Huntington University Fort Wayne is a Christ-centered institution dedicated to preparing healthcare professionals who serve with competence, compassion, and purpose. With programs that span from the associate to the doctoral level, HU Fort Wayne embodies its mission of Christ. Scholarship. Service. while addressing critical workforce needs and advancing healthcare locally, regionally, and globally.

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD): As the premiere OTD program in Northeast Indiana and the 10th doctoral occupational therapy program established in the nation, Huntington’s OTD program continues to stand out as a leader in healthcare education. It is consistently ranked among the top higher education programs in Fort Wayne, recognized for its academic rigor, innovation, and Christ-centered mission. Students are equipped through clinical practice, research, leadership development, and a doctoral capstone experience to serve diverse populations. The program remains dedicated to building Christ-centered partnerships with healthcare organizations, ministries, and community agencies to further the mission of Christ. Scholarship. Service.

• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN): A 13-month, full-time, in-person program designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree. Delivered at Indiana Tech’s state-of-the-art Fort Wayne campus with clinicals at Parkview Health, the ABSN provides a direct path into nursing. Through the Parkview ABSN Scholars Program, tuition can be fully funded, and graduates are guaranteed job placement at Parkview. Huntington’s nursing graduates have proudly sustained a 100% job placement rate for more than a decade.

• OTA/PTA to OTD Bridge Program: A flexible doctoral pathway tailored for certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). The bridge program combines online coursework with on-site experiential learning days, emphasizing leadership, research, and advocacy. Graduates earn the entry-level OTD while advancing their careers and contributing to the profession, all within a Christ-centered learning environment designed to support working professionals.

• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program: Huntington’s accredited OTA program equips students to make a difference in the daily lives of clients by supporting health and participation. With an emphasis on God’s design of the human body, the program integrates faith and science to prepare students for diverse workforce opportunities or as a stepping stone to graduate-level education.

Together, these programs position Huntington University Fort Wayne as a premiere destination for healthcare education—preparing graduates to enter the workforce ready to provide transformative, Christ-centered care. Each program reflects the university’s unwavering dedication to Christ. Scholarship. Service. while building meaningful partnerships that expand healthcare missions across Northeast Indiana and beyond.