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Dakotah Rodriguez OS Minor ’20

Major
Health and Human Sciences.

What brought you to USC?
As a Southern California native who grew up going to USC football games, I had always dreamed of one day becoming a Trojan. I fell in love with the school spirit and sense of family that was established within the campus culture. As a USC student, I knew that I would be supported in my academic pursuits and encouraged to further explore my passions.

What made you decide to pursue the occupational science minor?
I quickly added the OS minor after taking OT 250 Introduction to Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. I loved learning about the holistic approach that OT embodied and the diversity in its practice. The courses in the minor offer so many opportunities to explore a wide range of topics, from Autism Spectrum Disorder to human-animal interactions, with professors who are truly passionate about what they teach.

Tell us about your favorite memory at USC so far.
A standout moment in my college career thus far was dancing as a member of Trojan Dance Force at the USC vs UCLA basketball game. I felt so grateful for the opportunity to use my love for dance in a way that supported and represented the university. I’ll never forget the school spirit that filled up Galen Center and cheering the Trojans on to a victory.

What song can you sing entirely by heart?
Rock Your Body — a Justin Timberlake classic.

What are some small things that make your day better?
A hot cup of coffee in the morning and a good Spotify playlist!

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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 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.