‘Occupational Science’ as an undergraduate course: Its development, change, and the challenge for the future at Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences

Abstract

This paper reported the origin and changes of an undergraduate course 'Occupational Science' as we have developed at Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences. We explained the significance of the content of 'Occupational Sciences' in relation with other subject courses in the occupational therapy department. We also discussed the future challenges of Occupational Science education in our university.