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 for 3 year program (Based on AY 23-24)*
| |
Graduate Tuition |
Program Fees |
Books** |
University Fees/Loan Fees |
|
| Summer Year 1 |
$1,355/credit x 7 credits = $9,485 |
$46 |
$300 |
$280/$0 |
$10,111 |
| Year 1 |
$1,355/credit x 28 credits = $37,940 |
$128 |
$500 |
$400/$0 |
$38,968 |
| Year 2 |
$1,355/credit x 31 credits = $42,005 |
$187 |
$500 |
$400/$0 |
$43,092 |
| Year 3 |
$1,355/credit x 31 credits = $42,005 |
$355 |
$100 |
$400/$0 |
$42,860 |
| TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
$135,031 |
*tuition and fees are subject to change
**The Gannon Library has a copy of every OT textbook for students to use at no cost while in the library.
***Gannon University does not charge additional loan fees however loan originators may assess a % fee to borrowers.
For more information on tuition and fees please visit the tuition web page.
Program Options
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy