Shannon Westerberg MA ’19

What brought you to occupational therapy?
I spent a lot of time volunteering for the Special Olympics program during high school. I absolutely fell in love with the program and knew that Occupational Therapy was the right path for me. I will always cherish my time spent there and the relationships I built with the athletes!

What area of practice are you interested in?
I haven’t yet narrowed down one specific area of practice that I would like to work in. The exciting thing about OT is that profession is extremely broad and there are so many options and opportunities! I am excited to see what the program has to offer and take it from there!

What are some of the occupations you engage in?
I love snowboarding, listening to music, watching football, dancing, playing soccer, traveling, hiking, and, of course, eating!

If we opened your fridge, what would we see?
Avocados, blueberries, cookie dough, barbecue sauce, eggs, and hopefully some leftover pizza.

What are two truths and a lie about yourself?
I have broken my arm, nose, and leg. I am allergic to oranges. I love sharks.

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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.