Rehabilitation Sciences
Doctor of Science, DSc

Program Description

The postprofessional Doctor of Science degree program in Rehabilitation Sciences is designed for students with a professional (entry-level) degree in occupational therapy or physical therapy. The program builds on students’ entry-level education and subsequent education and clinical experiences. The goal of the program is to prepare occupational therapists and physical therapists to be scholarly practitioners with advanced clinical reasoning and skills in a specialty area. Graduates will understand and contribute to the scholarship of their professions, particularly through scholarly practice and clinical outcomes research. Most graduates will remain in clinical practice and become leaders in practice, such as clinical instructors, clinic managers, and/or directors of clinical programs.

At this time, pediatrics is the only area of specialization available. The pediatric specialization, with an emphasis on early intervention, school-based practice, and assistive technology, is available in a fully Web-based format. A grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs provides financial assistance for qualified students.

For information about the pediatric specialization and financial support available, visit the Lee Mitchener Tolbert Center for Developmental Disabilities Website at: http://www.ah.ouhsc.edu/tolbert.

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Contact Information

Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
College of Allied Health
P.O. Box 26901
Oklahoma City, OK 73190-0901
Phone: (405) 271-2131
Email: alliedhealth-info@oushc.edu
Website: http://www.ah.ouhsc.edu/rehab/

Office of Academic and Student Services
Phone: 405 271-6588
Fax: 405 271-3120
Email: alliedhealth-info@ouhsc.edu