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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 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.