Post-Professional Master’s
Course Sequence
The following provides an overview of the course sequence for the On-Campus Master of Arts degree program in Occupational Therapy for individuals who already have a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. You may follow the course plan for the comprehensive exam option or you may choose to pursue the master’s thesis option. For more information about these two tracks, please read the Curriculum and Requirements.
Comprehensive Exam Option Course Overview
Fall Semester
- OT 515 (4 units): Neuroscience of Behavior
- OT 518 (4 units): Quantitative Research for the Practicing Clinician
- OT 534 (2 units): Health Promotion and Wellness
- OT 538 (2 units): Current Issues In Practice: Adulthood and Aging
- OT 545 (2 units): Advanced Seminar in Occupational Science
- OT 5** (0-2 units): Elective courses
Spring Semester
- OT 525 (4 units): Qualitative Research for Evidence-Based Practice
- OT 540 (2 units): Leadership Capstone
- OT 5** (10-12 units): Elective courses
Thesis Option Course Overview
Fall Semester
- OT 515 (4 units): Neuroscience of Behavior
- OT 518 (4 units): Quantitative Research for the Practicing Clinician
- OT 534 (2 units): Health Promotion and Wellness
- OT 538 (2 units): Current Issues In Practice: Adulthood and Aging
- OT 545 (2 units): Advanced Seminar in Occupational Science
- OT 594a (2 units): Thesis
Spring Semester
- OT 525 (4 units): Qualitative Research for Evidence-Based Practice
- OT 540 (2 units): Leadership Capstone
- OT 5** (4 units): Elective course
- OT 594b (2 units): Thesis
Fall Semester 2 (if necessary)
- OT 594z (2 units): Thesis
Student Voices
USC Chan Post-Professional MA students share their favorite core courses and elective courses. This video was created, filmed, and edited by USC Chan students.
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