Sensory Processing and Sensory Integration Graduate Certificate

The Sensory Processing/Sensory Integration Graduate Certificate (SP/SI GC) is intended for those students who would like to develop an expertise in identifying sensory processing disorders and using sensory integration treatments to address them. The certificate encompasses four courses with the last one delivered in conjunction with hands-on clinical practice. The SP/SI GC will position the students to translate the latest research on SI and SP into practice. Once the program is completed, graduates will be able to apply the information in clinical practice, research, advocacy and education.

An applied and overall GPA of 3.0 or above must be met to receive the SP/SI Graduate Certificate as required by the University for graduation. Final coursework graded C- or below or No credit is not acceptable for subject or unit credit toward any graduate certificate programs.

Admissions Requirements:

Current USC Chan Graduate Students and USC Chan Alumni:  Applicants for the Certificate in SP and SI who are currently enrolled in a Chan graduate program at USC and are in good standing with a 3.0 GPA, or Chan alumni who completed the applicable course work within the past seven years (see required courses), need only submit the appropriate paperwork for adding the certificate program, which may be obtained from the Chan Division.

Prospective Applicants: Applicants for the Certificate in SP and SI who are currently registered/licensed occupational therapists and have not matriculated at USC must submit a formal application on the USC Graduate Admission website.

Applicants must submit the following items:

• Official transcripts from ALL institutions attended must be sent directly to etrans@usc.edu.
• Résumé (upload via online application)
• A Letter of Recommendation (uploaded via online application)