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### User: What colleges or universities near Livonia park mi have speech therapy as part of an occupational therapy program[[edit](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&veaction=edit&section=2 "Edit section: User: What colleges or universities near Livonia park mi have speech therapy as part of an occupational therapy program") | [edit source](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&action=edit&section=2 "Edit section's source code: User: What colleges or universities near Livonia park mi have speech therapy as part of an occupational therapy program")]

What colleges or universities near Livonia park mi have speech therapy as part of an occupational therapy program

### Assistant: Here are colleges and universities near Livonia, MI that offer occupational therapy OT or speech-related therapy progra…[[edit](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&veaction=edit&section=3 "Edit section: Assistant: Here are colleges and universities near Livonia, MI that offer occupational therapy OT or speech-related therapy progra…") | [edit source](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&action=edit&section=3 "Edit section's source code: Assistant: Here are colleges and universities near Livonia, MI that offer occupational therapy OT or speech-related therapy progra…")]

Here are colleges and universities near Livonia, MI that offer occupational therapy (OT) or speech-related therapy programs, with notes on how they relate to your interest in programs that integrate speech-therapy-related coursework or communication sciences:

##### 🎓 1. Eastern Michigan University (EMU) — Ypsilanti, MI[[edit](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&veaction=edit&section=4 "Edit section: 🎓 1. Eastern Michigan University (EMU) — Ypsilanti, MI") | [edit source](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&action=edit&section=4 "Edit section's source code: 🎓 1. Eastern Michigan University (EMU) — Ypsilanti, MI")]

*   Offers a well-established Occupational Therapy (MOT or Combined BS+MOT) program. emich.edu[[2]](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_note-2)
*   EMU’s OT curriculum focuses on occupation-based practice, evidence-based skills, and fieldwork (not specifically a speech therapy “track,” but students work with multidisciplinary populations that may have communication needs). emich.edu[[3]](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_note-3)
*   Closest traditional 4-year university offering OT near Livonia.

Distance: ~30–35 min drive from Livonia

##### 🎓 2. Wayne State University — Detroit, MI[[edit](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&veaction=edit&section=5 "Edit section: 🎓 2. Wayne State University — Detroit, MI") | [edit source](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&action=edit&section=5 "Edit section's source code: 🎓 2. Wayne State University — Detroit, MI")]

*   Has an Occupational Therapy program (MS/OTD). Applebaum Institute[[4]](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_note-4)
*   As a major urban research university, students can often take courses or collaborate across departments (e.g., communication sciences, psychology), although speech therapy itself is a separate discipline.
*   Does not include speech therapy training within the OT program itself, but proximity to U-M and hospitals gives interdisciplinary opportunities.

Distance: ~30–40 min drive

##### 🎓 3. Grand Valley State University (GVSU) — Allendale/Grand Rapids, MI[[edit](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&veaction=edit&section=6 "Edit section: 🎓 3. Grand Valley State University (GVSU) — Allendale/Grand Rapids, MI") | [edit source](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&action=edit&section=6 "Edit section's source code: 🎓 3. Grand Valley State University (GVSU) — Allendale/Grand Rapids, MI")]

*   Offers both Occupational Therapy (MSOT) and Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD) programs. Grand Valley State University[[5]](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_note-5)
*   The CSD major covers speech, language and hearing disorders and prepares students for graduate speech-language pathology training. Grand Valley State University[[6]](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_note-6)
*   You could pursue OT and also take CSD courses even though they are separate majors—great if you want exposure to both fields.

Distance: ~2.5–3 hours — farther but strong programs

##### 🎓 4. Michigan State University (MSU) — East Lansing, MI[[edit](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&veaction=edit&section=7 "Edit section: 🎓 4. Michigan State University (MSU) — East Lansing, MI") | [edit source](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&action=edit&section=7 "Edit section's source code: 🎓 4. Michigan State University (MSU) — East Lansing, MI")]

*   Offers a Master’s in Communicative Sciences & Disorders (speech-language pathology). Communication Arts College[[7]](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_note-7)
*   While MSU doesn’t have an OT professional program on the main campus, students can still pair MSU speech-related coursework with OT prerequisites or research.

Distance: ~2–2.5 hours

##### 🎓 5. Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) — University Center, MI[[edit](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&veaction=edit&section=8 "Edit section: 🎓 5. Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) — University Center, MI") | [edit source](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&action=edit&section=8 "Edit section's source code: 🎓 5. Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) — University Center, MI")]

*   Has a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program. Saginaw Valley State University[[8]](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_note-8)
*   While that program doesn’t include formal speech therapy certification, SVSU partners programs (e.g., summer clinics) may give OT students broad clinical exposure.

Distance: ~3.5–4 hours

##### [[edit](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&veaction=edit&section=9 "Edit section: 📍 Local Community/Associate-Level Options") | [edit source](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&action=edit&section=9 "Edit section's source code: 📍 Local Community/Associate-Level Options")]

These do not grant OT or SLP professional degrees, but they can be part of a pre-professional pathway:

Schoolcraft College (Livonia)

*   Offers a pre-occupational therapy pathway and might include general health science courses you can later apply toward OT or communication sciences degrees. Schoolcraft College Catalog[[9]](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_note-9)

Other community colleges (e.g., GRCC, Mott CC)

*   Provide Associate degrees like Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). Grand Rapids Community College[[10]](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_note-10)
*   OTA can be a stepping stone before earning an OT professional degree.

#### 🧠 Notes on Speech Therapy within OT Programs[[edit](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&veaction=edit&section=10 "Edit section: 🧠 Notes on Speech Therapy within OT Programs") | [edit source](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&action=edit&section=10 "Edit section's source code: 🧠 Notes on Speech Therapy within OT Programs")]

*   Occupational Therapy programs do not typically include formal speech pathology training as part of the OT degree — these are separate professions with distinct accreditation and licensure.
*   OT students may take elective courses related to communication, cognition, or disorders, but if your goal is to become a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), you’d pursue a Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD) undergraduate major or a Master’s in SLP after undergrad. Speech Pathology Degrees[[11]](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_note-11)

#### 📌 How to Combine OT & Speech Coursework[[edit](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&veaction=edit&section=11 "Edit section: 📌 How to Combine OT & Speech Coursework") | [edit source](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&action=edit&section=11 "Edit section's source code: 📌 How to Combine OT & Speech Coursework")]

If you’re interested in both fields (OT + speech):

1.   Major in Communication Sciences & Disorders (e.g., at GVSU) — get speech training. Grand Valley State University[[12]](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_note-12)
2.   Apply to OT graduate programs after completing prerequisites (many schools accept a variety of undergrad degrees).
3.   Seek interprofessional health sciences settings where OT and SLP students work together in clinics or labs.

If you want, I can help you map out specific prerequisite courses for OT schools that also give you exposure to speech/communication sciences — just let me know!

## References[[edit](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&veaction=edit&section=12 "Edit section: References") | [edit source](https://freemwiki.com/index.php?title=Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8&action=edit&section=12 "Edit section's source code: References")]

1.   [↑](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_ref-1 "Jump up")["OT and Speech Programs MI"](https://chatgpt.com/share/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8). ChatGPT. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
2.   [↑](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_ref-2 "Jump up")["emich.edu"](https://www.emich.edu/chhs/health-sciences/programs/occupational-therapy/index.php). emich.edu. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
3.   [↑](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_ref-3 "Jump up")["emich.edu"](https://www.emich.edu/chhs/health-sciences/programs/occupational-therapy/index.php). emich.edu. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
4.   [↑](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_ref-4 "Jump up")["Applebaum Institute"](https://applebaum.wayne.edu/occupational-therapy/). Applebaum Institute. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
5.   [↑](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_ref-5 "Jump up")["Grand Valley State University"](https://www.gvsu.edu/academics/occupational-therapy-ms.htm). Grand Valley State University. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
6.   [↑](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_ref-6 "Jump up")["Grand Valley State University"](https://www.gvsu.edu/academics/communication-sciences-and-disorders-bs.htm). Grand Valley State University. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
7.   [↑](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_ref-7 "Jump up")["Communication Arts College"](https://comartsci.msu.edu/academics/academic-departments/communicative-sciences-disorders/graduate/masters-arts-communicative). Communication Arts College. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
8.   [↑](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_ref-8 "Jump up")["Saginaw Valley State University"](https://www.svsu.edu/msot/). Saginaw Valley State University. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
9.   [↑](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_ref-9 "Jump up")["Schoolcraft College Catalog"](https://catalog.schoolcraft.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=678). Schoolcraft College Catalog. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
10.   [↑](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_ref-10 "Jump up")["Grand Rapids Community College"](https://www.grcc.edu/schools-departments/occupational-therapy-assistant). Grand Rapids Community College. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
11.   [↑](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_ref-11 "Jump up")["Speech Pathology Degrees"](https://www.speechpathologygraduateprograms.org/michigan/). Speech Pathology Degrees. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
12.   [↑](https://freemwiki.com/wiki/Openai/696ec2fd-3110-8009-af95-0bbb62cf22e8#cite_ref-12 "Jump up")["Grand Valley State University"](https://www.gvsu.edu/academics/communication-sciences-and-disorders-bs.htm). Grand Valley State University. Retrieved 2026-01-20.