Lawrence Stevenson OTD ’22

Why did you decide to return for your OTD after practicing?
I was at a point in my career where I felt disconnected from the profession and wanted to reconnect or even update my connection to OT. I had taught a bit when I was living in Philadelphia and didn’t find an opportunity to teach while I was living in SF. The education track seemed like a good way to get back into the classroom and earn my doctorate at the same time.

Where are you completing your OTD Residency?
I am part of the education track within the Chan Division of OS/OT. Given my unique background and many years of experience, the Division has done an excellent job finding a residency that meets my needs as well as the needs of the Division. I am teaching a cohort of students in OT 511 and co-teaching in OT 538, while also sitting on working groups involved in curriculum development.

How do you anticipate that the OTD will aid you in your career goals post-graduation?
This is a work in progress. I think I see a future in the classroom, and there are many interests of mine that involve me working in the community, specifically around sex, sexuality and how OTs can intersect with sex workers. I also dream of working with queer elders in their end of life transition with hopes of getting a death doula certificate once I complete my doctorate.

Note: Lawrence is now Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy in the Chan division.

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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.