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    USC Occupational Therapy
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation USC lists for Occupational Therapy transfers starts with OT 200, PSYC 337L and PSYC 360; the full list is below.

    82 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    82
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Occupational Therapy

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    Major Requirements

    USC Occupational Therapy Major Preparation

    The courses USC lists as Occupational Therapy major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Pre-Professional Courses

    Complete all of these

    • OT 200 Medical Terminology for Health Professions
    • PSYC 337L Adult Development and Aging
    • PSYC 360 Psychological Disorders

    Complete 1 of these

    • OT 250 Introduction to Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
    • SOCI 200gm Introduction to Sociology
    • ANTH 201g Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology

    Complete 1 of these

    • OT 251 Across the Lifespan: Occupations, Health and Disability
    • EDUC 589 Lifespan Development

    Complete 1 of these

    • OT 260 Human Functional Anatomy for Allied Health Professions

    Complete 1 of these

    • OT 261 Human Physiology for Allied Health Professions
    • BISC 307L General Physiology
    • HBIO 420L Applied Human Physiology

    Required Professional Courses

    Complete all of these

    • OT 509 Seniors Rising:Occupational Foundations for Graduate Success
    • OT 510 Foundations of Occupation: Kinesiology in Daily Life
    • OT 511 Reflection in Practice
    • OT 514 Foundations of Occupation: Neuroscience in Daily Life
    • OT 516 Foundations of Occupation: Creativity, Craft and Activity Analysis
    • OT 517 Foundations of Occupation: Sensory Processing in Daily Life
    • OT 519 Theoretical Foundations of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
    • OT 521 Communication in Practice
    • OT 526 Practice Scholar: Applying Quantitative Evidence
    • OT 501L Practice Immersion: Adult Physical Rehabilitation
    • OT 502L Practice Immersion: Mental Health
    • OT 503L Practice Immersion: Pediatrics
    • OT 504L Practice Immersion: Productive Aging and Geriatrics

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does USC have an Occupational Therapy major for transfer students?

    Yes. USC offers Occupational Therapy and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Occupational Therapy?

    USC's Occupational Therapy major preparation includes OT 200, PSYC 337L, PSYC 360, OT 250, SOCI 200gm and ANTH 201g, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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