2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Rehabilitation Science Graduate Certificate


Banner Code:  HH-CERG-RHBS

Unit: Rehabilitation Science 

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.” The graduate certificate in rehabilitation science prepares participants to apply research and statistical techniques to the study 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.

Application Requirements

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. Applicants must meet the admissions standards and application requirements specified in the Admission  chapter of the catalog and apply using the online Application for Graduate Admission. The application process is competitive, and applications are considered for the fall and spring semesters. For application deadlines and detailed application requirements please refer to Graduate Application Database.

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.

Total: 15 credits