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Kathleen Davidson MA ’20

What brought you to occupational therapy?
Having watched my son benefit from early intervention OT for feeding and motor delays, as well as meeting clinicians who love what they do, has inspired me to pursue the profession. I also love the blend of science and creativity that infuses the work.

What area of practice are you interested in?
I am really interested in pediatrics and motor control. I was a professional ballet and modern dancer, choreographer and teacher in my first life. As a kinesthetic learner, I find it hard to sit still, and enjoy moving around a room.

Tell us about your favorite memory from the program so far.
My cohort classmates and I are foodies! We implemented a monthly potluck pretty early on, and take it very seriously.

What is your favorite quote?
Leadership is not a position or a title, it is action and example. — Donald McGannon

You have your own late-night talk show, who do you invite as your first guest?
Trevor Noah. Humor is a precious commodity during these disruptive, unpredictable times.

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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.