Rehabilitation Science (A)
The Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (BSRS) degree is intended to offer students an opportunity to receive a broad based education in rehabilitation while meeting the pre-requisites for the Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) Programs at Concordia University Ann Arbor (CUAA). Students who are enrolled in BSRS may be eligible to apply for admission to the OT and PT programs at CUAA.
Mission
The mission of Concordia University’s Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (BSRS) degree is to provide foundational knowledge and skills that prepare students for employment in a health care field and for graduate-level education as a rehabilitation professional.
General Academic Information
Students who choose to complete only the BSRS degree have an opportunity to explore a wide range of health care employment opportunities. A bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Science can qualify an individual for positions in community public health, community mental health, wellness programs, managed care organizations, child-care facilities, adult day-care facilities, pharmaceutical sales, medical sales, assistive living/independent living centers, specialty Alzheimer’s disease care centers, fitness programs, nursing homes and hospitals. Students should be aware that a BSRS degree alone does not meet the requirements to sit for the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam to become an occupational therapist or the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for physical therapy.
Program Outcomes
- Students will develop an understanding of health, function and disability as fundamental concepts for rehabilitation professionals;
- Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate in a professional manner;
- Students will explain the typical structure and function of the human body as a foundation for understanding clinical conditions;
- Students will understand and apply Christian perspectives as a guide to promote stewardship of the human body;
- Students will demonstrate the ability to consume scientific evidence as a foundation for rehabilitation services;
- Students will develop an awareness for cultural diversity, belonging, and accessibility for clinical populations;
- Students will explain the ethical implications of regulatory policies in rehabilitation.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements 1 | 45 | |
| Major Requirements | 29 | |
| Electives | 46 | |
For pre-PT students, 23 credits must be fulfilled by the pre-requisite PT coursework listed below | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Common Core Experience | ||
| REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
| REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
| CCE 1010 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| Faith and Life | ||
| Any REL course above 2030 | 3 | |
| Communication and Language | 6 | |
| Introduction to Writing | ||
| Human Creativity and Expression | ||
| Choice of Human Creativity and Expression Course | 3 | |
| Human Beings and Being Human | 5 | |
| Stewardship of the Body | ||
Choice of HHP Activity and other Human Beings and Being HumanCourse | ||
| Natural World | 7 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Choice of Natural World Math (or Computer Science) | ||
| Society and Culture | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
Major Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Satisfies core requirement) | ||
| BIO 1802 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| PSY 2300 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| RSC 1010 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| RSC 1020 | Foundations of Rehabilitation Science | 3 |
| RSC 1031 | Clinical Conditions I | 1 |
| RSC 1032 | Clinical Conditions II | 1 |
| RSC 2010 | Evidence Based Practice and Basic Statistics | 3 |
| RSC 3020 | Advanced Anatomy | 4 |
| RSC 3510 | Ethical Considerations in Rehabilitation | 3 |
| RSC 3530 | Teaching and Learning in Rehabilitation | 3 |
| RSC 3540 | Culture and Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Total Hours | 29 | |
Additional Pre-Requisites for Students Seeking a Physical Therapy Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1414 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1424 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| EXPH 3442 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 4 |
| HHP 3371 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| PHYS 1514 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 1524 | General Physics II | 4 |
Accelerated BSRS Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements 1 | 45 | |
| Major Requirements | 29 | |
| Electives | 46 | |
For pre-PT students, 23 credits must be fulfilled by the pre-requisite PT coursework listed below | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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For transfer students, please see the Advanced Transfer Core.
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Common Core Experience | ||
| REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
| REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
| CCE 1010 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| Faith and Life | ||
| Any REL course above 2030 | 3 | |
| Communication and Language | 6 | |
| Introduction to Writing | ||
| Human Creativity and Expression | ||
| Choice of Human Creativity and Expression Course | 3 | |
| Human Beings and Being Human | 5 | |
| Stewardship of the Body | ||
Choice of HHP Activity and other Human Beings and Being HumanCourse | ||
| Natural World | 7 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Choice of Natural World Math (or Computer Science) | ||
| Society and Culture | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
Major Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Satisfies core requirement) | ||
| BIO 1802 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| PSY 2300 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| RSC 1010 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| RSC 1020 | Foundations of Rehabilitation Science | 3 |
| RSC 1031 | Clinical Conditions I | 1 |
| RSC 1032 | Clinical Conditions II | 1 |
| RSC 2010 | Evidence Based Practice and Basic Statistics | 3 |
| RSC 3020 | Advanced Anatomy | 4 |
| RSC 3510 | Ethical Considerations in Rehabilitation | 3 |
| RSC 3530 | Teaching and Learning in Rehabilitation | 3 |
| RSC 3540 | Culture and Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Total Hours | 29 | |
Additional Pre-Requisites for Students Seeking a Physical Therapy Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1414 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1424 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| EXPH 3442 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 4 |
| HHP 3371 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| PHYS 1514 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 1524 | General Physics II | 4 |
Accelerated BSRS
Students in the BSRS program may focus on the concentrations of Occupational Therapy (MOT or OTD) or Physical Therapy (DPT). As students move through the BSRS curriculum at an accelerated rate, they may need to take courses during the summer term (at an extra charge) in order to enter the OT or PT program before they complete their BSRS degree. Please note that when a BSRS student enters the OT or PT Program, she/he will be charged the graduate tuition rate.
Occupational Therapy Concentration
BSRS students who choose to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy (OT) can apply for the graduate OT program (Occupational Therapy Doctorate - OTD) during their sophomore year. If accepted, they will start OT coursework during their junior year. Some OT coursework will be used to meet elective credits in the BSRS degree. The first 28 first time freshman students who submit a tuition deposit and have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0 will be placed on a guaranteed OT admission list. If at any time in the first two years in the BSRS Program, a student’s cumulative GPA falls below a 3.0, she/he will forfeit their guaranteed admission to the OT Program. In order to apply to the OT Program - Accelerated Track, students will need to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and a B or higher in the three anatomy courses (BIO 1801, BIO 1802, or RSC 3020), Math 2050 (Statistics), RSC 3540 (Culture in Rehab), RSC 1010 (Med Term), RSC 1031/1032 (Clinical Conditions I & II). Students should reference the Graduate Catalog for full application information, including those who do not have guaranteed admission.
Physical Therapy Concentration
BSRS students who choose to pursue a career in Physical Therapy (PT) may enter the PT program starting their senior year. For accelerated admission to the PT program students must earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0, a pre-requisite science course GPA of 3.45 (minimum of a “C” in each science pre-requisite course) , have 40 hours of observation of physical therapists in clinical practice, and successfully complete a face to face interview during the Physical Therapy Program Early Decision visit day. First grades earned in science pre-requisite courses are used to calculate the science GPA. If a student desires to retake a science course to improve their grade in the course, they will need to transfer out of the BSRS degree and find an alternative major.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| HUMAN CREATIVITY & EXPRESSION | 3 | |
| HHP 1100 | Stewardship of the Body | 1 |
| RSC 1020 | Foundations of Rehabilitation Science | 3 |
| CCE 1010 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENG 1040 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
| REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
| BIO 1801 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| RSC 1010 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| RSC 3530 | Teaching and Learning in Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| COMM 2100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| BIO 1802 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
| RSC 1031 | Clinical Conditions I | 1 |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| MATH 2050 | Statistics I | 3 |
| RSC 3540 | Culture and Rehabilitation | 3 |
| HHP ACTIVITY | 1 | |
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| RSC 3510 | Ethical Considerations in Rehabilitation | 3 |
| RSC 2010 | Evidence Based Practice and Basic Statistics | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| RSC 3020 | Advanced Anatomy | 4 |
| CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| PSY 2300 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| FAITH & LIFE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 9 | ||
| CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| COMM 4100 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| RSC 1032 | Clinical Conditions II | 1 |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE/MINOR | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 122 | |
Course options and schedule are subject to change.