UT Gannon Programs
The University of Tampa has partnered with Gannon University to offer eligible UT graduates a direct pathway to graduate-level health programs offered at Gannon’s satellite campus in Ruskin, FL. UT students who meet admission requirements which include graduating with a bachelor of science in allied health in the last three years will receive preferential consideration for entry into the program.
To learn more about Gannon University Programs for UT students, email Professor Ronda Sturgill, rsturgill@ut.edu.
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
Occupational Therapy
This partnership guarantees admission of up to five qualified UT graduates to enter Gannon’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate program per academic year.
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The Occupational Therapy Doctorate at Gannon University invites University of Tampa student’s opportunities for in-depth study of, and clinical experiences with, clients of all ages who have limited capacity to perform to their expectations in their everyday lives or are at risk of developing a limiting condition. The goal of occupational therapy is to assist individuals to achieve their maximum level of independent living and quality of life through remediation of, adaptation to, or prevention of physical, cognitive, perceptual or mental health functional limitations. Occupational therapy utilizes the consultative process in addition to direct intervention and works with populations and systems as well as individuals.
This three-year bachelor’s to doctorate program offers opportunities for in-depth study of, and clinical experiences with, clients of all ages who have limited capacity to perform to their expectations in their everyday lives or are at risk of developing a limiting condition.
Upon completion, students will be prepared to:
- Develop quality entry-level occupational therapists guided by occupational science and clinical reasoning in their practice.
- Create lifelong learners who contribute to the body of knowledge of the profession.
- Foster student attitudes and professional behaviors consistent with the mission of the University, College and Program.
- Assist the student in developing skills necessary to perform leadership roles in the profession and society.
- Foster an academic community in which its members participate actively in the development of self and society.
Occupational Therapists (OT’s) evaluate and treat people who have injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. They help clients such as those with disabilities meet goals to develop, recover, improve, and maintain skills needed for daily living and working to live independently. OT’s often find work in the following environments:
- Education
- Hospitals
- Nursing care facilities
- Home healthcare
- Offices of physical, occupational, audiologist and speech therapist
- Forty (40) hours of observation in multiple occupational therapy settings.
- Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree with a major in Allied Health at UT
- Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Pre-requisite course GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Successful completion of all pre-requisite courses with a grade of “C” or better
Physical Therapy
This partnership guarantees admission of up to five qualified UT graduates to enter Gannon’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program per academic year.
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The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Gannon University invites University of Tampa students to be leaders in educating autonomous physical therapists who participate in integrative and collaborative practice to facilitate high quality health and educational outcomes. We will be practitioners of choice in the community, recognized as experts in movement, function and health. As leaders we will embrace our social responsibility, promote humanistic care, and contribute to the profession's body of knowledge.
This three-year doctorate program is a leader in educating autonomous physical therapists who participate in integrative and collaborative practice while emphasizing leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility.
Upon completion, students will be prepared to:
- Meet or exceed the demands of the current health care environment.
- Be reflective practitioners who utilize critical inquiry, the patient/client management model and evidence-based practice to make independent clinical decisions
- Provide services in the community that promote the health and quality of life of the community
Advocate for individual patient/client needs as well as the profession.
Physical therapists (PT’s) help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain. They are often an important part of preventive care, rehabilitation, and treatment for patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries. PT’s often find work in the following environments:
- Education
- Hospitals
- Nursing care and residential facilities
- Offices of physical, occupational, audiologist and speech therapist
- Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree with a major in Allied Health at UT
- Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Pre-requisite course GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Successful completion of all pre-requisite courses with a grade of “C” or better
- 100 hours of observation in multiple physical therapy settings
Speech-Language Pathology
This partnership guarantees admission of up to five qualified UT graduates to enter Gannon’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology per academic year.
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The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Gannon University invites University of Tampa students to participate in a collaborative, experiential, and integrative course of study developing skills that prepare them for the highest standards of the scope of practice in speech-language pathology. The Ruskin speech-language pathology comprehensive curriculum combines research and evidence-based clinical practice, infused with a strong multicultural component, and requires completion of six semesters of didactic and clinical coursework. Graduate students will be provided with opportunities to work alongside faculty on clinical and community research projects and service.
This two-year program provides holistic, evidence-based speech, language, and hearing education to develop highly skilled, compassionate speech-language professionals.
Upon completion, students will be prepared to:
- Apply knowledge and skills to diagnose, provide evidence-based treatment, and serve as an advocate in the scope of practice of speech-language pathology.
- Apply knowledge of ethical standards and best practice in providing services for speech, language, and hearing disorders.
- Effectively disseminate information in verbal and written form and commensurate with the target audience.
- Identify and address the diverse and changing needs of the community with leadership and service.
- Have content and clinical experience to qualify for and be successful in achieving national certification and state licensure, and participation in state and national professional organizations.
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. The versatility of the Speech-Language Pathology master’s degree translates to a myriad of careers including:
- Education
- Hospitals
- Residential Care
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
- Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree with a major in Allied Health at UT
- Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Pre-requisite course GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Successful completion of all pre-requisite courses with a grade of “C” or better and 18 credits of foundational coursework in communication sciences. These 18 credits are available online through Gannon University.
- Twenty-five (25) hours of observation of clinical practice by an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist; observation hours should vary across setting, ages, and disorders
