USC Chan pioneered the field — and continues to lead in understanding how everyday activities shape health, identity, and belonging.
With the most research labs, clinics, and partnerships, USC Chan offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, lead, and make an impact.
Lifestyle Redesign® and Sensory Integration were developed here at USC Chan. Innovation isn't just part of our legacy - it's our standard
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Occupational science and occupational therapy are diverse and rewarding fields. Learn more about what we do, and why we do it.
Discover the power of occupation and its relationship to health, habits, identity and quality of life, whether as a USC undergrad in our Minor courses or as you generate original research to earn your PhD degree and start a career in academia.
Our immersion model enables you to deeply explore occupational therapy practice through SIX different fieldwork rotations, while specializing with elective offerings and graduate certificates. Spend your final year of the program in LA or fully remote.
We prepare you to be a global leader equipped with the transformative knowledge, advocacy insights, and practical skills to shape the future of healthcare and higher education. Seamlessly transition from master’s to doctorate.
In our signature programs, we share evidence-based frameworks and train you in theory, assessment, and intervention. Establish a specialization and elevate your career with our unique offerings.
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Every Friday, I have the pleasure of volunteering with USC Chan alumnus and school-based occupational therapist Serena Au, servicing students (ages 4-16) with moderate to severe disabilities at a…
In this video, Associate Professor and Admissions Team Member, Dr. Catherine Shin, outlines the scholarships available for applicants of our USC Chan Entry-Level OTD Program: Division Tuition Scholarships, Vision Scholarships, and Research Student Worker positions. We recommend applying for as many…