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Sara Stephenson Capstone Coordinator and Assistant Clinical Professor

Email:
Sara.Stephenson​@nau.edu
Call:
602-827-2726
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Capstone experience & project

One of the last steps in obtaining your NAU Occupational Therapy degree

During the final semester of the program, students complete a 14-week Capstone experience & project. The Capstone is an integral part of the program’s curriculum design which includes an in-depth learning experience that is designed to develop students into practice-scholars. Students begin the Capstone following successful completion of all coursework and both Level II Fieldwork rotations.

Students choose the focus of their Capstone

This student-driven capstone can be completed in a variety of settings and typically contains multiple focus areas such as:

  • Clinical practice skills
  • Research skills
  • Leadership
  • Program and policy development
  • Education
  • Advocacy
  • Theory development
  • Administration

Working with a mentor

One year prior to starting the Capstone, students contact potential mentors during the capstone planning course. A mentor is an individual who possesses the expertise in the student’s chosen focus area and does not have to be an occupational therapy practitioner. Mentoring a capstone student is a collaborative process where the mentor supports the student in achieving mutually agreed upon learning objectives and shared project goals. Capstone objectives and goals are unique to each student/mentor collaboration and are created during the planning process.

Occupational Therapy
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Room 6th floor Building
Health Sciences Education Building
435 N 5th Street Phoenix AZ
Phoenix, AZ 85004
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otadmissions@nau.edu
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602-827-2834
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602-827-2425
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