Bachelor’s to Doctorate (BS to OTD)
in Occupational Therapy
External Transfer Students

Prepare for a rewarding career as an occupational therapist through USC’s integrated bachelor’s-to-doctorate pathway.

Now accepting sophomore and junior external transfer applicants from other academic institutions.

For current USC students looking to change majors, please contact Dr. Amanda Speights using usc.edu/advise.

We Help You Plan Before You Apply

Every transfer student arrives with a unique academic background. USC Chan provides transfer planning resources to help you understand the program and how your coursework applies toward the BS–OTD curriculum.

Available Resources

• ✓ Course Sequence (initial)**
• ✓ Transfer Planning Guides by Institution
• ✓ Information Sessions
• ✓ Advising Appointments for external students

** Note: The course sequence for each transfer student will be designed with their academic advisor.

Transfer Admission Recommendations

Admission recommendations vary based on your current standing and the number of transferable units.

Sophomore Transfer 30–59 transferable units. Recommended coursework: General education coursework Lower Division Writing requirement equivalent Foreign language coursework Human Anatomy with Lab

Junior Transfer 60+ transferable units. Recommended coursework: General education coursework Lower Division Writing requirement equivalent Foreign language coursework Introductory psychology Human Anatomy with Lab Lifespan Development Sociology or Anthropology Medical Terminology

Transfer Student Success Pathway

Step 1

Meet with the Admissions Coordinator

Step 2

Review Your Transfer Planning Guide

Step 3

Complete Recommended Prerequisites

Step 4

Apply to USC

Step 5

Begin Your USC Chan Journey

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Ready to Transfer?

• Request Information
• Schedule an Advising Appointment
• View Transfer Planning Guides
• Apply to USC

Frequently Asked Questions

 

USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

1540 Alcazar Street, CHP 133, Los Angeles, CA 90089-9003

ACOTE accreditation | NBCOT certification

The USC entry-level doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD) degree program (cost of attendance) is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education® (ACOTE®) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The USC entry-level master’s degree program (cost of attendance) is in Accreditation–Inactive status by ACOTE®. View our program’s ACOTE® standards public data. ACOTE® c/o the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.®, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 652-AOTA, www.acoteonline.org.

Professional program graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®), nbcot.org. Program results from the NBCOT can be found online at www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance.