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Liz Broske MA ’21

What brought you to occupational therapy?
A mix of different things but most importantly the holistic view of therapy and how OTs can bring so much joy to clients by asking about what they enjoy!

What are some of the occupations you engage in?
I love hiking, camping, and being outdoors. I have so much to explore on the west coast and am always looking for suggestions! I’ve worked with Conservation Corps and love being able to help provide other people with the joys of the outdoors.

Tell us about your favorite memory from the program so far.
My favorite memory this far was from my mental health fieldwork and being able to see and hear about real differences we’ve made to clients. Saying goodbye is hard but can also show us how we have made an impact.

What song can you sing entirely by heart?
I went through a phase where I memorized Eminem songs, so Lose Yourself by Eminem. Memorized it so well that I still know it.

What are some small things that make your day better?
Friends giving you a smile, laugh or hug. Why are all OTs so wonderful?? Also seeing funny memes.

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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.