Rehabilitation Science (BS)

Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Duration

2 year (4 terms)

Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Duration

2 year (4 terms)

Undergraduate Certificates

The undergraduate program in Rehabilitation Science (RS) offers certificates for RS students planning to pursue graduate programs in the rehabilitation and health sciences or seeking a concentration of courses in a particular rehabilitation science area. These certificates are designed to prepare students for these graduate programs but are not required for application to them. 

Assistive Technology in Rehabilitation

This certificate provides a focused area of study for students interested in careers providing technology to individuals with disabilities. 

This certificate will prepare students for graduate programs such as occupational therapy, prosthetics and orthotics or rehabilitation technology. It will also provide the coursework and some of the clinical hours needed to satisfy the requirements for the RESNA (formerly Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America) Assistive Technology Supplier certification.     

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  • Human Anatomy and  
  • Human Anatomy Lab 
  • Human Physiology (other approved course)
  • Introduction to Orthotics and Prosthetics 
  • Intro to Occupation Science 
  • Fundamentals of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Applications 
  • Fundamentals of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Design 
  • Kinesiology and Biomechanics and 
  • Kinesiology and Biomechanics Lab 
  • Autism Characteristics and Interventions 
  • Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Support 
  • Neuroscience (choose one) 
    • Neuroscience or 
    • Brain and Behavior or 
    • UHC Brain and Behavior or 
    • Intro to Neuroscience or 
    • UHC Intro to Neuroscience or 
    • Intro to Biopsychology 
  • Rehabilitation Psychology (choose one) 
    • Practical Issues in Disability or 
    • Intro to Epidemiology or  
    • Rehabilitation Psychology or  
    • Rehabilitation Psychology or 
    • Foundations of Special Education or 
    • Early Education of Young Children with Disabilities or  
  • Developmental Psychopathology 
  • Field Experience (choose one) 
    • Assistive Technology in Rehabilitation Field Experience (3 credits) or  
    • Client Centered Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Design and Assistive Technology in Rehabilitation Field Experience (2 credits) 

Total Certificate Credits = 32-33 

Pathokinesiology in Rehabilitation

Completion of this certificate provides the student with an excellent background in the sciences related to normal and pathological motion. 

This certificate prepares students for graduate programs such as physical therapy, exercise science, kinesiology and sports medicine. With minimal additional coursework (nutrition and fitness instruction), it also prepares students to take examinations for certification as a personal trainer or fitness expert, such as the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS®) that is offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. 

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  • Human Anatomy and 
  • Human Anatomy Lab 
  • Human Physiology (or other approved course)
  • Neuroscience 
  • Exercise Physiology and 
  • Exercise Physiology Lab 
  • Kinesiology and Biomechanics and  
  • Kinesiology and Biomechanics Lab 
  • Pathophysiology/Human Disease 
  • Intro to Evidence Based Rehab 

Total certificate credits = 25 

Psycho-Social Issues in Rehabilitation and Personal Care 

Completion of this certificate provides the student with a background in the psychological and social issues involved in disability, rehabilitation and personal care. 

Completion of this certificate prepares students for graduate programs in areas such as occupational therapy, counseling, accelerated or direct entry nursing programs, or disability studies. This certificate also introduces the student to some of the skills needed to provide personal care to individuals with disabilities.  

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  • Human Anatomy and 
  • Human Anatomy Lab 
  • Human Physiology (or other approved course)
  • Rehabilitation Ethics 
  • Pathophysiology/Human Disease 
  • Intro to Occupation Science 
  • Fundamentals of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Applications 
  • Autism Characteristics and Interventions 
  • Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Support 
  • Neuroscience (choose one) 
    • Neuroscience or 
    • Brain and Behavior or 
    • UHC Brain and Behavior or  
    • Intro to Neuroscience or  
    • UHC Intro to Neuroscience or  
    • Intro to Biopsychology 
  • Rehabilitation Psychology (choose one) 
    • Practical Issues in Disability or 
    • Rehabilitation Psychology or  
    • Rehabilitation Psychology or 
    • Intro to Epidemiology or  
    • Foundations of Special Education or  
    • Early Education of Young Children with Disabilities or  
    • Developmental Psychopathology

Total certificate credits = 26-27