Professional and Post-Professional
Educational Opportunities

The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences offers professional education leading to masters' degrees in both occupational therapy and physical therapy, with the purpose of educating generalist practitioners.

Practicing occupational therapists and physical therapists can build on their professional experiences and achieve professional goals by studying for their post-professional masters' and doctoral degrees to specialize in geriatric neurological rehabilitation. Courses specific to geriatric neurology include physiology of aging, motor learning, clinical interventions, and managing patients with balance and vestibular disorders.

Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Science

The Master of Science degree program in Rehabilitation Science is an interdisciplinary program designed to permit students to build on their professional disciplines and follow individualized plans of study according to their future goals. The program requires a minimum of 36 credit hours, including interdisciplinary core courses, individualized courses including in the specialization of geriatric neurology, research courses, and a thesis or other approved scholarly work.

Doctor of Philosophy in Allied Health Science

The Doctor of Philosophy degree program in Allied Health Sciences is an interdisciplinary program that promotes expansion of knowledge across disciplines and informed collaboration among disciplines. The program requires 90 credits beyond the bachelor's degree and up to 44 credits in approved master's degree courses may be applied. Requirements include interdisciplinary core courses, individualized courses including in the specialization of geriatric neurology, research courses, and a doctoral dissertation.

Contact Lisa Riolo, PhD, PT, NCS for information on the post-professional MS and PhD programs.