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 on a faculty-led fieldwork trip.
Accredited by the American Council of
Occupational Therapy Education. - Join graduates who have attained
a 100% pass rate on their national
certification exam in 2019 and 2020.
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, individuals who have experienced 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 ClinEdWeb.
- 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