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Restore Functionality and Freedom

Help others regain their loss of functionality due to injury, illness or disability. At Shawnee State University our physical and occupational therapy degree programs position you for entry or advancement in a rewarding career that can impact health and well-being. Pursue an accelerated bachelor’s degree that transitions to a master’s in OT in one program, or earn your doctorate credential in OT and prepare to take the lead in this restorative healthcare field.

Undergraduate Degrees & Programs

Graduate Degrees & Programs

Certificate – Behavioral Health Paraprofessional Training

Certificate- Behavioral Health Paraprofessional Training | In-Person

Help shape a greener world with this specialized certificate designed for those interested in sustainability and environmental design. You’ll explore ecological planning, native plant use, stormwater management, and conservation-focused landscaping techniques. Ideal for environmental professionals, horticulturists, or community planners seeking focused skills in sustainable outdoor space development.

Associate – Occupational Therapy Assistant

Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant | In-Person

Help people of all ages build independence and quality of life. This program prepares you to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), working under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists. Gain experience in lab settings and complete two eight-week clinical rotations. From rehabilitation centers to schools and hospitals, your skills will support patients with physical, emotional, or developmental challenges. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification exam and pursue licensure in all 50 states.

Associate – Physical Therapy Assistant

Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assistant | In-Person

Play a vital role in helping patients recover from injury or illness through therapeutic movement and care. Learn how to support licensed physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for a variety of patient populations. With five semesters of academic and clinical training, you’ll graduate ready to take the National Physical Therapy Assistant Examination (NPTAE) and pursue work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, or schools. The program is accredited by CAPTE and built to reflect today’s healthcare standards.

Occupational Therapy Bachelor's to Master's

Occupational Therapy Bachelor’s to Master’s 3+2 | Bachelors In-Person | Masters Hybrid

Accelerate your path to a graduate-level OT degree and your entry to this rewarding field in
restorative healthcare. Earn a bachelor’s in just three years and funnel directly into a Master of
OT program. Prepare to advance occupational function in hospitals, rehabilitation centers,
nursing homes, public and private schools, and home health agencies.

Masters of Occupational Therapy

Masters of Occupational Therapy | Hybrid

Enable better living through better occupational performance. Gain the essentials you need in OT to help restore or establish occupational function in a number of areas through a blend of class theory, clinical skills, research competencies, and professional leadership approach. Prepare for meaningful service to those who have lost or want to develop occupational function in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, public and private schools, and home health agencies.

Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Occupational Therapy Doctorate (Post-Professional) | 100% Online

Take your professional approach to the highest level with this OT doctorate program you can complete fully online in a little as 16 months. Cultivate advanced scholarship and practice in occupational therapy, alongside development of your leadership aptitude in this field. Prepare for clinical leadership, high-level clinical practice, consulting, and academic settings.

Tools to Build The Future You Want

As a university with community-college roots, we are geared to sustain a spirit of upward momentum in all we do as a community and as individuals reaching for a future that honors every aspiration in learning and life. We build our education experience around a mission to nurture the success of each and every student, while fostering a pursuit of the highest standards of practice and leadership in every field to achieve a better collective future for us all.