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Janelle Takahama OS Minor ’19

What brought you to USC?
My uncle went to USC and growing up, I always heard all of the great memories and experiences that he had here so when I finally came to visit the campus, i instantly fell in love.

What made you decide to pursue the occupational science minor?
I am hoping to get my Masters in Occupational Therapy and the minor program offered a great opportunity to take Occupational Therapy courses and learn different areas OT can impact.

Tell us about your favorite memory at USC so far.
My favorite memory at USC so far has been meeting my best friend as a spring admit and rushing the same sorority as her.

If you could visit any time in history, where would you go and why?
I would go back in time and meet Jane Austen. There is something about that time period that seems so beautiful and so romantic. Jane Austen is also my favorite writer.

What are some small things that make your day better?
Some small things that can always make my day better are a cup of tea and a good movie.

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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.