Entry-Level Dual-Degree BS in Health Science Studies / Master of Occupational Therapy (4+1.5)

The mission of the Department of Occupational Therapy at Quinnipiac University is to provide high-quality education to develop occupational therapy practitioner-scholars as well as OT scholar-leaders at both entry and advanced practice levels. In all programs, students will gain the broad-based knowledge and skills needed to influence meaningful change in the health and functioning of individuals, populations and communities.

We are recognized for programs that are models for innovative occupational therapy education; faculty who are role models of excellence in practice, service leadership, teaching and clinical scholarship; and graduates who are forward thinking, compassionate, inclusive and competent occupational therapists. We strive for excellence and endeavor to educate our students to meet and exceed our program learning outcomes.

Graduates of the occupational therapy program will demonstrate competency in:

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

• Professional Identity and Role Competence: Demonstrate professionalism and competent role performance.

• Advocacy: Advocate for the distinct value of occupational therapy for individuals, groups and populations.

• Professional Reasoning: Apply occupation- and client-centered principles and professional reasoning as part of the occupational therapy process to produce positive outcomes with individuals, communities and populations within systems.

• Evidence-Based Practice and Knowledge Translation: Evaluate, synthesize, translate and contribute evidence to inform practice and support the delivery of OT services. 

• Occupational Therapy Roles in Systems and Practice Contexts: Demonstrate knowledge of systems and occupational therapy roles in order to work collaboratively in intra/interprofessional teams within traditional and role-emerging 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
• 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