Education at USC Chan
Information Sessions
All information sessions are being offered in a virtual format for the foreseeable future — we hope to see you online soon!
Our information sessions are designed for prospective students interested in our programs. Please see the appropriate sections below for information about currently-scheduled information sessions.
Occupational Science Programs
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Occupational Science
Virtual Information Sessions
At our PhD in Occupational Science Virtual Information Sessions, you will have the opportunity to hear from Program Director Dr. Shawn Roll, a member of our Admissions Team, and one of our current PhD students. The sessions will be held online in a live chat format so you will be able to ask questions and interact directly with these USC administrative and educational leaders.
Our virtual information sessions use Zoom, a platform which is supported by almost any recent desktop or laptop computer, phone or tablet, and doesn’t require any download/installation of software.
We will host one virtual information session in the Fall and one in the Spring. Virtual information sessions are currently scheduled for:
- Spring 2023 date and time TBD
Please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to reserve your space for one of these sessions or to be added to the notification list for future virtual information sessions.
Undergraduate Minor in Occupational Science
No information sessions are currently scheduled for this program.
Thank you very much for your interest in our Occupational Science Minor Program. For more information, contact the USC Chan Admissions Team, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). They would be delighted to answer any questions you may have, and schedule an advising appointment to further explore your interest in our program.
Entry-Level Programs to Become an OT
Entry-Level Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Virtual Information Sessions
The Entry-Level OTD degree program has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education® (ACOTE®) and its first cohort of students will begin the program in the Fall 2022 semester). The program must have a pre-accreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to take the national certification examination for the registered occupational therapist, which is administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®). Updates will be provided on our website throughout the accreditation process as they become available.
At our Entry-Level OTD program Virtual Information Sessions, you will have the opportunity to hear from a member of our Admissions Team. The sessions are held online in a live chat format so you will be able to ask questions and interact directly with these USC administrative and educational leaders.
Our virtual information sessions use Zoom, a platform which is supported by almost any recent desktop or laptop computer, phone or tablet, and doesn’t require any download/installation of software.
Virtual information sessions are currently scheduled for:
- Saturday, January 14, 2023, 10:00 – 11:30am (Pacific Time)
- Thursday, February 16, 2023, 5:00 – 6:30pm (Pacific Time)
- Saturday, March 18, 2023, 10:00 – 11:30am (Pacific Time)
- Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 5:00 – 6:30pm (Pacific Time)
- Saturday, May 13, 2023, 10:00 – 11:30am (Pacific Time)
Please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to reserve your space for one of these sessions or to be added to the notification list for future virtual information sessions.
Bachelor’s to Doctorate (BS to OTD) in Occupational Therapy
Virtual Information Sessions
At our Bachelor’s to Doctorate program Virtual Information Sessions, prospective undergraduate students will have the opportunity to hear from one of our student ambassadors about our undergraduate occupational therapy program. The sessions will be held online in a live chat format so you will be able to ask questions and interact directly with the student ambassador.
Please note that this information session will only pertain to the Bachelor’s to Doctorate program in occupational therapy. For more information about the general USC application process and undergraduate experience, you can visit our USC Admission Center or call (213) 740-6605 to learn more about USC tours and information sessions.
Our virtual information sessions use Zoom, a platform which is supported by almost any recent desktop or laptop computer, phone, or tablet, and doesn’t require any download/installation of software.
Virtual information sessions are currently scheduled for:
- Monday, February 13, 2023, 5:00 – 6:00pm (Pacific Time)
- Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 5:00 – 6:00pm (Pacific Time)
Please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to reserve your space for one of these sessions or to be added to the notification list for future virtual information sessions.
Post-Professional Programs for OT Graduates/Practitioners
Post-Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
No information sessions are currently scheduled for this program.
Thank you very much for your interest in our Post-Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. If you have questions about this program, please contact the USC Chan Admissions Team, who would be delighted to answer any questions you may have, schedule a visit, or arrange contacts with faculty members or students to further explore your interest in the program.
Post-Professional Master’s (MA) of Occupational Therapy
Virtual Information Sessions
At our Post-Professional Master’s of Occupational Therapy program Virtual Information Sessions, you will have the opportunity to hear from Program Director Dr. Emily Ochi, a member of our Admissions Team, and one of our student ambassadors. The sessions will be held online in a live chat format so you will be able to ask questions and interact directly with these USC administrative and educational leaders.
While some sessions will include country-specific Q&As with current students in the program, we welcome all students who are interested in applying to attend and will provide general information about the program and the admissions process.
Our virtual information sessions use Zoom, a platform which is supported by almost any recent desktop or laptop computer, phone or tablet, and doesn’t require any download/installation of software.
Virtual information sessions are currently scheduled for:
- Friday, January 20, 2023
7:30 – 8:30pm Pacific Time
(11:30am – 12:30pm [January 21] Philippines Time)
Please note that this information session is aimed especially at prospective students from the Philippines, and will include current student panelists from the Philippines. - Friday, January 21, 2023
10:00 – 11:00am Pacific Time
General session: Not country-specific - Friday, January 27, 2023
6:00 – 7:00pm Pacific Time
(10:00 – 11:00am [January 28] Taiwan Time)
Please note that this information session is aimed especially at prospective students from Taiwan, and will include current student panelists from Taiwan. - Saturday, January 28, 2023
10:00 – 11:00am Pacific / Los Angeles Time
(Local time will vary by country)
Please note that this information session is aimed especially at prospective students from South America, and will include current student panelists from South America.
Please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to reserve your space for one of these sessions or to be added to the notification list for future virtual information sessions.
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