Rehabilitation Science (B.S.)
Rehabilitation Science is the field of study which integrates the knowledge related to restoring the functional capacity of a person to perform the activities of everyday life and the interaction of that person with the surrounding environment that either disables or enables the individual to participate fully in society. This knowledge is then translated to interventions aimed at improving human performance and quality of life. This program offers students a rigorous science-based educational foundation for rehabilitation-related careers upon graduation. Rehabilitation professionals may work in addiction treatment centers, disability accommodation programs at schools and universities, independent living and community programs, insurance companies, state and federal rehabilitation programs, and veteran affairs centers. The Rehabilitation Science degree program also provides a clear and distinctive pathway for admission to graduate programs including occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, prosthetic and orthotics, rehabilitation counseling and assistive technology, and other health care fields.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science degree requires regular admission to Middle Georgia State University. In order to progress to major area of study courses, students must attain a grade C or better in all required courses in Area F. Students who intend to apply to a professional program or a graduate program after completion of this degree should be aware that most of those programs will require a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science
Core Curriculum (Credit: 42 hours)
Area A: Essential Skills (Credit: 9 hours)
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 credits |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 credits |
| OR | |
| ENGL 1102H | Honors English Composition II | 3 credits |
| Math Elective - MATH 1101/MATH 1111 or higher | |
Note: Courses required for Area A must be completed within the first 30 hours.
Area B: Institutional Options (Credit: 4 hours)
| Perspectives Elective | 4 credits |
Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts (Credit: 6 hours)
| Literature Elective | 3 credits |
| Area C Elective | 3 credits |
Recommended Area C Elective: COMM 1110 Public Speaking
Area D: Science, Math and Technology (Credit: 11 hours)
Required
Choose an 8-hour sequence from the following:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1112 will not satisfy prerequisite requirements for graduate programs
Area E: Social Sciences (Credit: 12 hours)
| HIST 2111 | United States History to 1865 | 3 credits |
| OR | |
| HIST 2112 | United States History since 1865 | 3 credits |
| | |
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 credits |
| AND | |
| Area E Elective | 3 credits |
| Area E Elective | 3 credits |
Area F: Lower Division Major Requirements (Credit: 18 hours)
Required Courses (Credit: 11 hours)
Approved Electives Credit 7 hours
Choose a minimum of 7 hours from the following:
Upper Division Course Requirements (Credit: 60 hours)
Required Courses (Credit: 51 hours)
| HLSA 3000 | Research Methods for Health Sciences | 3 credits |
| HLSA 3315 | Holistic Health Care Services | 3 credits |
| HLSA 3380 | Health Communications | 3 credits |
| HLSA 3390 | Bioethics | 3 credits |
| HLSA 3410 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 credits |
| HLSA 3440 | Fitness Across the Lifespan | 3 credits |
| HLSA 4463 | Case Management Concepts and Services | 3 credits |
| PSYC 3265 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| RHAB 3000 | Introduction to Rehabilitation Professions | 3 credits |
| RHAB 3100 | Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology | 3 credits |
| RHAB 3200 | Exercise Physiology | 3 credits |
| RHAB 4000 | Physical Illness and Disease | 3 credits |
| RHAB 4010 | Developmental Disabilities | 3 credits |
| RHAB 4100 | Physical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability | 3 credits |
| RHAB 4210 | Culture and Disability | 3 credits |
| RHAB 4250 | Assessment in Rehabilitation | 3 credits |
| RHAB 4300 | Assistive Technology and Independent Living | 3 credits |
Major Area Electives (Credit: 9 hours)
Students may choose 9 hours of electives with the following designations: NURS, OTA, RESP, HLSA, PSYC, BIOL, CHEM, PHYS (the major area of study and the electives must add up to at least 60 hours).
Note: Electives from a designation other than those listed require the approval of the Department Chair.
Total Hours: 120