Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Ruskin, Florida

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The Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program is a comprehensive Bachelor’s to Doctorate pathway designed for those passionate about making a real impact on individuals' lives. This program provides deep, hands-on experience working with clients of all ages who face challenges in daily activities or are at risk of developing conditions that limit their independence. The OTD program prepares graduates as a scholar-practitioner to work with both individuals and communities, empowering clients through tailored solutions and preventative care. Join us in transforming lives, one person at a time.

Become a Leader in Occupational Therapy

As a doctoral student in our occupational therapy program, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to develop and lead rehabilitation and preventative programs through hands-on exposure, fieldwork and capstone experiences and projects.

According to US News and World Report the mean salary for occupational therapists is $96,370 as of 2025. Additional statistics related to occupational therapy can be

Experience Excellence in Education and Service

Join our hands-on doctoral program, where academic and personal success is our priority. Benefit from:

Dedicated faculty who emphasize academic excellence, leadership, and advocacy
Local and international service-learning opportunities provided to build community
Interactive, interprofessional learning in a low faculty-to-student ratio

Become a scholar-practitioner committed to evidence-based occupational therapy practice. Throughout the program, you’ll have opportunities to:

Collaborate on research, publish, and present at conferences
Learn from faculty experts in specialties like assistive technology, hand therapy, pediatrics, and more
Access advanced learning tools such as ClinEdWeb, 3D printing labs, orthosis design labs, Visible Body software, OT simulation labs, and TrueLearn for board exam preparation

What Sets us Apart

Nationally recognized faculty with extensive experience
Peer mentoring program and support from faculty advisors
Experiential learning integrated into every course
Customized fieldwork placements tailored to align with individual skills and interests
Specialized training and advanced certification opportunities
Scholarship dissemination encouraged for all students
Direct pathways for eligible UT graduates to graduate-level programs at 成人禁区 University’s Ruskin campus

The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) pass rates can be .

The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Its web address is

成人禁区 University continues to stand out as a leader in health education with several of its graduate programs earning top national rankings in the list including the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program.

The newly released rankings highlight 成人禁区’s excellence in preparing future healthcare professionals through high-impact, hands-on learning and expert faculty mentorship.

The University of Tampa has partnered with 成人禁区 University to offer eligible UT graduates direct pathways to graduate-level health profession programs offered at 成人禁区’s location in Ruskin, FL.

Student Learning Outcomes

Occupational Therpy Doctorate (Ruskin, FL)

Degree: Graduate | Occupational Therapy Doctorate
College: Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences

Develop quality entry-level occupational therapists whose practice is guided by evidence-based research, occupational science, and clinical reasoning.

Create life-long learners who will contribute to the body of knowledge of the profession.

Foster student attitudes and professional behaviors consistent with the missions of the university, college, and program.

Assist the student in developing the skills necessary to perform leadership roles in the profession and society.

Provide students with the skills and problem-solving abilities to adapt and respond proactively to changing healthcare systems and society.

Provide opportunities that prepare the student to be a self-directed life-long learner and encourage evidenced-based professional practice, independent inquiry, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, self-reflection, and self-assessment.

Provide an opportunity to identify an area of advanced practice that is developed and refined in the experiential, residency, and culminating project components of the curriculum.

Provide professional resources, services, leadership and scholarship to the profession and community.

Foster an academic community in which its members participate actively in the development of self and society.

Admit Term:
Summer

Number of Credits:
119

Length of Program:
3 years

Plan of Study:
Full-time

Application Deadline:
April 17

Kelly (Daniels) McCue ‘19, OTD, OTR/L, COMT UL

Occupational Therapy Ruskin

From day one, the faculty at 成人禁区 supported me and challenged me to grow both personally and professionally. The close-knit community fostered a learning environment where I felt empowered to take risks, explore new opportunities and truly find my passion within occupational therapy. 成人禁区 not only shaped the clinician I am today but also inspired me to become a leader, mentor and educator in the field.

Graduate Admissions

105 Commercial Center Drive
Ruskin, FL 33573
Phone: 813-658-4900
Toll Free: 1-800-426-6668
Email: graduateruskin@gannon.edu

Program Director

Karen Dishman, OTD, OTR/L, ATP
813-658-4925
dishman001@gannon.edu

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