Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Rehabilitation Sciences
College of Education, Nursing and Health Professionsjbowling@hartford.edu 860.768.4865 D 429A
Education
PhD in Occupational Therapy, In Progress, Nova Southeastern University
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT), Shawnee State University
BA in Psychology, Shawnee State University
Professor Bowling’s clinical expertise is in pediatrics, most specifically the school-based practice setting, but he has also worked in adult/geriatric practice in skilled nursing facilities and home health practice. His research interests include promoting occupation-based practice in school-based service delivery, supporting students and educators in the use of evidence-based practice, and developing communities of practice for occupational therapy practitioners in schools. He currently teaches Theory and Foundations of OT, Research Methods, Scientific Inquiry I, II, and III, OT Practice with Children & Adolescents, and OT Service Delivery for Mental Health & Wellness. Professor Bowling is a member of the Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association, the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, the American Occupational Therapy Association, and the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity.