Occupational Therapy Program

The occupational therapy program at Huntington University prepares students for careers in a hospital, school, industry, community or private agencies, and outpatient clinics. The program focuses on assisting patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health. Program courses include: basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer occupational therapy program.

The Occupational Therapy program at Huntington University is accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education for more than 11 years.

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Huntington University

1414 Blackiston Mill Rd, Clarksville, IN

Huntington University is a nonprofit private institution located in Huntington, IN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a United Brethren Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Huntington University exceeds 1,300 annually.

Areas of study offered at Huntington University include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Communication Technology
• Psychology

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 910 - 1130 for the SAT exam and between 21 - 27 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. Huntington University admits roughly 90 percent of students applying yearly. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 29 percent enrolled.  For additional information about HU, simply reach out to the admissions team or request information here.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Huntington University is the "Foresters", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, admission forms, programs, and more may be viewed on school's website at huntington.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Huntington University offers a doctorate degree program in occupational therapy.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Occupational Therapists

Description

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, occupational therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 26.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 690
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $78970

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).