Angela Pogossian OS Minor ’19

Major: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

What brought you to USC?
Having an interest in health and well-being, I was attracted to USC’s unique Health Promotion and Disease Prevention program. With various courses in diverse areas of health, I knew I would gain a better understanding of the biopsychosocial factors of overall well-being.

What made you decide to pursue the occupational science minor?
Beginning a new academic chapter at USC, I knew I wanted to pursue a career dedicated to helping others. I knew a little bit about occupational therapy, therefore, I decided to pursue the OS minor in hopes of gaining more background into the field. My first day of class in OT250 was when I realized OT is where I want to be!

What are some of the occupations you engage in?
Even before I was tall enough to reach our kitchen countertops, I found comfort in baking sweet treats for my family. I continue to do so today, along with cooking, exercising, reading, traveling and watching Friends.

What song can you sing entirely by heart?
Journey — Don’t Stop Believing.

What are some small things that make your day better?
Sharing smiles with strangers, when the sun is out, and having time to workout.

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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®) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The USC entry-level doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD) degree program (cost of attendance) has applied for accreditation and has been granted Preaccreditation Status 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. The program must complete an on-site evaluation and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®).

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.