Spring 2024

Exploration of themes of thriving including well-being, self-care and connection. Application to university life, building community, developing identity and integrating learned topics into everyday life.

Application of self-care, lifestyle, and behavior change principles in occupational science and occupational therapy to students own lives, through self-analysis and learning through doing.

Foundation of medical terminology and hospital abbreviations useful for practice in health care.

Introduction to theoretical concepts concerning the relationship of engagement in activities, or occupations, to health and well-being. Application of these perspectives to students' own lives.

Exploration of occupations, or meaningful activities, and how they may promote health and wellness, and the science behind why occupations are powerful tools for healing.

Innovative team-based learning to explore theories and stages of development throughout the lifespan, as manifested in activity; representation of diverse contexts, perspectives, and abilities.

Lecture and cadaver lab-based, human anatomy course focused on the interaction of anatomical systems relative to functional activity, health and wellness.

Examination of challenges associated with the emerging adulthood stage of development through an occupational science lens; strategies to promote health and well-being for this population.

Recent developments in occupational therapy and occupational science for undergraduate students.

Examination of theories and practices of the creative process in varied mediums; exploration of the relationship between creative occupation, identity, health, and quality of life.

Exploration of relationship with nature in daily life, including impact on mental health, nutrition, and built environments; includes hands-on activities at USC Peace Garden.

Exploration of the vast and evolving relationships between animals and humans; how animals expand human capacity for action and contribute to health, well-being and participation.

Exploration of the ways in which able-bodyism, sexism, racism, classism and homophobia contribute to occupational opportunities or barriers and weave their way into health care.

Introduction to autism from a neurodevelopmental and neurodiversity-positive perspective; occupational participation of individuals who identify as neurodivergent; strategies to promote acceptance and inclusion for all.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Specific applications of occupational therapy practice in varied clinical/health settings. Seminar to integrate theory with application of treatment principles for various dysfunctional conditions. Graded CR/NC.

Specific applications of occupational therapy practice in varied clinical/health settings. Seminar to integrate theory with application of treatment principles for various dysfunctional conditions. Graded CR/NC.

Specific applications of occupational therapy practice in varied clinical/health settings. Seminar to integrate theory with application of treatment principles for various dysfunctional conditions. Graded CR/NC.

Scientific and theoretical underpinnings and knowledge and skills necessary for occupational therapy evaluation and intervention in adult rehabilitation and geriatrics; incorporates related Level I Fieldwork. Duplicates credit in former OT 401. Open only to Occupational Therapy majors.

Scientific and theoretical underpinnings and knowledge and skills necessary for occupational therapy evaluation and intervention in mental health practice; incorporates related Level I Fieldwork. Duplicates credit in former OT 402. Open only to Occupational Therapy majors.

Scientific and theoretical underpinnings and knowledge and skills necessary for occupational therapy evaluation and intervention in pediatrics; incorporates related Level I Fieldwork. Duplicates credit in former OT 403. Open only to Occupational Therapy majors.

Examination of the aging process and introduction to the role of occupational therapy in working with older adults in a variety of settings.

Introduction to concepts of practice scholarship; emphasis on applying quantitative research evidence to clinical questions and appraising quantitative research evidence.

Analysis of health systems and social determinants impacting occupational participation of diverse and global populations; leverages international partnerships to discuss and address global health issues.

Development of skills to find, appraise, synthesize and communicate qualitative evidence and the integration of multiple types of evidence to inform practice decisions.

Professional capstone in leadership, advocacy, ethical reasoning, professional behavior, and public policy as it impacts the practice of occupational therapy; independent professional externship. Duplicates credit in former OT 580. Open only to Occupational Therapy majors.

Advanced clinical skills in Lifestyle Redesign interventions for individuals living with chronic pain and headache conditions.

Advanced clinical skills in Lifestyle Redesign interventions for individuals living with weight-related and metabolic conditions.

Current issues in school-based occupational therapy evaluation, ongoing assessment and intervention. Topics include successful collaboration in inclusive classrooms and on IFSP and IEP teams. Open only to OT majors. Graded CR/NC.

Evidence-based and occupation-based practice for hand and upper extremity conditions; application of PAMs as preparatory for occupation. Applicable toward California educational requirements for advanced practice. Corequisite: OT 573. Open only to Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy students. Graded CR/NC.

Development of communicative proficiency and accuracy in Spanish within a therapeutic context. Introduction to Spanish language, adaptive communication strategies, and ethics in language-discordant communication.

Comprehensive overview of the basic neurobehavioral principles underlying sensory processing and sensory integration, patterns of dysfunction and their relationship to everyday occupations and intervention.

Application of sensory integration principles in the clinical reasoning process and evaluation of sensory processing disorders. Includes integration of different methods of data collection.

Occupation-based evaluation and intervention for individuals with acute and chronic hand disorders. Topics include scar management, splinting, peripheral nerve injury, wound healing and physical agent modalities. Open only to OT majors. Graded CR/NC.

Laboratory examining approaches to assessment and remediation of motor control following upper motor neuron lesions. An occupation-based approach to Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) will be emphasized. Open only to OT majors. Graded CR/NC.

A comprehensive investigation of the anatomy and physiology of normal and abnormal swallowing. Didactic and hands-on study of assessment and treatment interventions will be addressed. Open to OT majors only. Graded CR/NC.

Occupational therapy and the health care system. Duplicates credit in OT 505. Open only to Occupational Therapy majors. Graded CR/NC.

Comprehensive overview of occupational therapy evaluation and intervention in adult neurorehabilitation addressing motor, visual, cognitive, emotion, and language systems. Emphasizes evidence-based interventions with hands-on application.

Fieldwork is mandatory to qualify for professional certification/licensure. Seminar facilitates reflective discussion and integration of class concepts to clinical practice.

Development of technical and business skills to create innovative technologies that promote health and well-being.

Students from multiple health professions learn about aging and collaborative team care through a combination of didactic and experiential learning working in a community-based setting.

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of thesis.

Credit on acceptance of thesis.

Credit on acceptance of thesis.

Part-time or full-time, practical work experience in the student's field of study. The internship must be located at an off-campus facility. Students are individually supervised by faculty. May not be taken until the student has completed at least one semester of enrollment in the graduate program with a cumulative 3.0 GPA.

Recent developments in occupational therapy and occupational science.

Differential evaluation of sensory integrative dysfunction; theory and procedure for enhancing the processing of sensory data by children with learning behavior disorders. Prerequisite: Admission by advance application and instructor's approval only; must be certified as an occupational or physical therapist.

Review of current occupational science research as it is applied to practice; examination of leadership opportunities; development of proposal focusing on chosen area of study. Open only to Occupational Therapy doctoral students.

Examination of themes in occupational therapy related to power, confidence, and identity; development of leadership skills; analysis of the impact of policy and advocacy on occupational therapy. Open only to Occupational Therapy doctoral students.

In-depth exploration of foundational knowledge pertaining to both the nature of cognitive capacities and issues surrounding potential compromise in daily living contexts.

Exploration of human physiology, pathophysiology, and occupational performance across the lifespan; Integration of a medical systems perspective applicable to various practice settings.

Hands-on practice in providing Lifestyle Redesign interventions; prepares students to successfully utilize the Lifestyle Redesign intervention approach in real-world settings.

Approaches to studying health and wellbeing in everyday living from biological to population levels, including prevention, wellness, chronic illness, disability, and rehabilitation, emphasizing quantitative methods.

Experiential learning through immersion in one or more externally funded research groups in the Division, enabling intense participation in multi-skilled research groups.

Research leading to the doctorate, maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.