Division Electives Information

Types

Specialty Practice Course. These elective courses enable graduate students to broaden and deepen their knowledge and expertise in contemporary practice areas. They may be taken for 2-4 units depending on the semester.
Clinical Experiences (OT 500; A, B, C) include participation in various clinical/health settings in the community. May be taken for 2 to 4 units.
Research Experiences (OT 590) include participation in research projects with USC community partners. May be taken for 2 to 6 units.
Independent Study (OT 500/590) enables students to research a topic or participate in a clinical experience of their choice, supervised by a USC faculty member. May be taken for 2 to 6 units.
Other Options. You may take 4 units outside the OT division at the 500 hundred level or higher such as ENGR599 (Innovative Technology for Autism Spectrum Disorders).

12 units of electives are required for graduation.
At least 8 units must be OT electives, but all 12 units may be OT electives.
4 units may be taken outside the department if they are at the 400 level or higher.

Select 2 units of your choice. Complete the Fall 2013 Elective Planning Form.
Return the form to Peter Wittrock in the OT Office, or via email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or by fax to (323) 442-1540.
If a course requires an interview, the instructor will contact the student via email or phone to make an appointment.

If you have question concerning registering for electives, contact Peter Wittrock at (323) 442-1861, or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
If you need advisement on which courses to take, contact Deborah B. Pitts at (323) 442-2855, or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
If you have registration or scheduling questions concerning core courses, contact Maddy Zamani at (323) 442-1865, or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).