Entry-Level Dual-Degree BS in Health Science Studies / Doctor of Occupational Therapy (4+2)

The Mission of the Department of Occupational Therapy at Quinnipiac University is to provide high quality education to develop occupational therapy practitioner-scholars and leaders who possess broad-based competencies to influence meaningful change in the health and functioning of individuals, populations, and communities. Through the Entry-level Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, the University strives to produce entry-level occupational therapy generalists with in-depth knowledge and skills to be practitioner-scholars and practice leaders of the future.

Graduates of the BS/OTD program will be able to:

1. Synthesis of Occupation: Synthesize and articulate in-depth knowledge of occupation with health and participation to guide the practice of occupational therapy

2. Professionalism and Leadership Development: Demonstrate professionalism and competent role performance and ongoing professional and leadership development.

3. Advocacy: Advocate for the distinct value of the occupational therapy

4. Professional Reasoning: Apply occupation- and client-centered principles and professional reasoning to produce positive outcomes individuals, communities, and populations within broader systems

5. Knowledge Translation and Evidence-Based Practice: Evaluate, synthesize, translate, and contribute to evidence that informs practice

6. Systems and Practice Contexts: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of systems and the ability to work collaboratively in intra/interprofessional teams within traditional and non-traditional/emerging or niche settings

Our programs will provide you with an innovative and experiential education that prepares you to thrive as a holistic clinician and make an impact in healthcare and the community. You'll be equipped with the tools and insights to become a trailblazer, not just a practitioner. Within our environment of support and respect, you will grow into an occupational therapist who shapes the future of our profession in both traditional and emerging OT environments. As a part of our program, students have endless opportunities: 

• Be advised by occupational faculty beginning day one of your first year.
• Earn certificates and badges including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Certificate and Interprofessional Healthcare Education Badge.
• Get involved in a variety of community initiates and events.
• Conduct faculty-mentored research and present at venues such as the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference.
• Become part of a First-Year Occupational Therapy Living-Learning Community or the Interprofessional Healthcare LLC.
• Learn in state-of-the-art facilities including Human Anatomy Lab, Standardized Patient Assessment Center and high-tech clinical practice labs.

Learn more about experiential learning in the program