Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Rehabilitation Sciences
Curriculum
The core curriculum includes coursework in research and teaching. 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 PhD 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 | |||
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| RSCH 519 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3.0 | ||
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| RHAB 811 | Intermediate Biostatistics | 3.0 | ||
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| RHAB 760 | Academia for Rehabilitation Scientists | 1.0 | ||
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| RHAB 761 | Foundations of Rehabilitation Research | 3.0 | ||
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| RHAB 812 | Interpretation of Data | 3.0 | ||
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| RHAB 813 | Measurement Theory in Rehabilitation Sciences | 3.0 | ||
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| RHAB 814 | Research Designs in Rehabilitation Sciences | 3.0 | ||
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| RHAB 815 | Scientific Inquiry and Writing | 3.0 | ||
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| RHAB 762 | Teaching for Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty | 2.0 | ||
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| RHAB 830 | Dissertation Research | 6.0 | ||
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| Concentration/Elective Course Options | ||||
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| 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 may take courses from any concentration with the approval of their advisor and permission of the course instructor. | ||||
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| RHAB 763 | Biomechanics in Rehabilitation | 3.0 | ||
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| RHAB 764 | Biomechanics in Human Movement | 3.0 | ||
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| RHAB 765 | Introduction to Movement Science | 3.0 | ||
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| RHAB 817 | Sensors and Transducers in Rehabilitation | 3.0 | ||
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| PTRS 650 | Motor Learning and Motor Control | 3.0 | ||
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| PTRS 651 | Applied Tissue Biomechanics | 3.0 | ||
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| PTRS 758 | Evidence-Based Rehabilitation | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 760 | Pediatric Decision Making | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 761 | Pediatric Clinical Application | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 772 | Selected Topics in Pediatric Physical Therapy | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 773 | Seminar in Pediatrics | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 764 | Geriatric Rehabilitation | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 766 | Extremity Rehabilitation | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 765 | Spinal Rehabilitation | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 767 | Foundations of Hand Therapy | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 768 | Upper Quarter Joint Pathology | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 769 | Nerve Injuries of Upper Quarter | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 770 | Diseases that Affect the Hand | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 771 | Work Injury Management | 2.0 | ||
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| Additional courses (as approved)* | ||||
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| *Students also may take courses from other departments and schools in the University with approval of their advisor and permission of the course instructor. | ||||
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| Practica and Independent Study | ||||
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| RHAB 820 | Independent Study in Rehabilitation Sciences | 1.0-4.0 | ||
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| RHAB 823 | Research Practicum | 1.0-6.0 | ||
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| RHAB 824 | Teaching Practicum I | 1.0 | ||
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| RHAB 825 | Teaching Practicum II | 2.0 | ||
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| RHAB 826 | Teaching Practicum III | 3.0 | ||
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