LLUAHSC - Spring 2002 Newscope - Doctor of philosophy degree in rehabilitation science

Newscope

Doctor of philosophy degree in rehabilitation science approved

[SCOPE, Spring 2002]

Starting fall, 2002, the Graduate School, in cooperation with the School of Allied Health Professions and the Faculty of Religion, will offer the doctor of philosophy in rehabilitation science.

The degree program by design is inclusive of the many rehabilitation professions, and offers opportunities for qualified clinical professionals in allied health to prepare for careers in independent research, teaching, and administration.

The goal of this program is to prepare graduates who will:

• provide vision and direction for the integration of the rehabilitation professions;

• commit to whole-person care;

• advance the theory and practice of rehabilitation science through research; and

• acquire and integrate knowledge related to the social and basic medical sciences.

Doctoral students will have access to numerous academic, clinical, and research opportunities with LLUAHSC.

There are three core areas of study in the doctoral program: rehabilitation science core (42 quarter units); selectives (36 quarter units); and research and dissertation (36 quarter units).

Prerequisites for the program are a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any allied health profession area or discipline related to rehabilitation science, with a minimum GPA in professional coursework of 3.0 and current licensure/certification, if applicable, in one of the rehabilitation science professions. Applications will be accepted during the spring, 2002 quarter, with first enrolled students starting fall, 2002.

[SCOPE, Spring 2002]