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Arianna Lopez MA ’23

What brought you to USC?
USC was my dream school ever since I decided I wanted to be an OT. USC has one of the top ranked OT programs in the country, it is close to home, and the school spirit can be felt from a mile away!

What brought you to Occupational Therapy?
My mom is an OT and I grew up watching her do therapy on my grandpa, who had dementia and a stroke. My mom would also sometimes let me practice therapy on my grandpa, and those hands on experiences really sparked my passion for OT.

Describe your favorite occupational therapy course.
I took a brand new course run by the OT department called “OT 299”, AKA “Thrive”. In this class we get Ted-talk style speeches about well-being and how to live a prosperous first year in college. We also have small discussion groups where we reflect on the speeches and give advice to everyone in our groups. I love how I feel so safe and welcome in Thrive class!

If your childhood had a smell, what would it be?
Fresh tamales during the holidays!

What song can you sing entirely by heart?
“Something There” — Beauty and the Beast.

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ACOTE accreditation | NBCOT certification

The USC entry-level master’s degree program (cost of attendance) is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education® (ACOTE). The USC entry-level OTD degree program (cost of attendance) has been granted Candidacy Status by ACOTE. View our program’s ACOTE standards public data. ACOTE c/o Accreditation Department, American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.®, 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929, (301) 652-6611 x2914, acoteonline.org

Professional program graduates are eligible to apply for certification by 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.