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Talin Yacoubian MA ’16

What brought you to occupational therapy?
I was always interested in the medical profession and I knew that I wanted a job that would make a difference in people’s lives. I was mostly attracted to occupational therapy because of the holistic approach that is taken when working with clients.

What area of practice are you interested in?
I am interested in pediatrics and physical disabilities.

What are some of the occupations you engage in?
I enjoy traveling, baking, and running.

If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
An intuitive aptitude! This would allow me to learn and understand complex systems without special education or training.

What are two truths and a lie about yourself?
I have a black belt. I have donated my hair twice. I have a cat.

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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 master’s degree program (cost of attendance) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education® (ACOTE®) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The USC entry-level doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD) degree program (cost of attendance) is accredited 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 apply for the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®), nbcot.org. All states require licensure to practice; a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT® OTR certification examination or attain state licensure. Program results from the NBCOT® can be found online at www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance.