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Gannon University

Erie, PA

Occupational Therapy Schools Public For-Profit

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Degrees: ppOTD

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Website: https://www.gannon.edu/academic-offerings/health-professions-and-sciences/graduate/post-professional-occupational-therapy-doctorate/

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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.

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Our analysis of GANNON:

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Student Loan Burden: $140,399

A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at GANNON, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $140,399. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Lower than 85% Nationally

The cost of living at GANNON is lower than 85% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.

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