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Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Health Sciences Campus Adjunct Professor: Lela Llorens, Ph.D., Degrees Offered Center for the Health Professions O.T.R./L. The Department of Occupational Science 1540 Alcazar St., CHP 133 and Occupational Therapy offers a Bachelor Los Angeles, CA 90089-9003 Instructors of Clinical Occupational Therapy: of Science in Occupational Therapy and a (323) 442-2850 C. Fitzgerald, B.S., O.T.R./L.; Sarah Kelly, minor in occupational science. The Master of Toll Free: (866) 385-4250 O.T.R./L.; Julie McLaughlin Gray, M.A., Arts in Occupational Therapy is offered for FAX: (323) 442-1540 O.T.R./L.; Stephanie Mielke, M.A., students whose first degree is in another field Email: [email protected] O.T.R./L.; Deborah Pitts, M.B.A., O.T.R./L.; as well as for registered occupational thera- www.usc.edu/hsc/ihp/ot J. Meyer, M.A. O.T.R./L.; J. Vartanian, B.S., pists seeking a post-professional degree. O.T.R./L. The department also offers the Doctorate of Faculty Occupational Therapy and the Ph.D. in Chair and Professor: Florence A. Clark, Ph.D., Voluntary Clinical Faculty: Michal Atkins, Occupational Science. O.T.R./L. M.A., O.T.R./L.; Gitu Bhavnani, M.A., O.T.R./L.; Julie Bissell, M.A., O.T.R./L.; The Representative Assembly of the Professors: Stanley Azen, Ph.D.; Florence A. Sue Bowles, M.A., O.T.R./L.; Terri Chew- American Occupational Therapy Association Clark, Ph.D., O.T.R./L.; Gelya Frank, Ph.D.; Nishimura, M.A., O.T.R./L.; Gina Coleman, voted in 1999 to delete all entry-level bache- Mary Lawlor, Sc.D., O.T.R./L.; Cheryl M.A., O.T.R./L.; Lisa Deshaies, O.T.R./L.; lor programs as of 2007. At that time, entry to Mattingly, Ph.D. Dottie Ecker, M.A., O.T.R./L.; Julie Johnson occupational therapy practice will be at the Espinoza, M.A., O.T.R./L.; John Fisher, graduate degree level only. Students in the Associate Professors: Jeanne Jackson, Ph.D., O.T.R./L.; Linda Florey, Ph.D., O.T.R./L.; bachelor’s program will need to continue O.T.R./L.; Loren Lipson, M.D.; Ann Neville- Sandra Greene, M.A., O.T.R./L.; Kathy their and earn an M.A. degree in Jan, Ph.D., O.T.R./L.; L. Diane Parham, Gross, M.A., O.T.R./L.; Elise Holloway, Occupational Therapy in order to practice. Ph.D., O.T.R./L. M.A., O.T.R./L.; Sue Knox, M.A., Ph.D., O.T.R./L.; Sharon Lee, C.H.T., O.T.R./L.; Pi Theta Epsilon Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy: Zoe Mailloux, M.A., O.T.R./L.; Shay Pi Theta Epsilon is a national honor society Linda Fazio, Ph.D., O.T.R./L. McAtee, M.A., O.T.R./L.; Karen Ozaki, for occupational therapy students and alumni. O.T.R./L.; Suzanne Smith Roley, M.S., This society recognizes and encourages supe- Associate Professor of Clinical Occupational O.T.R./L.; Lisa Test, M.A., O.T.R./L.; Lora rior scholarship among students enrolled in Therapy: Diane Kellegrew, Ph.D., O.T.R./L. Woo, O.T.R./L.; Lynn Yasuda, O.T.R./L. entry-level graduate programs of occupational therapy across the United States. Assistant Professors of Clinical Occupational Emeritus Professors: Mary Reilly, Ed.D., Therapy: Nancy Bagatell, Ph.D., O.T.R./L.; O.T.R./L.; Elizabeth J. Yerxa, Ed.D., The Alpha Eta Chapter of Pi Theta Epsilon Erna Blanche, Ph.D., O.T.R./L.; Don O.T.R./L.; Ruth Zemke, Ph.D., O.T.R./L. at the University of Southern California Gordon, Ph.D., O.T.R./L. selects candidates early in the spring semes- ter of each year based on their academic Research Professor: Michael Carlson, Ph.D. standing and their potential for leadership in the profession.

Bachelor of Science

The undergraduate curriculum leads to the Admission Requirements spaces available. Every effort will be made to Bachelor of Science with a major in occupa- The major in occupational therapy is a com- notify each applicant of the admission deci- tional therapy. Professional study begins in petitive program, which requires all interested sion as rapidly as possible. the summer preceding the senior year. Major students to apply directly to the Department academic course work is completed during of Occupational Science and Occupational Students may enter USC declaring pre- the senior year. Admission to the graduate Therapy. Applications from underclassmen occupational therapy (POT) as their pre- school, successful completion of the Master are reviewed as they are received during the professional emphasis at the freshman, of Arts degree and successful completion academic year, once the student has reached sophomore or junior level. Students transfer- of six months of internship is required for sophomore standing. Juniors must apply by ring from other institutions need to enter eligibility to sit for the National Board for January 15 for the program beginning the fol- USC no later than the first semester of their Certification as an . lowing summer. Sophomore students wishing junior year. (See page 653 for description of the M.A. to begin taking classes during the junior year degree program.) must apply by April 30. Students are selected competitively according to the number of 652 USC Independent Health Professions

Two admissions applications are required for Prerequisites OT 468 Advanced Occupational transfer students, one for the USC Under- Prerequisites to the Bachelor of Science pro- Therapy Theory — graduate Admission Office and one for the gram include at least one 3- or 4-semester- Adolescence, Department of Occupational Science and unit course in each of the following subjects: Adulthood, and Aging 3 Occupational Therapy. See the Admission human anatomy with a laboratory and human OT 485 Occupational Science section of this catalogue. physiology (or combined anatomy/physiology and Occupational with laboratory for a two-semester sequence); Therapy 2 Requirements for admission are: (1) a cumu- introductory general ; introductory lative grade point average of at least 2.75 in general or cultural ; Electives may be taken to make a total of the undergraduate courses completed; (2) a grade abnormal psychology; and life span human 128 units required for graduation. Enrollment of “A” or “B” in occupational therapy prereq- growth and development. in occupational therapy courses is limited to uisite courses; (3) completion of all College of students selected by the Department of Letters, Arts and Sciences general education Students who wish prerequisite credit for Occupational Science and Occupational requirements by the beginning of the senior courses transferable from another institution Therapy. year; (4) exposure to and exploration of occu- must gain departmental approval for such pational therapy as a career choice; (5) under- courses prior to entry into the occupational Scholastic Standards standing of occupational therapy as demon- therapy program. Undergraduate students must maintain a strated in autobiographical statement; and minimum grade point average of 2.67 (6) satisfactory health status for professional General Education Requirements (A = 4.0) in required courses at least two out activities and demands. No applicant will be The university’s general education program of the three semesters for continuation in the denied admission on the basis of race, reli- provides a coherent, integrated introduction program. gion, creed or disability, provided functional to the breadth of knowledge you will need to health is sufficient to meet professional consider yourself (and to be considered by Advising needs, both in the student role and as an other people) a generally well-educated per- Prerequisite advisement is available from the entry-level practitioner. son. This program requires six courses in department. different categories, plus writing, diversity Application Procedures and foreign language requirements, which Minor in Occupational Science Applications will be reviewed when the fol- together comprise the USC Core. See pages The department offers a minor in the dynam- lowing materials have been received by the 60 and 219 for more information. ic new discipline of occupational science. It Department of Occupational Science and is one of a select few programs in the world Occupational Therapy: (1) completed depart- Major Requirements that offers undergraduates the opportunity to mental application form; (2) official transcripts REQUIRED COURSES UNITS explore this field. with grades from all colleges or universities OT 405 Occupational Therapy attended; (3) autobiographical statement Skills Theory I4Unlike other creatures, humans are innately including reasons for wanting to enter the OT 415 Medical Lectures 4 driven to fill their time with interesting, profession, concept of occupational therapy, OT 420 Developmental Concepts meaningful activities, which scholars call experience, personal data, skills and accom- and Occupation 4 “occupations.” That is, humans need to be plishments; (4) three letters of recommenda- OT 440 Foundations of occupied. These occupations have a pro- tion from professors, employers or other pro- Occupation/Kinesiology 2 found impact on physical and mental health, fessional people not related to applicant, OT 441 Foundations of one’s sense of well-being and the experience sent directly to department or delivered in Occupation/Neurology 2 of quality of life. Occupational Science seeks a sealed envelope. Admitted students must OT 452 Occupational Therapy, to understand the precise nature and function complete all prerequisite course work by Theory and Practice/ of occupations and the critical effect of daily time of entry into the department (the Physical Disabilities 4 activity on human beings. Scientists working department must be informed of grades as OT 453 Occupational Therapy, in the field examine questions such as: what completed and applicants should keep the Theory and Practice/ is the relationship between childhood occu- department informed in writing of their plans Psychosocial pations and adult competency and achieve- and progress). Dysfunction 4 ment; what constitutes a healthy balance of OT 463 Occupational Therapy work, rest and leisure; what factors contribute Deadline Skills Theory II 2 to a good fit between a particular individual The deadline is January 15 for the program OT 464 Occupational Therapy and his or her occupations; as well as many beginning in June, and April 30 for students Skills Theory III 4 other issues. wishing to begin course work as a junior. OT 465 Advanced Occupational Therapy Theory — The minor in occupational science requires a Program Requirements Psychosocial 3 total of 20 units including a gateway course A total of 128 units is required for the OT 466 Advanced Occupational (OT 250) plus four upper division courses Bachelor of Science degree. An occupational Therapy Theory — selected from seven course offerings. It is therapy major cannot count any 300-level OT Physical Dysfunction 3 open to all majors at USC. An occupational course toward the B.S. degree. OT 467 Advanced Occupational therapy major cannot count any 300-level OT Therapy Theory — course toward the B.S. degree. Pediatrics 3 LOWER DIVISION: GATEWAY COURSE UNITS OT 250 Introduction to Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy 4 Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy 653

UPPER DIVISION: 4 COURSES REQUIRED UNITS OT 325 The Biosocial Context OT 360 Creating the Self through OT 300 Occupational Expressions of Human Occupation 4 Narrative: Acts of Life of Diverse Identities and OT 330 Perspectives on the Story Production 4 Lifestyles 4 Daily Life of Families 4 OT 375 The Narrative Structure OT 320 The Nature of Human OT 350 Disability, Occupations, of Social Action: Narrative, Occupation: Form, and the Health Care Healing, and Occupation 4 Function, and Meaning 4 System 4

Master of Arts

The Department of Occupational Science not acceptable for the departmental prerequi- International Students and Occupational Therapy offers a Master of sites); acceptable scores on the General Test Occupational therapists educated outside of Arts degree with two routes of entry. Those of the Graduate Record Examinations; three the United States must have credentials evalu- with a baccalaureate degree in occupational letters of recommendation and a statement of ated by the Office of Admission before appli- therapy who are certified or eligible for certi- purpose/autobiographical sketch. cation to the department can be reviewed. fication by the National Board for Certifica- See the Admission section of this catalogue. tion in Occupational Therapy begin taking Courses prerequisite to master’s degree work International students must demonstrate com- graduate course work (500 level) immediate- include: OT 405, OT 415, OT 420, OT 440, petency in English, as measured by the Test ly. Those with baccalaureate degrees in OT 441, OT 452, OT 453, OT 463, OT 464, of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). fields other than occupational therapy take OT 465, OT 466, OT 467, OT 468, OT 485 400-level courses before beginning graduate and OT 486. Degree Requirements work. For these students, eligibility to sit for This degree is under the jurisdiction of the the National Board for Certification in Occu- Application Procedure USC Graduate School. Students should also pational Therapy examination occurs when For those with baccalaureate degrees in occupational refer to the Graduate School section of this all course work is completed, including the therapy: applications are accepted at any time, catalogue (page 91) for general regulations. six months of internship, and the M.A. preferably by February 15 for fall admission All courses applied toward the degree must degree has been awarded. and October 15 for spring admission. be courses accepted by the Graduate School.

Admission Requirements For those with degrees in fields other than occupa- Requirements include: GPA of 3.0 in all For those with baccalaureate degrees in occupa- tional therapy: applications are due February course work attempted and all course work tional therapy: prerequisites are a bachelor’s 15. The 400-level courses which are prereq- applied to the degree; at least two-thirds of degree in occupational therapy from an uisites to 500-level work in occupational ther- units applied to the degree must be at the accredited college or university; registration apy begin in June. 500 level or higher. (or eligibility for registration) by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Applications received after the February 15 REQUIRED COURSES FOR BOTH OPTIONS UNITS Therapy; a minimum grade point average deadline are considered on a space available OT 506 History of Occupational of 3.0 (A = 4.0); acceptable scores on the basis. Application materials include: (1) sepa- Therapy Practice 4 General Test of the Graduate Record Exami- rate Application for Graduate Admission; OT 507 Theory in a Practice nations; three letters of recommendation and (2) departmental application form obtained Profession 4 an autobiographical sketch/statement of from the Occupational Science and Occupa- OT 510 Quantitative and purpose. tional Therapy Department; (3) three refer- Qualitative Analysis of ences indicating the applicant’s perspectives Occupational Data 4 For those with baccalaureate degrees in fields other on occupational therapy; (4) transcripts from OT 550 Occupational Behavior than occupational therapy: prerequisites are a all colleges/universities attended; (5) results Model 4 bachelor’s degree from an accredited college of the aptitude test of the Graduate Record OT 588 Research Methods 4 or university; successful completion of the Examinations. This should be taken no following courses: human anatomy with labo- later than February prior to summer and fall ratory and human physiology (or combined admission requests and no later than October Thesis Option anatomy/physiology for a two-semester for spring semester requests. A personal A minimum of 28 units is required: 20 units sequence), human life span development, interview may be requested. Application of required courses, 4 units of elective and introductory psychology, abnormal psycholo- must be made to the Department of Occupa- 4 units of OT 594ab Master’s Thesis. Accep- gy, and either introductory cultural anthropol- tional Science and Occupational Therapy, tance of the thesis by the guidance commit- ogy or sociology. 1540 Alcazar Street (CHP 133), Los Angeles, tee and the university completes the degree. CA 90089-9003, as well as to the USC Also required are a minimum undergraduate Graduate Admission Office. Transcripts must Comprehensive Examination Option grade point average of 3.0; a minimum grade be sent to the department as well as to the A minimum of 32 units is required: 20 units point average of 3.0 in departmental prereq- Graduate Admission Office. of required courses, 4 units of elective and uisite courses (see above) with no course 8 units of occupational therapy electives. work grade less than “C” (pass/fail grading is Successful performance on a written compre- hensive examination administered on campus each semester completes the degree. 654 USC Independent Health Professions

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

The Doctor of Occupational Therapy International Students OT 583 Lifestyle Redesign 4 (O.T.D.) program prepares occupational ther- Occupational therapists educated outside OT 590 Directed Research 1-12 apists for leadership positions in health care, of the United States must have credentials OT 610 Sensory Integrative with a focus on applying knowledge devel- evaluated by the Office of Admission before Dysfunction 4 oped in occupational science to practice applying to the department. See the Admis- health care policy and health care manage- sions section of this catalogue. International Occupational Science Course Requirements ment. The O.T.D. program is designed to students applying to the department will be Completion of at least two courses (8 units) complement the Ph.D. program in occupa- considered for admission if they have gradu- in the Ph.D. program in occupational science tional science. The Ph.D. degree is an aca- ated from an occupational therapy program is required. demic degree that prepares students to con- that is approved by the World Federation duct original research that will expand the of Occupational Therapists and have com- OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE COURSES knowledge base regarding occupation; the pleted all requirements for practice as an (8 UNITS REQUIRED) UNITS O.T.D. degree is a professional degree that occupational therapist in their country. OT 604 Temporal Adaptation: focuses on the practical application of knowl- International students must demonstrate Organization and Use edge about occupation in order to solve real- competence in English, as measured by of Time 4 world health care problems in clinical and the Test of English as a Foreign Language OT 612 Information Processing community settings. (TOEFL) examination. and Occupation 4 OT 650 Development of Degree Requirements Graduates are expected to demonstrate a Adaptive Skills 4 solid understanding of occupational science The degree is awarded under the jurisdic- OT 651 Adaptation and research findings, to appropriately utilize tion of the Graduate School. Refer to the Disability 4 research regarding occupation to guide thera- Requirements for Graduation section, page OT 653 Play and Occupation 4 peutic decision-making, and to integrate 81, and the Graduate School section of this OT 655 Work and Leisure 4 knowledge of occupation with information catalogue, page 91, for general regulations. from other disciplines and professions in All courses applied toward the degree must order to make sound clinical, administrative be courses accepted by the USC Graduate Cognate Requirement and policy decisions. In addition, each O.T.D. School. Completion of at least 8 units of graduate- graduate is expected to acquire advanced level public administration course work in skills in one or more of the following areas: Course Requirements the School of Policy, Planning, and Develop- development of innovative service programs, Satisfactory completion of 60 units beyond ment is required. Upon approval, courses in public policy formulation and evaluation or the baccalaureate degree is required. other USC departments may be substituted administration of health care systems. providing they clearly relate to the student’s REQUIRED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY COURSES UNITS professional goals and are consistent with the Admission Requirements OT 506 History of Occupational objectives of the O.T.D. degree. Applicants for admission to the O.T.D. pro- Therapy Practice 4 gram are expected to have at least a baccalau- OT 507 Theory in a Practice Residency Requirement reate degree from an accredited college or Profession 4 Students must complete 24 units of OT 686 university and must be certified or licensed OT 510 Quantitative and Residency. The residency is intended to as an occupational therapist, or be eligible to Qualitative Analysis ensure that students completing the O.T.D. sit for the examination administered by the of Occupational Data 4 program demonstrate competence in inte- National Board for Certification in Occupa- OT 550 Occupational Behavior grating advanced practice, policy and admin- tional Therapy (NBCOT). A minimum GPA Model 4 istration skills with knowledge emanating of 3.0 (A = 4.0) and a minimum score of 1,000 OT 588 Research Methods 4 from occupational science. At least 20 units on the combined verbal and quantitative sec- applied toward the O.T.D. must be success- tions of the Graduate Record Examinations fully completed before enrolling in OT 686. are required. At least three letters of refer- Clinical Experience Criterion One of the semesters of OT 686 must entail ence must be submitted as well as an auto- If, at the time of admission, the student has a full-time residency, that is, registration for biographical statement of purpose. Other less than three years of clinical experience as 12 units with no other course work under- considerations include evidence of leadership a registered or licensed occupational thera- taken simultaneously. The purpose is to potential based on previous academic work as pist, he or she may be required to complete ensure that students have an opportunity to well as clinical experiences and professional at least 8 units of clinical pathway occupa- fully immerse themselves in the application accomplishments. tional therapy courses, such as the following: problems presented by their residency site. Faculty must approve the student’s residency OT 500abc Clinical Problems in plan prior to enrollment. The student must Occupational present a portfolio demonstrating compe- Therapy 2-4 each tence in program development, administra- OT 560 Contemporary Issues in tion or policy formulation in the last semester School-Based Practice 4 of enrollment in OT 686 as the final step in OT 564 Sensory Integration 4 completing the O.T.D. degree. OT 572 Ergonomics 4 OT 574 Enhancing Motor Control for Occupation 4 Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy 655

Doctor of Philosophy

The Ph.D. in Occupational Science educates Course Requirements Screening Procedures individuals to engage in the scientific study Satisfactory completion of 60 units beyond Departmental screening will be required. of human occupation, the purposeful activi- the baccalaureate degree is required, includ- Passing this procedure is prerequisite to con- ties that constitute our life experiences. This ing the following courses: tinuation in the doctoral program. Directions important new science is chiefly concerned for obtaining and filing the Report on Ph.D. with the unique capacity of humans to devel- REQUIRED COURSES UNITS Screening Procedures are found in the op adaptive skills, such as tool use and relat- OT 506 History of Occupational Graduate School section of this catalogue. ed occupational behaviors, and to choose and Therapy Practice 4 orchestrate daily occupations. It also seeks to OT 510 Quantitative and Dissertation Enrollment understand the function, structure and inter- Qualitative Analysis of Doctoral students must submit a dissertation relationship of these occupations and their Occupational Data 4 according to the policies and procedures impact on individuals and institutions. OT 550 Occupational Behavior described in the Graduate School section Model 4 of this catalogue. Registration in OT 794 The focus on occupation distinguishes this OT 588 Research Methods 4 Doctoral Dissertation for a minimum of program from closely-related disciplines such OT 604 Temporal Adaptation: 4 units (2 units in each of two consecutive as psychology, sociology and anthropology. Organization and Use semesters) is required. The program emphasizes the development of Time 4 Foreign Language or Research Skills of research skills and encourages students to OT 612 Information Processing organize and synthesize knowledge to con- and Occupation 4 The Ph.D. in Occupational Science does not tribute to occupational science theory, as OT 650 Development of require the demonstration of competence in a opposed to therapeutic application. Adaptive Skills 4 foreign language. However, each student is OT 651 Adaptation and Disability 4 expected to achieve expertise, as defined by Admission Requirements OT 653 Play and Occupation 4 the student’s guidance committee, in either Applicants for admission to the Ph.D. pro- OT 655 Work and Leisure 4 qualitative or quantitative research tech- gram are expected to have a baccalaureate niques through participation in course work degree in an appropriate field, such as one of and the research practicum. the biological or social sciences or occupa- Upon departmental approval, an elective may tional therapy, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 be substituted for a 500-level course if the Guidance Committee (A = 4.0) and a minimum score of 1100 on student has previously completed graduate The guidance committee is composed of five the verbal and quantitative sections of the work encompassing similar content. faculty members. Three members of the Graduate Record Examinations. At least committee must be regular faculty from the three letters of reference must also be Those students who also wish to participate Department of Occupational Science and submitted. Other considerations include in clinical practice in occupational therapy Occupational Therapy. Two additional mem- evidence of academic potential based on may opt to complete a master’s degree in bers should be faculty from outside the master’s level study (if relevant), research occupational therapy. Such students are department, one of whom must be a member skills and interest, and a statement of pur- required to complete the requirements for of the faculty in the student’s cognate area. pose. International students must demon- that degree as well as the occupational thera- Complete regulations for establishing a guid- strate competency in English, as measured py undergraduate major courses if they are ance committee are found in the Graduate by the Test of English as a Foreign Language not registered occupational therapists or eligi- School section of this catalogue. (TOEFL) examination. ble for registration prior to study. Qualifying Examination Degree Requirements Cognate Requirement The qualifying examination is comprehen- This degree is awarded under the jurisdiction Completion of 12 units in a topic area such as sive in nature and requires the student to of the Graduate School. Refer to the Require- one of the following is required: quantitative demonstrate a grasp of content from the core ments for Graduation section (page 81) and research approaches, qualitative research courses and the cognate area. The examina- the Graduate School section of this catalogue approaches, neuroscience, social develop- tion is both written and oral and is set and (page 91) for general regulations. All courses ment, life span development or gerontology. administered by the student’s guidance com- applied toward the degree must be courses mittee. Refer to the Graduate School section accepted by the USC Graduate School. Research Practicum of this catalogue for specific directions for fil- Each student will enroll in 1 unit of OT 660 ing a request to take the examination. Research Practicum in Occupation per semester during the first two years of doctoral Dissertation level study. In this practicum the student will Doctoral students must submit a dissertation develop research skills by working as part of according to the policies and procedures of a research team under the direction of a fac- the Graduate School section of this catalogue. ulty member. Upon approval of the preliminary copy of the dissertation by all members of the disserta- tion committee, the candidate must pass an oral defense of the dissertation. Upon suc- cessful completion of the oral defense and revisions, approval for final typing is granted and the committee recommends the candi- date to the Graduate School for the Ph.D. 656 USC Independent Health Professions

Teaching Additional Information by sending email to [email protected]. To prepare students for anticipated roles as Further information about the baccalaureate, Information regarding the Department of faculty members, a teaching component is master’s and doctoral programs can be Occupational Science and Occupational incorporated into the program. Students obtained by writing or calling the USC Therapy is available on the Web at who receive teaching assistantships will be Department of Occupational Science and www.usc.edu/hsc/ihp/ot. required to assist in relevant teaching assign- Occupational Therapy, 1540 Alcazar Street ments for a minimum of one academic year. (CHP 133), Los Angeles, CA 90089-9003; Those who do not receive teaching assistant- (323) 442-2850, toll free (866) 385-4250, or ships are required to present a minimum of six lectures or laboratory sessions.

Courses of Instruction

OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE AND 305m Culture, Medicine and Politics (4, FaSp) 375 The Narrative Structure of Social OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OT) Survey of the impact of public institutions, Action: Narrative, Healing and Occupation the private sector, and cultural practices on (4) Narrative as guide and structure of practi- The terms indicated are expected but are not health and the delivery of health care in the cal action. Special emphasis on chronic illness guaranteed. For the courses offered during any United States. and disability and narrative structure of clini- given term, consult the Schedule of Classes. cal interactions. 310x Creativity Workshop (2, FaSpSm) 105g Culture, Medicine and Politics (4, Fa) Theories and practical experience of the cre- 390 Special Problems (1-4) Supervised, indi- (Enroll in ANTH 105g) ative process in various media, genres, and vidual studies. No more than one registration occupations. Explores relationship of creativ- permitted. Enrollment by petition only. 220 Introduction to Occupational Therapy ity to humor, arts and sciences, daily life, (2, FaSp) Exploration of philosophy and prac- business and the professions, social evolution 405 Occupational Therapy Skills Theory I tice of occupational therapy (helping the dis- and popular culture through readings and (4, FaSm) Creative, manual, recreational, and abled regain independence), including visits exercise. Not available for major credit to self-care skills critical to occupational role to hospitals; designed for students consider- Occupational Therapy majors. function. Teaching and practice in laboratory ing a health career. and clinical settings. Lecture, laboratory, and 320 The Nature of Human Occupation: clinic. Open only to OT majors. 250 Introduction to Occupational Science Form, Function, and Meaning (4) The and Occupational Therapy (4) Introduction complex nature of human occupation is cov- 415 Medical Lectures (4, Fa) Human pathol- to concept of occupation and overview of ered from an interdisciplinary perspective. ogy; classification and terminology, mecha- human drive for meaningful activity; impact Emphasis is on how occupation contributes nisms of disease, description of the essentials of occupations on health and well-being; to human experience in a lived world. of diseases of clinical significance. Lectures analysis of personal occupational patterns; and clinical presentations by Medical School selected therapeutic applications. 325 The Biosocial Context of Human Occu- faculty. Open to OT majors; others by depart- pation (4) Hormonal and contextual (social, mental approval. 260 Human Functional Anatomy for the physical, and temporal) correlates of human Occupational Therapist (3, Sm) An anatomi- occupations and psychological states; collec- 420 Developmental Concepts and Occupa- cal survey of the human musculoskeletal, tion and interpretation of field data using tion (4, Fa) Biopsychosocial approach to nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive innovative research methods. human development; integration and effect and urinary system. Recommended preparation: upon acquisition of skills for the occupational introductory undergraduate course in biology. 330 Perspectives on the Daily Life of role. Supervised experience in clinical obser- Families (4) Examines family structures and vation and testing. Open only to OT majors. 261 Human Physiology for Occupational processes, the occupational dimensions of Therapists (3, FaSp) Provides a general families, and the meanings embedded in the 440 Foundations of Occupation/Kinesiology overview of human physiology with special acts of daily life of contemporary families. (2, SpSm) Application of basic neuromusculo- emphasis on physiologic systems supporting skeletal function to the performance of daily internal homeostatic mechanisms and human 350 Disability, Occupations, and the Health living tasks and activities; emphasis on inte- motion applicable for occupational therapists. Care System (4) Exploration of the ways in gration of neurological knowledge with Open only to OT majors. Recommended prepa- which able-bodyism, sexism, racism, classism understanding of neuromuscular dysfunction. ration: undergraduate biology course. and homophobia contribute to occupational Open only to OT majors. opportunities or barriers and weave their way 300 Occupational Expressions of Diverse into health care. 441 Foundations of Occupation/Neurology Identities and Lifestyles (4) Exploration of (2, SpSm) Application of basic neural func- the diverse ways occupational practices 360 Creating the Self through Narrative: tion to the performance of daily living tasks become central to identity, reify standard Acts of Life Story Production (4) Analysis of and activities; emphasis on integration of social ideologies, and are manipulated to life stories, life histories, and testimonies in neurological knowledge with understanding redress conventional standards. social interactions, texts, and films. Life sto- of neuromuscular dysfunction. Open only to ries are an occupation to re-create the “Self” OT majors. in response to conflict and change. Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy 657

452 Occupational Therapy, Theory and 468 Advanced Occupational Therapy 510 Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis Practice/Physical Disabilities (4, Fa) History, Theory — Adolescence, Adulthood, and of Occupational Data (4, Sp) Data analysis philosophy, and interpretation of occupational Aging (3, Sp) Selected cases from occupa- for the study of occupational patterns and therapy practice in physical disabilities. Study tional therapy practice with adolescents, occupation in therapy. Survey of methods of behavior as it relates to human competency adults and aged persons; with emphasis on used for statistical analysis and for analysis of and family adaptation, occupational choice, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, manage- qualitative methods. and satisfaction. Open only to OT majors. ment, consultation, communication, and use of community resources with these age- 550 Occupational Behavior Model (2-4, Sp) 453 Occupational Therapy, Theory and related groups. Open only to OT majors. Pre- Treatment model applicable to all age and Practice/Psychosocial Dysfunction (4, Fa) requisite: OT 405, OT 415, OT 420, OT 463. disability categories; holistic conceptualization History, philosophy, and interpretation of including family and community systems, occupational therapy practice in psychosocial 485 Occupational Science and Occupational evaluation tools, and treatment approach; case dysfunction. Study of psychosocial function Therapy (2, Sp) Implications for the direction method. Open only to OT majors. as it relates to core themes of intrinsic moti- of occupational therapy practice based on the vation, decision making, roles, temporal developing knowledge base in occupational 555 Seminar: Implementation of the adaptation, skills and the environment. science. Open only to OT majors. Advocacy Model (2-4, Sp) The patient as Open only to OT majors. decision-maker in chronic care; competency 486 Clinical Internship with Seminar development through activities of daily liv- 463 Occupational Therapy Skills Theory II (1-2, max 6, FaSpSm) Clinical internship to ing, leisure skills, time organization and life (2, Fa) Application of occupational therapy qualify for professional certification. Seminar goal planning; action research. Open only to skills to creative problem solution and task to integrate theory with application of treat- OT majors. analysis in the understanding of occupation. ment principles for various populations. Open only to OT majors. Graded CR/NC. Open only to OT majors. 560 Contemporary Issues in School-Based Prerequisite: completion of all OT major aca- Practice (4, FaSp) Current issues in school- 464 Occupational Therapy Skills Theory III demic requirements. based occupational therapy evaluation, ongo- (4, Sp) Analysis of occupational therapy skills ing assessment and intervention. Topics and activities in the understanding of the 490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8, FaSp) include successful collaboration in inclusive individual’s participation in occupation. Par- Individual research and readings. Not avail- classrooms and on IFSP and IEP teams. ticular emphasis will be given to the occupa- able for graduate credit. Prerequisite: depart- Open only to OT majors. Graded CR/NC. tional tasks of supervision; and the design, mental approval. Open only to OT majors. management and marketing of occupational 564 Sensory Integration (4, FaSp) Compre- therapy services. Open only to OT majors. 499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) hensive overview of sensory integration the- Course content to be selected in occupational ory and basic intervention principles. A case- 465 Advanced Occupational Therapy therapy and occupational science. Prerequisite: based approach will facilitate the integration Theory — Psychosocial (3, Sp) Selected departmental approval. of sensory integration, evidence-based prac- cases from occupational therapy practice in tice and occupational science. Open only to the area of psychosocial dysfunction; special 500abc Clinical Problems in Occupational OT majors. Graded CR/NC. emphasis on prevention, diagnosis, treat- Therapy (2-4, 2-4, 2-4, FaSpSm) Specific ment, management, consultation, communi- applications of occupational therapy practice 571 Assistive Technology (4, FaSp) Princi- cation, and use of community resources. in varied clinical/health settings. Seminar to ples of assessment, selection, training, and Open only to OT majors. Prerequisite: integrate theory with application of inter- follow-up with clients in the use of assistive OT 405, OT 415, OT 420, OT 463. vention principles for various populations. technologies to enable and enhance participa- Graded CR/NC. tion in a meaningful occupation. Open only 466 Advanced Occupational Therapy to OT majors. Graded CR/NC. Theory — Physical Dysfunction (3, Sp) 505 Seminar in Occupational Therapy (2-4) Selected cases from occupational therapy Occupational therapy and the health care sys- 572 Ergonomics (4, FaSp) Focus on the practice in the area of physical dysfunction; tem. Open only to OT majors. effects of physical design in the workplace with emphasis on prevention, diagnosis, on users’ injury rate, behavior, performance treatment, management, consultation, com- 506 History of Occupational Therapy Prac- and stress levels. Intervention for repetitive munication, and use of community resources. tice (4, Fa) Critical historical review of theo- motion included. Open only to OT majors. Open only to OT majors. Prerequisite: ries and practices in occupational therapy; Graded CR/NC. OT 405, OT 415, OT 420, OT 463. impact of projection of future models for practice; strategies for implementing change; 573 Hand Rehabilitation (4, FaSp) Occupa- 467 Advanced Occupational Therapy historical method. Open only to OT majors. tion-based evaluation and intervention for Theory — Pediatrics (3, Sp) Selected cases individuals with acute and chronic hand dis- from occupational therapy practice with chil- 507 Theory in a Practice Profession (4, Sp) orders. Topics include scar management, dren; prevention, diagnosis, treatment, man- Development of models and theories in a splinting, peripheral nerve injury, wound agement, consultation, communication, and practice discipline through scientific thought; healing and physical agent modalities. Open use of community resources in practice with criteria for assessing theories; general systems only to OT majors. Graded CR/NC. children. Open only to OT majors. Prerequi- theory. Open only to OT majors. site: OT 405, OT 415, OT 420, OT 463. 658 USC Independent Health Professions

574 Enhancing Motor Control for Occu- 610 Sensory Integrative Dysfunction 655 Work and Leisure (4, Sp) Ontogenesis pation (4, FaSp) Laboratory examining (4, FaSpSm) Differential evaluation of sen- and phylogenesis of work and leisure. Sys- approaches to assessment and remediation of sory integrative dysfunction; theory and tems view of person/environmental inter- motor control following upper motor neuron procedure for enhancing the processing of actions affecting competence and satisfaction lesions. An occupation-based approach to sensory data by children with learning and with activity. Occupation and the need for Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) will behavior disorders. Prerequisite: admission by mastery. be emphasized. Open only to OT majors. advance application and instructor’s approval Graded CR/NC. only; must be certified as an occupational or 660abcd Research Practicum in Occupation physical therapist. (1-1-1-1, FaSp) Supervised research in cur- 583 Lifestyle Redesign (4, FaSp) Seminar rent problems and issues in occupation. examining occupations and lifestyle redesign 612 Information Processing and Occupation Graded CR/NC. Open only to OT majors. as a contribution to health and well-being. (4, 2 years, Fa) Phylogenesis and ontogenesis Topics include therapeutic process, needs of human information processing capacity 686 Residency (6 or 12, max 24, FaSpSm) assessment, design and marketing of lifestyle enabling engagement in occupation; compo- Residency involving development, adminis- modules. Open only to OT majors. Graded nents and contributions to adaptation and tration, evaluation, or policy formulation for CR/NC. coping. occupation-centered programs in clinical or community settings. Development of port- 588 Research Methods (4, Fa) Descriptive, 650 Development of Adaptive Skills (4, Fa) folio for professional doctorate. Open to OT comparative, and evaluative research meth- Critical analysis of occupation as means and majors only. Graded CR/NC. ods; research tools and procedures; applica- product of human adaptation. Adaptive skill tion of general systems theory. Open only to development from traditional and occupa- 790 Research (1-12) Research leading to the OT majors. tional science approaches. Research methods doctorate. Maximum units which may be and results. applied to the degree to be determined by 590 Directed Research (1-12, FaSpSm) the department. Graded CR/NC. Open only Research leading to the master’s degree. 651 Adaptation and Disability (4, Sp) Social to OT majors. Maximum units which may be applied to the and cultural adaptation to disabilities and degree to be determined by the department. stigmatized medical conditions through 794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0, Graded CR/NC. Open only to OT majors. anthropological studies of groups and individ- FaSp) Credit on acceptance of dissertation. uals. Training in ethnographic methods with Graded IP/CR/NC. Open only to OT majors. 594abz Master’s Thesis (2-2-0, FaSp) Credit such populations. (Duplicates credit in for- on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC. mer OT 551.) Open only to OT majors. 653 Play and Occupation (4, 2 years, Sp) 599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Major conceptual, theoretical, and empirical Recent developments in occupational ther- studies of play; development and orga- apy and occupational science. Prerequisite: nization of play in relation to occupation; departmental approval. research on play as occupation. (Duplicates credit in former OT 553.) 604 Temporal Adaptation: Organization and Use of Time (4, 2 years, Fa) Environmental, biological, psychological and socio-cultural influences on perceptions of and utilization of time. Implications for human adaptation.