Program Overview
Occupational Therapy is a profession that works with a variety
of individuals with disabilities in all stages of the human life
cycle. Occupational therapists develop, teach and evaluate
specific rehabilitation programs for each individual in an effort
to help clients achieving health, well-being, and participation in
meaningful activities. Occupational therapists work in all
areas of health care, including hospitals, private practice,
schools, long term care, mental health and community programs, home
health care, business and industry, and consulting.
Opportunities for advancement are great, and after working
only a short time, Occupational Therapy graduates may advance to
become supervisors, clinical educators, case managers and ADA
consultants. A master's degree is required in order to be
eligible to take the national certification exam. The Federal
Department of Labor outlook for Occupational Therapy is for it to
grow "much faster than average" - that is, growing by more than 27%
over the next 10 years. Many of our graduates have jobs prior to
graduation and frequently select from multiple employment offers.
The U.S. News and World Report (2016) identifies Occupational
Therapy as one of "the best health careers" (#17/100) which should
have strong growth over the next decade.
What Makes Us Different
- Gannon University is one of the few Occupational Therapy
programs that offer select students opportunities for graduate
assistantships, teaching assistantships, as well as departmental
scholarships for the last year of the program.
- Students in Gannon's Occupational Therapy program will
integrate research and active learning experiences in the classroom
and community.
Occupational Therapy Tuition
- Per Credit Rate: $1,265
- For more information on tuition and fees please visit the tuition web page.
*tuition and fees are
subject to change
Program Options
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy