Program Overview
The Occupational Therapy Program offers opportunities for in-depth study of, and clinical experiences with, clients of all ages who have limited capacity to perform to their expectations in their everyday lives or are at risk of developing a limiting condition. The goal of occupational therapy is to assist individuals to achieve their maximum level of independent living and quality of life through remediation of, adaptation to, or prevention of physical, cognitive, perceptual or mental health functional limitations. Occupational therapy utilizes the consultative process in addition to direct intervention and works with populations and systems as well as individuals.
This program is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in occupational therapy.
Gannon’s OT Program has two points of entry: a five-year, entry-level masters degree
program, and a three-year entry level masters degree program for students who enter after
obtaining a baccalaureate degree in another field. Students in the five-year program are
awarded a baccalaureate degree in health sciences at the end of their fourth year. Upon
completion of their fifth year students are awarded a Master of Science degree and are eligible
to take the National Certification Examination. Students in the three-year program graduate
with the Master of Science degree and are eligible to take the National Certification
Examination at the end of the three-year program.
Program Options
- Five-Year Bachelor/Master of Science
Curriculum and Course Descriptions
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Liberal Studies Core
The Liberal Studies Core Curriculum is one reflection of Gannon University's commitment to
its Catholic identity. The Core's design offers students a defined, integrated, shared
experience as the foundation for their undergraduate program.