Aug 22, 2024  
USC Catalogue 2024-2025 
    
USC Catalogue 2024-2025

Foundations of Lifestyle Redesign® Graduate Certificate


The Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Lifestyle Redesign® is available for occupational therapy students or occupational therapists who wish to obtain advanced training in Lifestyle Redesign. Graduate Certificate courses fulfill the didactic requirements to be eligible for certification in Lifestyle Redesign, and prepare occupational therapy students to be able to design and implement Lifestyle Redesign interventions with diverse client populations.

Admissions Requirements:

Current USC Chan Graduate Students: Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Lifestyle Redesign who are currently enrolled in a Chan graduate program at USC and are in good standing with a 3.0 GPA, can submit an online application form located on the Chan Division website: chan.usc.edu/students/applications/graduate-certificate.

USC Chan Alumni can also submit an online application form located on the Chan Division website: chan.usc.edu/students/applications/graduate-certificate.

Prospective Applicants: Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Lifestyle Redesign who are currently registered and/or 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 or CV (upload via online application)
  • A Letter of Recommendation (uploaded via online application)

The Graduate Certificate requires a minimum of 12 units.

Required Courses


Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Lifestyle Redesign® (USC Chan Graduate Students and Externally Trained Occupational Therapists)


Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Lifestyle Redesign® (USC Chan Alumni)


Alumni Note


Alumni who do not meet the 12-unit requirement from the above listed courses must take additional elective units to meet the 12-unit minimum requirement for the Graduate Certificate. Alumni who have completed 12 units must be currently enrolled in at least 1 unit at USC in order to obtain the Graduate Certificate.