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Undergraduate Certificates
The undergraduate program in Rehabilitation Science (RS) offers certificates for RS students planning to pursue graduate programs in the rehabilitation and health sciences or seeking a concentration of courses in a particular rehabilitation science area. These certificates are designed to prepare students for these graduate programs but are not required for application to them.
Assistive Technology in Rehabilitation
This certificate provides a focused area of study for students interested in careers providing technology to individuals with disabilities.
This certificate will prepare students for graduate programs such as occupational therapy, prosthetics and orthotics or rehabilitation technology. It will also provide the coursework and some of the clinical hours needed to satisfy the requirements for the RESNA (formerly Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America) Assistive Technology Supplier certification.
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- REHSCI 1200 – Human Anatomy and
- REHSCI 1201 – Human Anatomy Lab
- REHSCI 1205 – Human Physiology *
- HRS 1787 – Introduction to Orthotics and Prosthetics
- REHSCI 1211 – Fundamentals of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Applications
- RT 1102 – Fundamentals of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Design
- REHSCI 1210 – Neuroscience or
- NROSCI 0080 – Brain and Behavior or
- NROSCI 0083 – UHC Brain and Behavior or
- NROSCI 1000 – Intro to Neuroscience or
- NROSCI 1003 – UHC Intro to Neuroscience or
- PSY 0505 – Intro to Biopsychology
- REHSCI 1220 – Kinesiology and Biomechanics and
- REHSCI 1221 – Kinesiology and Biomechanics Lab
- REHSCI 1275 – Intro to Occupation Science
- REHSCI 1290 – Practical Issues in Disability or
- HRS 1017/PUBHLT 0330 – Intro to Epidemiology or
- TLL 1580 – Foundations of Special Education or
- TLL 1560 – Early Education of Young Children with Disabilities or
- HHD 1013 – Developmental Psychopathology
- TLL 1505 – Autism Characteristics and Interventions
- TLL 1509 – Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Support
- REHSCI 1296 – Assistive Technology in Rehabilitation Field Experience (3 credits) or
- RT 1207 – Client Centered Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Design and
- REHSCI 1296 – Assistive Technology in Rehabilitation Field Experience (2 credits)
*Or other approved course
Total Certificate Credits = 32-33
Pathokinesiology in Rehabilitation
Completion of this certificate provides the student with an excellent background in the sciences related to normal and pathological motion.
This certificate prepares students for graduate programs such as physical therapy, exercise science, kinesiology and sports medicine. With minimal additional coursework (nutrition and fitness instruction), it also prepares students to take examinations for certification as a personal trainer or fitness expert, such as the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS®) that is offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
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- REHSCI 1200 – Human Anatomy and
- REHSCI 1201 – Human Anatomy Lab
- REHSCI 1205 – Human Physiology *
- REHSCI 1210 – Neuroscience
- REHSCI 1219 – Exercise Physiology with Lab
- REHSCI 1220/1221 – Kinesiology and Biomechanics or
- REHSCI 1320 — Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology
- REHSCI 1250 – Pathophysiology/Human Disease
- REHSCI 1285 – Intro to Evidence Based Rehab
*Or other approved Human Physiology course(s), 4 credits
Total certificate credits = 25
Psycho-Social Issues in Rehabilitation and Personal Care
Completion of this certificate provides the student with a background in the psychological and social issues involved in disability, rehabilitation and personal care.
Completion of this certificate prepares students for graduate programs in areas such as occupational therapy, counseling, accelerated or direct entry nursing programs, or disability studies. This certificate also introduces the student to some of the skills needed to provide personal care to individuals with disabilities.
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- REHSCI 1200 – Human Anatomy and
- REHSCI 1201 – Human Anatomy Lab
- REHSCI 1205 – Human Physiology *
- REHSCI 1210 – Neuroscience or
- NROSCI 0080 – Brain and Behavior or
- NROSCI 0083 – UHC Brain and Behavior or
- NROSCI 1000 – Intro to Neuroscience or
- NROSCI 1003 – UHC Intro to Neuroscience or
- PSY 0505 – Intro to Biopsychology
- REHSCI 1230 – Rehabilitation Ethics
- REHSCI 1250 – Pathophysiology/Human Disease
- REHSCI 1275 – Intro to Occupation Science
- REHSCI 1211 – Fundamentals of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Applications
- REHSCI 1290 – Practical Issues in Disability or
- HRS 1017/PUBHLT 0330 – Intro to Epidemiology or
- TLL 1580 – Foundations of Special Education or
- TLL 1560 – Early Education of Young Children with Disabilities or
- HHD1013 – Developmental Psychopathology
- TLL 1505 – Autism Characteristics and Interventions
- TLL 1509 – Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Support
* Or other approved Human Physiology course(s), 4 credits
Total certificate credits = 26-27