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Gannon University
Erie, PA
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- ppOTD
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- Public For-Profit
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- 4 years
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Cost of Living: Below national average cost of living
Erie, PA is about 0.91x the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment lowers the living allowance from $3,000 to about $2,730 per month. Local rent and commuting choices can still move your actual budget meaningfully.
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About the School
Gannon University, a private Catholic institution located in Erie, Pennsylvania, offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines. The university's Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences provides advanced degrees in health-related fields, including the Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (ppOTD). This program is designed for practicing occupational therapists seeking to enhance their skills and assume leadership roles within the profession. Please note that Gannon University is no longer enrolling new students into the ppOTD program.
Curriculum
The ppOTD curriculum comprises 34 credits, structured over two years of part-time study. Courses include Applied Research in Clinical Practice, Advanced Occupations, OT in Community Health and Wellness, Capstone Project Development, Expanded Models of Practice for OT, Capstone Project Proposal, Advanced Leadership and Ethics, Reasoning & Evidence-Based Practice, Analysis of Policy and Change in OT, Teaching in Practice and Community, Entrepreneurship for the OT Professional, and a culminating Capstone Project. This comprehensive curriculum is designed to prepare occupational therapists for advanced practice and leadership roles.
Facilities
Gannon University’s entry‑level Occupational Therapy Doctoral program operates on both its Erie, Pennsylvania and Ruskin, Florida campuses. In Erie, students benefit from on‑campus laboratories and on-site clinics, including the Little Knights Clinic where fourth‑year students provide supervised OT services to children aged birth to 21. In Ruskin, the program leverages dedicated OT lab spaces and close relationships with local health providers, offering hands‑on experiences in community settings throughout the Tampa Bay area. These clinical and lab resources support students through Level II fieldwork and a 14‑week doctoral capstone experience, ensuring robust practical training.
Demographics
Gannon’s OT program attracts a diverse mix of students across its track options: five‑year combined, post‑baccalaureate, OTA‑to‑OT, and the new entry‑level doctoral pathway. Since admitting its first direct‑entry OTD cohort in fall 2024 at Erie and maintaining operations in Ruskin, the program draws primarily recent undergraduates alongside OTA‑experienced students; precise gender and ethnic breakdowns are not published. Cohort sizes are kept intentionally small to foster individualized mentorship, with student populations equally represented across campuses and track types.
Last Updated: Jun 27, 2025