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2009-2010 University Catalog

Rehabilitation Science Graduate Certificate

Banner Code:  HH-CERG-RHBS

The graduate certificate in rehabilitation science prepares participants to apply research and statistical techniques to the study of the enabling-disabling process. The Institute of Medicine defines rehabilitation science as “a field of study that encompasses basic and applied aspects of the health sciences, social sciences, and engineering. It is the melding of knowledge from several disciplines to understand the fundamental nature of the enabling-disabling process.” Students will acquire competencies in the following areas: rehabilitation and recovery framework, research design and methodology, statistics, and conduct of applied rehabilitation research.

Admission

Admission to this certificate requires a bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to health sciences from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum GPA of 3.00 in the last 60 credits. Such fields include, but are not limited to, health science, biostatistics, biology, nursing, medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physiatry, engineering, and psychology. Application is made through the CHHS.

Certificate Requirements

A maximum of 3 credits in equivalent course work taken at another college or university can be applied toward the certificate.

Candidates must have 15 graduate credits and a minimum GPA of 3.00 in course work, with no more than 3 credits with a grade of C to earn the certificate.

Required Courses (12 credits)

Electives (3 credits)

Select one of the following:

Total: 15 credits