Spring 2025

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.

Survey of the impact of public institutions, private interests and cultural practices on health and the delivery of health care.

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

Exploration and incorporation of play as a meaningful activity to promote healthy living; emphasis on the importance of play in human development throughout the lifespan.

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.

Exploration of the diverse ways occupational practices become central to identity, reify standard social ideologies, and are manipulated to redress conventional standards.

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.

Overview of individualized goals necessary for graduate school success using occupational therapy frameworks and assessment measures.

Foundations of biomechanical and musculoskeletal concepts necessary for the analysis of movement in every day occupation, as they relate to occupational therapy practice.

Comprehensive overview of the basic neurobehavioral principles underlying sensory processing and sensory integration theory and their relationship to everyday occupations.

Strengthening therapeutic communication skills to develop collaborative relationships and manage challenging clinical encounters through motivational interviewing and the application of therapeutic modes.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Clinical rotation with client/patient responsibilities under the supervision of an occupational therapist to achieve entry-level competence in specific practice area.

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 social contexts, structures, processes, discourses, practices and meanings of everyday life concerning people as occupational beings, emphasizing qualitative and mixed methods.

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

Residency involving development, administration, evaluation, or policy formulation for occupation-centered programs in clinical or community settings. Development of portfolio for professional doctorate. Graded CR/NC.

Selected topics in occupational therapy and occupational sciences.

Current professional issues related to fieldwork education; examination of best practices for teaching, learning and supervision; development of an envisioned future as a fieldwork educator.

Fundamentals of teaching and learning in higher education in preparation for work in an academic setting; experiential learning in methods of course development and delivery.

Collaboration with peers, Level II fieldwork and doctoral capstone experience site and faculty mentors to enhance the development of an evidence-based doctoral capstone program.

Principles and practices of evaluation and knowledge mobilization skills to optimize outcomes, ensure stakeholder engagement and generate meaningful impact.

Identification, analysis, critique and application of current occupational science research and themes to topic of relevance to post-professional occupational therapy education.

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.