Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (OT)
- http://www.usc.edu/schools/ihp/ot/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in CHP133; phone (323) 442-1865.
Survey of the impact of public institutions, the private sector, and cultural practices on health and the delivery of health care in the United States.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ANTH department but may qualify for major credit in OT. To register, enroll in ANTH 105.
- Note: Register for lecture, one discussion, lab and one section of WRIT 140 listed below (unless you have already satisfied the Writing Requirement)
- Concurrent enrollment: WRIT 140
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10608R | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MWF | 96 of 100 | Anita Kumar | SGM123 |  | |
| 10609R | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Monday | 23 of 25 | GFS108 | |||
| 10610R | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Monday | 25 of 25 | GFS108 | |||
| 10611R | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | GFS108 | |||
| 10612R | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | GFS108 |
Concurrent Course
WRIT 140: Writing and Critical Reasoning (4.0 units)
Focuses on analytical and argumentative writing skills requisite to academic and professional writing. Emphasizes logical analysis of texts and other data, effective use of evidence, ethical argumentation, and stylistic and grammatical fluency. Requires concurrent enrollment with an affiliated General Education course in the Social Issues category. Students must achieve a satisfactory score on the verbal portion of the SAT, the USC Writing Examination, or credit for WRIT 120 or 121 bef
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64300D | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 17 of 17 | Amy Schroeder | GFS228 | | |
| 64445D | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 17 of 17 | Timothy Wirkus | GFS204 | | |
| 64450D | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 17 of 17 | Amy Schroeder | GFS205 | | |
| 66998D | Lab | 7:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 914 of 2000 | BOV AUD |
Foundation of medical terminology and hospital abbreviations useful for practice in health care.
- Note: Tuesday Aug 28, Oct 18, Dec 4. 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Room VKC 158
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47702D | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 47 of 50 | Myka Winder | TBA | |
Introduction to theoretical concepts concerning the relationship of engagement in activities (occupations) to health and well being. Application of these perspectives to students' own lives.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47700R | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 55 of 55 | Kimberly Morris | THH114 | | |
| 47701R | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 38 of 45 | Kimberly Morris | THH114 | |
Introduction to concept of occupation and overview of human drive for meaningful activity; impact of occupations on health and well-being; analysis of personal occupational patterns; selected therapeutic applications.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47703R | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 54 of 65 | Kate Crowley | THH212 | | |
| 47704R | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 38 of 55 | Kate Crowley | SOSB44 | |
An anatomical survey of the human musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and urinary system. Open to occupational therapy majors only. Recommended preparation: introductory undergraduate course in biology
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47705D | Lecture | 1:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 25 | Shawn Roll | CHP111 | |
Theories and practice of the creative process in varied media, genres and occupations. Explores creativity in the arts, sciences, professions, evolution, daily life, and culture.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47712R | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 19 of 25 | Kimberly Morris | MRF229 | | |
| 47713R | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 8 of 30 | Kimberly Morris | VKC211 | | |
| 47714R | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 46 of 53 | Kimberly Morris | THH114 | |
Examines family structures and processes, the occupational dimensions of families, and the meanings embedded in the acts of daily life of contemporary families.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47722R | Lecture | 6:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 50 of 60 | Kate Crowley | SOSB46 | | |
| 47723R | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 30 of 50 | Kate Crowley | SOSB44 | |
Analysis of life stories, life histories, and testimonies in social interactions, texts, and films. Life stories are an occupation to re-create the "Self" in response to conflict and change.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47719R | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 5 of 25 | Gelya Frank | VKC211 | PDF (489450 KB) | |
| 47720R | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 6 of 25 | Gelya Frank | THH106 | PDF (489450 KB) | |
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. Open only to upper division and Masterâ??s level Occupational Therapy majors.
- Prerequisite: (OT 405 and OT 440 and OT 441)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Master Student
- Note: FIRST YEAR STUDENTS ONLY, Cohort A Register for lecture section 47732, which meets Tuesday morning AND Thursday afternoon. Also register for one lab, section 47734 OR 47735 SECOND YEAR STUDENTS ONLY, Cohort B Register for lecture section 47814, which meets Tuesday morning AND Wednesday afternoon. Also register for one lab, section 47815 OR 47816.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47732R | Lecture | 9:00-12:00pm | Tuesday | 40 of 42 | Jane Baumgarten | CHP109 | | |
| 1:00-4:00pm | Thursday | CHP109 | ||||||
| 47734R | Lab | 1:00-4:00pm | Tuesday | 19 of 21 | Jane Baumgarten | CHP110D | ||
| 47735R | Lab | 9:00-12:00pm | Thursday | 21 of 22 | Jane Baumgarten | CHP139 | ||
| 47814R | Lecture | 9:00-12:00pm | Tuesday | 41 of 42 | Samia Rafeedie | CHP111 | | |
| 1:00-4:00pm | Wednesday | CHP111 | ||||||
| 47815R | Lab | 9:00-12:00pm | Wednesday | 20 of 21 | Samia Rafeedie | CHP139 | ||
| 47816R | Lab | 1:00-4:00pm | Tuesday | 21 of 21 | Samia Rafeedie | CHP139 |
Scientific and theoretical underpinnings and knowledge and skills necessary for occupational therapy evaluation and intervention in mental health practice; incorporates related Level I Fieldwork. Open only to upper division and Masterâ??s level Occupational Therapy majors.
- Prerequisite: (OT 405 and OT 440 and OT 441)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Master Student
- Note: FIRST YEAR STUDENTS ONLY, Cohort B Register for lecture section 47738, which meets Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Also register for one lab, section 47740 OR 47741 SECOND YEAR STUDENTS ONLY, Cohort C Register for lecture section 47818, which meets Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Also register for one lab, section 47819 OR 47820
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47738R | Lecture | 9:00-12:00pm | Tuesday | 43 of 43 | Sarah Bream | CHP112 | | |
| 9:00-12:00pm | Wednesday | CHP111 | ||||||
| 47740R | Lab | 1:00-4:00pm | Wednesday | 22 of 22 | Sarah Bream | CHP139 | ||
| 47741R | Lab | 1:00-4:00pm | Tuesday | 21 of 22 | Sarah Bream | CHP112 | ||
| 47818R | Lecture | 1:00-4:00pm | Wednesday | 40 of 42 | Deborah Pitts, | CHP112 | | |
| 1:00-4:00pm | Thursday | Sarah Bream | CHP112 | |||||
| 47819R | Lab | 9:00-12:00pm | Wednesday | 21 of 22 | Deborah Pitts, Sarah Bream | CHP112 | ||
| 47820R | Lab | 9:00-12:00pm | Thursday | 19 of 21 | Deborah Pitts, Sarah Bream | CHP112 |
Scientific and theoretical underpinnings and knowledge and skills necessary for occupational therapy evaluation and intervention in pediatrics; incorporates related Level I Fieldwork. Open only to upper division and Masterâ??s level Occupational Therapy majors.
- Prerequisite: (OT 405 and OT 440 and OT 441)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Master Student
- Note: FIRST YEAR STUDENTS ONLY, Cohort C Register for lecture section 47744, which meets Wednesday morn AND Thursday afternoons Also register for one lab, section 47746 OR 47747 SECOND YEAR STUDENTS ONLY, Cohort A Register for lecture section 47822, which meets Tuesday morning AND Thursday afternoon. Also register for one lab, section 47823 OR 47824
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47744R | Lecture | 9:00-12:00pm | Wednesday | 42 of 42 | Karrie Kingsley, | CHP113A | | |
| 1:00-4:00pm | Thursday | Joan Surfus | CHP111 | |||||
| 47746R | Lab | 1:00-4:00pm | Wednesday | 22 of 22 | Karrie Kingsley, Joan Surfus | CHP113B | ||
| 47747R | Lab | 9:00-12:00pm | Thursday | 20 of 21 | Karrie Kingsley, Joan Surfus | CHP111 | ||
| 47822R | Lecture | 9:00-12:00pm | Tuesday | 38 of 42 | Susan Spitzer, | CHP113A | | |
| 1:00-4:00pm | Thursday | Bonnie Nakasuji | CHP113A | |||||
| 47823R | Lab | 9:00-12:00pm | Thursday | 20 of 21 | Susan Spitzer, Bonnie Nakasuji | CHP113B | ||
| 47824R | Lab | 1:00-4:00pm | Tuesday | 18 of 21 | Susan Spitzer, Bonnie Nakasuji | CHP113B |
Introduction to basic tenets of occupational therapy history and practice, the professionâ??s language, and foundations of occupational science; incorporates experience and analysis of activities. Open only to upper division and Master's Occupational Therapy majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Master Student
- Note: OT Juniors only
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47730R | Lecture-Lab | 8:30-11:50am | Tuesday | 18 of 30 | Myka Winder | CENTER |   |
Exploration of efficacy, therapeutic use of self, empathy and mindfulness; development of self-awareness to support the art, craft and skill of effective therapeutic relationships. Open only to upper division and Masterâ??s level Occupational Therapy majors.
- Prerequisite: (OT 405 and OT 440 and OT 441)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Master Student
- Note: FIRST YEAR STUDENTS ONLY Cohort A is section 47752 Cohort B is section 47753 Cohort C is section 47751
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47751R | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Monday | 42 of 42 | Linda Fazio | CHP112 | | |
| 47752R | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Monday | 41 of 41 | Erna Blanche | CHP113A | | |
| 47753R | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Monday | 42 of 42 | Linda Fazio | CHP112 | |
Review of joint and muscle structure and function; application of basic biomechanical, neuromuscular and musculoskeletal principles to the analysis of everyday activities and therapeutic interventions. Open only to upper division and Master's Occupational Therapy majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Master Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47731R | Lecture-Lab | 8:30-11:50am | Thursday | 19 of 30 | Samia Rafeedie | CHP224 | |
Traditions and methods of qualitative research; development of skills for research design, implementation and dissemination; critique of qualitative research for evidence-based practice and occupational science. Open only to upper division and Masterâ??s level Occupational Therapy majors.
- Prerequisite: (OT 405 and OT 440 and OT 441)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Master Student
- Note: FIRST YEAR STUDENTS ONLY cohort A register for section 47758 OR 47760 cohort B register for section 47758 OR 47759 cohort C register for section 47759 OR 47760
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47758R | Lecture | 1:00-4:00pm | Tuesday | 47 of 48 | Julie McLaughlin Gray | CHP225 | | |
| 47759R | Lecture | 1:00-4:00pm | Wednesday | 46 of 46 | Beth Pyatak | CHP225 | | |
| 47760R | Lecture | 9:00-12:00pm | Thursday | 45 of 46 | Clarissa Saunders-Newton | CHP225 | |
Clinical internship to qualify for professional certification. Seminar to integrate theory with application of treatment principles for various populations. Graded CR/NC. Open only to OT majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science
- Note: Parttime fieldwork 47789 Fulltime fieldwork 47790
| Section | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47789R | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 24 | Jaynee Meyer | OFFICE | | |
| 47790R | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 15 | Jaynee Meyer | OFFICE | |
Examination of relationship of occupation to health, well-being, participation; critical thinking about lifestyle factors influencing occupational engagement; occupational science and wellness in occupational therapy practice. Open only to Occupational Therapy majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy
- Note: SECOND YEAR STUDENTS ONLY -- All Cohorts HMR 100 Hastings Auditorium
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47826R | Lecture | 1:00-4:00pm | Monday | 131 of 134 | Carlin Daley | TBA | |
Development of a proposal for new or extended services; includes trends analysis, needs assessment, literature review, marketing plan, mock funding request, program evaluation and presentation. Open only to Occupational Therapy majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy
- Note: SECOND YEAR STUDENTS ONLY Cohort A register for section 47829 OR 47830 Cohort B register for section 47830 OR 47828 Cohort C register for section 47828 OR 47829.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47828R | Lecture | 9:00-12:00pm | Wednesday | 40 of 40 | Linda Fazio | CHP109 | | |
| 47829R | Lecture | 9:00-12:00pm | Thursday | 39 of 40 | Linda Fazio | CHP109 | | |
| 47830R | Lecture | 1:00-4:00pm | Tuesday | 40 of 40 | Linda Fazio | CHP109 | |
Recent developments in occupational therapy and occupational science.
| Section | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Topics in Rehabilitation Clinical Trials | |||||||||
| 47916D | 4.0 | Lecture | 1:00-4:15pm | Monday | 5 of 12 | Florence Clark, Mike Carlson, Jim Gordon | CHP221 |  | |
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.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47870D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 6 | Erna Blanche | OFFICE | |
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.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (OT 550 or OT 585)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Occupational Therapy
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47879R | Lecture | 5:30-8:20pm | Monday | 22 of 48 | Erna Blanche, Tessa Milman | CHP113A | | |
| 47911R | Lecture | 5:30-8:20pm | Tuesday | 23 of 28 | Amanda Aaron, Tessa Milman | CHP113A | |
Information accurate as of 3/11/2013 8:50 AM.