Overview

Occupational therapists work with a wide variety of clients throughout their life spans. For students interested in reaching out to children with autism or cerebral palsy, adults who have work-related injuries or mental health concerns, or older adults with a range of disabilities from Alzheimer’s disease to arthritis, Gannon’s occupational therapy program prepares students to help others experience independence.

Occupational Therapy majors from Gannon University learn how to develop, teach and evaluate specific interventions and rehabilitation programs for a wide variety of people of all ages with physical and mental challenges.

Students will work to become occupational therapists through hands-on training in the technologically advanced Human Performance Laboratory, occupations laboratory and movement laboratory, and on-location through regularly offered Fieldwork Level I rotations to Ecuador as well as at fieldwork sites located throughout the United States.

Career options:

Licensed occupational therapists are employed in a number of settings. Such opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following:

community mental health agencies
independent practices
military and field medical facilities
nursing homes
psychiatric facilities
rehabilitation hospitals
school systems

Additionally, opportunities for advancement in the field are great, and after working only a short time, occupational therapy graduates may progress to become:

case managers
clinical educators
consultants
faculty members
rehabilitation directors

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Occupational Role Acquisition

Occupational Science and Analysis

Analysis of Human Movement

Structural Function of Neuromusculoskeletal system

Theoretical Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Medical Sciences

Clinical Neuroscience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

131 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy View 70 other Bachelors in Occupational Therapy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Evidence of English Proficiency

Transcripts

Letter(s) of recommendation

Additional Documents

Bank Statement and Affidavit of Support Form

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

38140 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19070 USD per semester during 60 months.
National

38140 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19070 USD per semester during 60 months.
In-State

38140 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19070 USD per semester during 60 months.

Living costs for Erie

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

About 90% of Gannon students qualify for financial assistance through scholarships, grants, loans and employment. Gannon is committed to working with each student to maximize financial aid. Students are encouraged to complete the Early Version Award application to enable the University to provide an advanced notice of a financial aid package.

International students are eligible for Athletic as well as Academic Scholarships which are based on transcripts and test scores.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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