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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Rehabilitation Sciences

Curriculum
The core curriculum includes research and teaching coursework. Concentration courses in clinical and basic science are selected based on the student’s area of interest, objective for doctoral study, and dissertation research. Students work individually with a faculty mentor to complete the required research and teaching practica.

Degree Requirements
Requirements vary according to the student’s previous degree. Students with master’s degrees must successfully complete 48 credits; students with baccalaureate degrees must complete 93 credits. A comprehensive examination and a dissertation research project are required.The Ph.D. degree can be completed in 3.5 to 4 years of full-time study for students who enter with a master’s or DPT degree.

Core Courses			Credits
RHAB 759	Introduction to Biostatistics		3.0
RHAB 811	Intermediate Biostatistics		3.0
RHAB 760	Academia for Rehabilitation Scientists		1.0
RHAB 761	Foundations of Rehabilitation Research		3.0
RHAB 812	Interpretation of Data		3.0
RHAB 813	Measurement Theory in Rehabilitation Sciences		3.0
RHAB 814	Research Designs in Rehabilitation Sciences		3.0
RHAB 815	Scientific Inquiry and Writing		3.0
RHAB 762	Teaching for Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty		2.0
RHAB 830	Dissertation Research		6.0
Concentration/Elective Course Options
A minimum of 8 to 12 additional credits of courses are selected based on the student's concentration area and objectives for graduate study. Students can take courses from any concentration with the approval of their advisor and permission of the course instructor.
RHAB 763	Biomechanics in Rehabilitation		3.0
RHAB 764	Biomechanics in Human Movement		3.0
RHAB 765	Introduction to Movement Science		3.0
PTRS 650	Motor Learning and Motor Control		3.0
PTRS 651	Applied Tissue Biomechanics		3.0
PTRS 758	Evidence-Based Rehabilitation		4.0
PTRS 760	Pediatric Decision Making		4.0
PTRS 761	Pediatric Clinical Application		4.0
PTRS 772	Selected Topics in Pediatric Physical Therapy		4.0
PTRS 773	Seminar in Pediatrics		4.0
PTRS 764	Geriatric Rehabilitation		4.0
PTRS 766	Extremity Rehabilitation		4.0
PTRS 765	Spinal Rehabilitation		4.0
PTRS 767	Foundations of Hand Therapy		4.0
PTRS 768	Upper Quarter Joint Pathology		4.0
PTRS 769	Nerve Injuries of Upper Quarter		4.0
PTRS 770	Diseases that Affect the Hand		4.0
PTRS 771	Work Injury Management		2.0
	Additional courses (as approved)*
*Students also may take courses from other departments and schools in the University with approval of their advisor and permission of the course instructor.
Practica and Independent Study
RHAB 820	Independent Study in Rehabilitation Sciences		1.0-4.0
RHAB 823	Research Practicum		1.0-6.0
RHAB 824	Teaching Practicum I		1.0
RHAB 825	Teaching Practicum II		2.0
RHAB 826	Teaching Practicum III		3.0