Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Science

Would you like to:

• Shed new light on what it means to be human?
• Position yourself as a key player in shaping the future of health care?
• Create a more humane world through scientific discovery?
• Become an agent of change to enhance human life through understanding occupation?

The first program of its kind in the world, USC's Ph.D. program in Occupational Science gives you the opportunity to:

• Attend innovative, interdisciplinary courses taught by internationally acclaimed faculty
• Enjoy small classes that promote individual attention from faculty
• Participate in on-going research projects and receive faculty mentoring
• Join an international intellectual community

As a Ph.D. student in Occupational Science, you can contribute to a new interdisciplinary science that has immense implications for Occupational Therapy practice and many other disciplines.

Discover how a Ph.D. in Occupational Science could support your personal and professional goals by contacting Sarah Kelly, Director of Admissions, at (866) 385-4250 or skelly@usc.edu.

Learn more about the Ph.D. program:

What is Occupational Science?
Why get a Ph.D. in OS?
Program Overview
Program Sequence
Community of Scholars
Curriculum Components
Learning Outcomes
Requirements to Graduate
Admission
PhD Projects