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Corinne Archer MA ’21

What brought you to occupational therapy?
I was drawn to occupational therapy by its holistic and individualized approach to health and well-being.

Describe your background before coming to occupational therapy.
Occupational therapy has been my goal since learning about the field in high school. I received my bachelor’s degree in psychobiology from Santa Clara University in 2018. During my year between undergrad and grad school, I had the incredible opportunity to work with a non-profit that helps adults with various disabilities return to the job field. This experience served to solidify my interest and excitement for occupational therapy.

What are some of the occupations you engage in?
I love to read, hike, play ultimate frisbee, play soccer, and spend time socializing with my family and friends.

If your childhood had a smell, what would it be?
Sunscreen.

What are some small things that make your day better?
Tea, sunsets, and good conversation.

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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.