Rehabilitation Science (M)
The Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (BSRS) degree is intended to offer traditional undergraduate students, those pursuing a bachelor's only and those considering a bachelor's plus additional graduate coursework, an opportunity to receive a broad-based education in rehabilitation while meeting the pre-requisites for the graduate Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) Programs at Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW). Students who are enrolled in BSRS may be eligible to apply for admission to the graduate OT and PT programs at CUW. The BSRS Accelerated and Traditional tracks are intended for high school students entering CUW. Students with an associate degree could also enroll in the BSRS Traditional track. In addition, the BSRS Bridge Program is intended to offer licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) an opportunity to receive a broad-based education in rehabilitation. Students enrolled in the Bridge BSRS Program will meet the requirements for the BSRS degree. Students will be eligible to apply for admission to the Bridge tracks in the Occupational Therapy (OT) or Physical Therapy (PT) graduate programs at CUW. Additional prerequisite coursework may be required for the graduate programs.
Mission
The mission of Concordia University’s Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (BSRS) degree is to provide foundational knowledge, skills, and a faith-based education that prepares 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 healthcare 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) to become a physical therapist.
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
BSRS Curriculum
Code | Title | Hours |
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Core Requirements 1 | 45 | |
Major Requirements | 33 | |
Electives | 42 | |
For Accelerated or Traditional pre-PT students, 24 credits must be fulfilled by the pre-requisite DPT coursework shown below. For Accelerated pre-PT students, additional credits are taken in the DPT Graduate Traditional Program to complete the BSRS undergraduate degree. See list below. | ||
For Accelerated pre-OT students, additional credits are taken in the MOT Graduate Face-to-Face Program to completed the BSRS undergraduate degree. See list below. | ||
Total Hours | 120 |
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For transfer students, please see the Advanced Transfer Core.
Core Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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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 | 3 | |
Any REL course above 2030 | ||
Communication and Language | 6 | |
Introduction to Writing | ||
Communication & Language Course Choice | ||
Human Creativity and Expression | 3 | |
Choice of Human Creativity and Expression Course | ||
Human Beings and Being Human | 5 | |
Stewardship of the Body | ||
General Psychology | ||
Choice of HHP Activity and other Human Beings and Being HumanCourse | ||
Natural World | 7 | |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
Statistics I | ||
Society and Culture | 3 | |
Total Hours | 45 |
Major Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Satisfies core requirement) | ||
BIO 1802 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
PSY 2300 | Life Span Development | 3 |
RSC 1020 | Foundations of Rehabilitation Science | 3 |
RSC 1031 | Clinical Conditions I | 1 |
RSC 1032 | Clinical Conditions II | 1 |
RSC 1050 | Medical Terminology for the Healthcare Professional | 3 |
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 |
RSC 3600 | Clinical Observation | 2 |
Total Hours | 33 |
Additional Pre-Requisites for Students Seeking a Physical Therapy Concentration
Code | Title | Hours |
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CHEM 1414 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 1424 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
EXS 3442 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 4 |
EXS 3470 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
PHYS 1514 | General Physics I | 4 |
PHYS 1524 | General Physics II | 4 |
Elective Course Credits taken in the DPT Traditional Graduate Program for Accelerated Pre-PT Students to complete the BSRS Undergraduate Degree
Code | Title | Hours |
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PT 6510 | Foundations of Clinical Research | 2 |
PT 6600 | Tissue/Biomechanics/Histology | 3 |
PT 6610 | Clinical Human Anatomy | 6 |
Elective Course Credits taken in the MOT Face-to-Face Graduate Program for Accelerated Pre-OT Students to complete the BSRS Undergraduate Degree
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
OT 5550 | Research in Practice I | 4 |
OT 5520 | Concepts of Occupation | 3 |
OT 5530 | Functional Anatomy | 4 |
OT 5575 | Community Clinic Foundations | 5 |
OT 5600 | Research in Practice II | 3 |
OT 5620 | Clinical Reasoning: Behavioral Health | 3 |
OT 5560 | Occupations Across the Lifespan | 3 |
OT 5590 | Functional Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation I | 4 |
OT 5630 | Occupational Kinesiology and Orthopedic Rehabilitation I | 4 |
OT 6620 | Community Advocacy and Leadership | 3 |
OT 6650 | Community Clinic: Leading the OT Process | 3 |
OT 6610 | Clinical Reasoning: Orthopedic Rehabilitation II | 3 |
Bridge BSRS Curriculum
Code | Title | Hours |
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Undergraduate Transfer Core Requirements | 31 | |
Major Requirements | 33 | |
Electives | 56 | |
For Bridge PTA students, 16 credits must be fulfilled by the pre-requisite DPT coursework shown below. For Bridge PTA students, additional credits may be needed and taken in the DPT Graduate Bridge Program to complete the BSRS undergraduate degree. | ||
For Bridge OTA students, additional credits may be needed and taken in the MOT Bridge Program to completed the BSRS undergraduate degree. | ||
Total Hours | 120 |
Transfer Core Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Faith and Life | 6 | |
The Bible | ||
Christian Faith | ||
Communication and Language | 6 | |
Introduction to Writing | ||
Choice of Communication and Language Course | ||
Human Creativity and Expression | 3 | |
Choice of Human Creativity and Expression Course | ||
Human Beings and Being Human | 3 | |
General Psychology | ||
Natural World | 7 | |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
Choice of Natural World Math (or Computer Science) | ||
Society and Culture | 6 | |
Total Hours | 31 |
Major Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Satisfies core requirement) | ||
BIO 1802 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
PSY 2300 | Life Span Development | 3 |
RSC 1020 | Foundations of Rehabilitation Science | 3 |
RSC 1031 | Clinical Conditions I | 1 |
RSC 1032 | Clinical Conditions II | 1 |
RSC 1050 | Medical Terminology for the Healthcare Professional | 3 |
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 |
RSC 3600 | Clinical Observation | 2 |
Total Hours | 33 |
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 |
PHYS 1514 | General Physics I | 4 |
PHYS 1524 | General Physics II | 4 |
Accelerated BSRS
Pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (BSRS) degree at Concordia University is your first step in achieving a degree in physical or occupational therapy. The Accelerated BSRS Program offers a focused education that meets the prerequisites for applying to the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Program or the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at CUW. In the BSRS Accelerated Program, you will obtain skills and knowledge to prepare you for a successful transition from undergraduate to graduate studies at CUW.
Occupational Therapy Concentration
The Direct Admit track is intended for CUW college freshmen who declare occupational therapy (OT) as their intended graduate degree. Students will take courses to meet the BSRS major and liberal arts core during the first 2.5 years. Students apply to the OT Program during their sophomore year and begin the OT Program during spring of their junior year. This option allows students to complete the BSRS and MOT degree in 4.5 years. Students may apply to pursue the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree which will require one additional semester.
- High School overall GPA of 3.2 required for guaranteed list
- Interview with the MOT program during the Spring of your high school senior year.
- Major in Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (BSRS)/MOT track
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- A grade of B or better in 2 of the 3 Anatomy & Physiology courses (Anatomy & Physiology I & II and Advanced Anatomy) is required, and a B or better in Statistics is preferred. All four courses must be completed or in progress of being completed when applying to the MOT program.
- If a student has a “Direct Admit” status and the B grade is not met on the first attempt in any of the prerequisite classes, the student forfeits their "Direct Admit" spot in the program.
Physical Therapy Concentration
The accelerated track is intended for CUW college freshmen who declare physical therapy (PT) as their intended graduate degree. Students will take courses to meet the BSRS major, liberal arts core, and specific science prerequisites during the first three years. Students apply to the PT Program during the summer between sophomore and junior year and begin the graduate PT Program their senior year. This option allows students to complete the BSRS and DPT degree in 5.5 rather than 7 years.
- High school overall GPA of 3.0
- Assessment math test during high school senior year
- Major in Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (BSRS)/DPT track.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- Overall science prerequisite course GPA of 3.30 with no individual science prerequisite course grade less than a C. This includes Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Physics I & II, and Chemistry I & II.
- Demonstrate proficiency in science courses by retaking no more than one prerequisite science course. In addition, students who withdraw from a course late in the semester are not eligible for accelerated admission.
- Complete one semester of Statistics, Psychology, and Behavioral/Social Science classes
Bridge BSRS
For Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA)
The Bridge BSRS Program is intended for individuals who hold either a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license or a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license. All program courses are offered in a fully online format and can be completed in three semesters with the program timeline beginning in the summer and ending in the spring. Concordia’s small class sizes allow for a deeper student/faculty connection and personalization. The program curriculum allows students to earn credits toward the BSRS major. Students may need additional courses to satisfy the CUW liberal arts core or BSRS major if not taken during OTA or PTA school; these courses can be taken elsewhere and transferred to CUW.
Students will apply to the MOT program during the BSRS program. The BSRS and MOT degree can be completed in 3 years, or 3.5 years for the BSRS and OTD. Additional time may be required.
Students will apply to the DPT program during the BSRS program. The BSRS and DPT can be completed in 3.75 years if foundational science courses are completed during the initial year of the BSRS program. Additional time may be required.
Entrance Requirements for the BSRS Bridge Program
- Licensed COTA/PTA currently working 80 hours per month
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in PTA or COTA Program
- Letter of recommendation from a current employer
- Current resume
- Written essay
- 4 credits of Anatomy & Physiology I with lab with a C or better
Entrance Requirements into the MOT/OTD Program
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better from your BSRS program
- A grade of B or better in 2 of the 3 Anatomy & Physiology courses is required (Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II and Advanced Anatomy)
- A grade of B or better is preferred in Evidence-Based Practice & Basic Statistics (RSC 2010) at CUW
- Written essay
- Interview with the OT department
Entrance Requirements into the DPT Program
- 24 credits of science courses with face-to-face labs with a C or better in each course and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 across them:
- Anatomy and Physiology I & II (4 credits each)
- Chemistry I & II (4 credits each)
- Physics I & II (4 credits each)
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better from your BSRS program
- Written essay
- Interview with the PT department
- All science courses must be completed no greater than 7 years from the opening of the application cycle for the DPT Program
Plan - BSRS
Semester 1 | Hours | |
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BIO 1801 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
RSC 1020 | Foundations of Rehabilitation Science | 3 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
Hours | 16 | |
Semester 2 | ||
BIO 1802 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
ENG 1040 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
CCE 1010 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
RSC 1050 | Medical Terminology for the Healthcare Professional | 3 |
Hours | 16 | |
Semester 3 | ||
CHEM 1414 | General Chemistry I (PT Only) | 4 |
COMM 2100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
RSC 3510 | Ethical Considerations in Rehabilitation | 3 |
HUMAN CREATIVITY/EXPRESSION COURSE | 3 | |
Hours | 13 | |
Semester 4 | ||
CHEM 1424 | General Chemistry II (PT Only) | 4 |
RSC 3530 | Teaching and Learning in Rehabilitation | 3 |
HHP ACTIVITY COURSE | 1 | |
ELECTIVE/MINOR/GRAD SCHOOL PREREQ | 3 | |
ELECTIVE/MINOR/GRAD SCHOOL PREREQ | 3 | |
Hours | 14 | |
Semester 5 | ||
PHYS 1514 | General Physics I (PT Only) | 4 |
FAITH & LIFE COURSE | 3 | |
CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
RSC 3540 | Culture and Rehabilitation | 3 |
MATH 2050 | Statistics I | 3 |
Hours | 16 | |
Semester 6 | ||
PHYS 1524 | General Physics II (PT Only) | 4 |
RSC 2010 | Evidence Based Practice and Basic Statistics | 3 |
PSY 2300 | Life Span Development | 3 |
RSC 1031 | Clinical Conditions I | 1 |
ELECTIVE/MINOR/GRAD SCHOOL PREREQ | 3 | |
Hours | 14 | |
Semester 7 | ||
RSC 3020 | Advanced Anatomy | 4 |
RSC 1032 | Clinical Conditions II | 1 |
EXS 3470 | Exercise Physiology (PT Only) | 4 |
EXS 3442 | Exercise Testing and Prescription (PT Only) | 4 |
EXS 4480 | Strength and Conditioning Program Design (PT Only - recommended elective) | 3 |
Hours | 16 | |
Semester 8 | ||
CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
COMM 4100 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
EXS 3471 | Advanced Exercise Physiology (PT Only - recommended elective) | 4 |
RSC 3600 | Clinical Observation | 2 |
ELECTIVE/MINOR/GRAD SCHOOL PREREQ | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
Course options and schedules are subject to change.
Plan - BSRS Pre-PT
Semester 1 | Hours | |
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BIO 1801 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
PHYS 1514 | General Physics I | 4 |
CCE 1010 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
RSC 1020 | Foundations of Rehabilitation Science | 3 |
Hours | 17 | |
Semester 2 | ||
BIO 1802 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
PHYS 1524 | General Physics II | 4 |
ENG 1040 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
RSC 1050 | Medical Terminology for the Healthcare Professional | 3 |
RSC 3530 | Teaching and Learning in Rehabilitation | 3 |
HHP ACTIVITY COURSE | 1 | |
Hours | 18 | |
Semester 3 | ||
RSC 3510 | Ethical Considerations in Rehabilitation | 3 |
Hours | 3 | |
Semester 4 | ||
CHEM 1414 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
EXS 3470 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE | 3 | |
MATH 2050 | Statistics I | 3 |
Hours | 17 | |
Semester 5 | ||
CHEM 1424 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
EXS 3471 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 4 |
PSY 2300 | Life Span Development | 3 |
REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
RSC 2010 | Evidence Based Practice and Basic Statistics | 3 |
RSC 1031 | Clinical Conditions I | 1 |
Hours | 18 | |
Semester 6 | ||
CORE OR RELIGION | ||
Hours | 0 | |
Semester 7 | ||
EXS 3442 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 4 |
EXS 4480 | Strength and Conditioning Program Design | 3 |
RSC 3540 | Culture and Rehabilitation | 3 |
RSC 1032 | Clinical Conditions II | 1 |
CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
HHP 1100 | Stewardship of the Body | 1 |
REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
Hours | 18 | |
Semester 8 | ||
CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
RSC 3020 | Advanced Anatomy | 4 |
FAITH & LIFE | 3 | |
COMM 4100 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
CREATIVE EXPRESSION | 3 | |
RSC 3600 | Clinical Observation | 2 |
Hours | 18 | |
Semester 9 | ||
PT 6500 | Introduction to Professional Practice | 1 |
PT 6510 | Foundations of Clinical Research | 2 |
Hours | 3 | |
Semester 10 | ||
PT 6600 | Tissue/Biomechanics/Histology | 3 |
PT 6610 | Clinical Human Anatomy | 6 |
PT 6620 | Clinical Neuroscience I | 3 |
PT 6630 | Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I | 4 |
Hours | 16 | |
Total Hours | 128 |
Course options and schedule are subject to change.
Plan - BSRS Pre-OT
Semester 1 | Hours | |
---|---|---|
BIO 1801 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
ENG 1040 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
RSC 1020 | Foundations of Rehabilitation Science | 3 |
CCE 1010 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
HHP 1100 | Stewardship of the Body | 1 |
Hours | 14 | |
Semester 2 | ||
BIO 1802 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
RSC 3530 | Teaching and Learning in Rehabilitation | 3 |
RSC 1050 | Medical Terminology for the Healthcare Professional | 3 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
Hours | 16 | |
Semester 3 | ||
RSC 3020 | Advanced Anatomy | 4 |
MATH 2050 | Statistics I | 3 |
COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE | 3 | |
RSC 3540 | Culture and Rehabilitation | 3 |
CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
Hours | 16 | |
Semester 4 | ||
RSC 2010 | Evidence Based Practice and Basic Statistics | 3 |
REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
PSY 2300 | Life Span Development | 3 |
CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
HHP ACTIVITY COURSE | 1 | |
RSC 1031 | Clinical Conditions I | 1 |
HUMAN CREATIVITY & EXPRESSION | 3 | |
Hours | 17 | |
Semester 5 | ||
RSC 1032 | Clinical Conditions II | 1 |
RSC 3510 | Ethical Considerations in Rehabilitation | 3 |
CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
FAITH & LIFE | 3 | |
COMM 4100 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
RSC 3600 | Clinical Observation | 2 |
Hours | 15 | |
Semester 6 | ||
OT 5550 | Research in Practice I | 4 |
OT 5520 | Concepts of Occupation | 3 |
OT 5530 | Functional Anatomy | 4 |
OT 5575 | Community Clinic Foundations | 5 |
Hours | 16 | |
Semester 7 | ||
OT 5600 | Research in Practice II | 3 |
OT 5620 | Clinical Reasoning: Behavioral Health | 3 |
OT 5560 | Occupations Across the Lifespan | 3 |
OT 5590 | Functional Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation I | 4 |
OT 6550 | Level 1 Fieldwork Experience | 1 |
Hours | 14 | |
Semester 8 | ||
OT 5630 | Occupational Kinesiology and Orthopedic Rehabilitation I | 4 |
OT 6650 | Community Clinic: Leading the OT Process | 3 |
OT 6620 | Community Advocacy and Leadership | 3 |
OT 6610 | Clinical Reasoning: Orthopedic Rehabilitation II | 3 |
Hours | 13 | |
Total Hours | 121 |
Course options and schedule are subject to change.
Plan - BSRS Bridge PTA & OTA
Semester 1 | Hours | |
---|---|---|
RSC 3530 | Teaching and Learning in Rehabilitation | 3 |
RSC 2010 | Evidence Based Practice and Basic Statistics | 3 |
Hours | 6 | |
Semester 2 | ||
RSC 3510 | Ethical Considerations in Rehabilitation | 3 |
REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
Hours | 6 | |
Semester 3 | ||
RSC 3020 | Advanced Anatomy | 4 |
RSC 3540 | Culture and Rehabilitation | 3 |
REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
Hours | 10 | |
Semester 4 | ||
BIO 1801 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
BIO 1802 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
PSY 2300 | Life Span Development | 3 |
RSC 1050 | Medical Terminology for the Healthcare Professional | 3 |
RSC 1020 | Foundations of Rehabilitation Science | 3 |
RSC 1031 | Clinical Conditions I | 1 |
RSC 1032 | Clinical Conditions II | 1 |
RSC 3600 | Clinical Observation | 2 |
MATH 1250 | Contemporary Math (or higher) | 3 |
SOCIETY & CULTURE | 3 | |
SOCIETY & CULTURE | 3 | |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
HUMAN CREATIVITY & EXPRESSION | 3 | |
ENG 1040 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE | 3 | |
ELECTIVES | 56 | |
Hours | 98 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
Course options and schedule are subject to change.