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Miriam Brown MA ’19

What brought you to occupational therapy?
I always knew I wanted to have a career in the health field. Initially I was interested in becoming a pediatrician, yet I quickly realized medical school wasn’t for me. A family friend who’s an OT opened my eyes to the field when I was in high school and I was sold after learning how versatile OT was!

What area of practice are you interested in?
I’ve always loved working with children. I’m still interested in pediatrics, specifically sensory integration, yet this program has opened my eyes to the many possibilities and different areas of practice so I’m still open!

What are some of the occupations you engage in?
I love to dance, hike, travel, shop, spend time with family and friends and go to the beach!

What song can you sing entirely by heart?
Anything Beyoncé. She’s my hero.

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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.