Prepare for a Rewarding Career with an Occupational Therapy Degree from Gannon University
Occupational therapists help others achieve optimal participation in life's occupations after experiencing disruption due to illness, injury or disability. Occupational therapists adapt to ever-changing environments, work collaboratively with our global community, serve as leaders in society, and contribute to the knowledge base of the profession. Gannon's occupational therapy program will engage you in learning aspects of the evaluation, intervention and entire therapy process to secure your own purposeful career in occupational therapy.
- Study abroad for a semester in Rome or travel to Ecuador or Mexico on a faculty-led trip.
Accredited by the American Council of Occupational Therapy Education.- Become well prepared to complete your national certification exam upon graduation.
Learn to Lead the Way in Occupational Therapy
- Develop, teach and implement interventions and rehabilitation programs for a variety of people who have physical and mental challenges.
- Learn to help people across the lifespan, who suffer from injuries, illnesses and disabilities, experience independence in performing daily activities.
- Earn an annual median wage of $85,350, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Experience an Exceptional Learning Environment
- Enjoy several interprofessional and academic opportunities that prepare you to collaborate with health care professionals upon graduation.
- Access several software programs to enhance learning, such as the ICE Learning Library, Visible Body Software and Simucase.
- Present your research to the community at our annual Occupational Therapy Scholarship Celebration in your final semester.
Inspire Your Academic Success
Gain real-world knowledge through key courses including:
Introduction to Occupational Therapy Process: Explore the development of occupational therapy as a profession and learn the foundational concepts of the field.
Occupational Therapy Intervention: Psychosocial I: Examine occupational therapy models for psychosocial treatment approaches based on current research through an integration of theory and practice.
Community-Based Intervention: Explore therapeutic intervention within community-based practice and populations. Emphasis is on elderly needs, wellness programs, community centers, homeless populations and home health.
Achieve Your Possibilities
Gannon's occupational therapy programs provide an array of opportunities to prepare you for a purposeful career as an occupational therapist. You can:
- Complete two 12-week fieldwork courses that provide opportunities for clinical placements with major rehabilitation centers or smaller community health agencies.
- Participate in service-learning experiences that include: Functional Performance Adapted Crossfit, Purposeful Movement and Wellness program for those with Parkinson's disease, Wellsville USA, and the Little Knights Pediatric Pro-Bono Clinic.
- Secure student-worker positions to assist faculty in teaching and managing labs and lecture courses.
Occupational Therapy Tuition
- Per semester Flat Rate 12-18 Credits: $17,795
- Per Credit Rate: $875
- For more information on tuition and fees please visit the tuition web page.
*tuition and fees are subject to change