
| 99862 |
Sensory Processing Disorder: Theory, assessment, and evaluation in occupational therapy |
Dr. Aviva Yochman, Hulia Saltzman |
2 |
| 99867 |
Health promotion in occupational therapy |
Prof. Adina Maeir,
Dr. Danit Langer |
2 |
| 99872 |
Occupational Therapy Cognitive - Functional Intervention for children with ADHD |
Dr. Ruth Traub Bar-Ilan |
4 |
| 99873 |
Telerehabilitation: theoretical basis and clinical reasoning |
Prof. Yafit Gilboa |
2 |
Course catalog
Terms of admission
Terms of admission to the School of Occupational Therapy's graduate program in the
thesis track:
- Bachelor degree from the Hebrew University or another recognized university in occupational therapy or a related discipline.
- Final average grade of at least 89 in your bachelor degree.
- Interview
Terms of admission to the School of Occupational Therapy's postgraduate program in the
non-thesis track:
- Bachelor degree in occupational therapy from the Hebrew University or another university
- Final average grade of at least 85 in your bachelor degree
- Interview
Scholarship information
Registration
After registration on the Hebrew University's website, there is an additional registration procedure on the
website of the School of Occupational Therapy. Please write to
ornav@savion.huji.ac.il to confirm that your registration information has been received.
Faculty and administration
Prof. Yafit Gilboa, Head of the School of Occupational Therapy
Prof. Naomi Weintraub, Chair of the Graduate Program
Dr, Nirit Levanon-Erez, Chair of the Undergraduate Program
Ms. Keren Ivgi, Administrative Director
Ms. Orna Nechemia, Secretary of Studies
Ms. Revital Weinbard, Office of Teaching Affairs
Ms. Odelia Eliyahu, Clinical Academic Programs Coordinator
Contact
Ms. Keren Ivgi
tel.: 02-5881008
Ms. Orna Nechemia
tel.: 02-5880294
Ms. Revital Weinbard
tel.: 02-5880286
