http://alliedhealth.ouhsc.edu/Prospective-Students/Academic-Programs/DSc-in-Rehabilitation-Sciences
Program Description
The Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences (D.Sc.) program prepares occupational therapists and physical therapists to be effective, responsible, and reflective members of interprofessional teams in their areas of specialization and to be innovative leaders in practice. The program currently focuses on pediatric services with an emphasis on leadership in early intervention and school-based practice. This program is available using distance education technology and a web-based learning platform. Only one trip to campus is required.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the prescribed courses and to pay tuition and fees at the time designated by the Bursar's Office. Details regarding tuition/fee charges and collection are available from the Bursar's Office.
Admission Requirements
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended must be submitted. Applicants who have previous coursework from colleges or universities outside of the United States or who are international/non-US citizens are required to have all transcripts/mark sheets processed through World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
- A one-page career goal statement which includes a description of how the applicant expects the program to assist in meeting career goals is required. The admissions committee will consider the quality of the statement, the compatibility of the applicant’s career goals with those of the program, and the availability of faculty with expertise in the applicant’s area(s) of interest. The career goals statement must include a description of the area(s) of specialization in which the applicant is interested.
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can describe the applicant’s potential for success in a doctoral-level program.
Submit a completed online application by April 1 for summer admission.
General Degree Requirements
Student's Highest Degree - BS
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| RS 8133 | Rehabilitation Sciences I | 3 |
| RS 8233 | Rehabilitation Sciences II | 3 |
| RS 5143 | Research Methods In Rehabilitation Sciences | 3 |
| RS 8153 | Clinical Reasoning and Instruction | 3 |
| RS 5970 | Seminar In Rehabilitation Sciences | 1 |
| 6 |
| 24 |
| RS 8430 | Doctoral Thesis | 6 |
| 9 |
| 9 |
| Total Hours | 67 |
Student's Highest Degree - MOT/MPT/DPT
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| RS 8133 | Rehabilitation Sciences I | 3 |
| RS 8233 | Rehabilitation Sciences II | 3 |
| RS 5143 | Research Methods In Rehabilitation Sciences | 3 |
| RS 8153 | Clinical Reasoning and Instruction | 3 |
| RS 5970 | Seminar In Rehabilitation Sciences | 1 |
| 6 |
| 24 |
| RS 8430 | Doctoral Thesis | 6 |
| 9 |
| Total Hours | 58 |
Student's Highest Degree - MS1
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| RS 8133 | Rehabilitation Sciences I | 3 |
| RS 8233 | Rehabilitation Sciences II | 3 |
| RS 5143 | Research Methods In Rehabilitation Sciences | 3 |
| RS 8153 | Clinical Reasoning and Instruction | 3 |
| RS 5970 | Seminar In Rehabilitation Sciences | 1 |
| 6 |
| 15 |
| RS 8430 | Doctoral Thesis | 6 |
| 9 |
| Total Hours | 49 |
Student's Highest Degree - MS1
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| RS 8133 | Rehabilitation Sciences I | 3 |
| RS 8233 | Rehabilitation Sciences II | 3 |
| RS 8153 | Clinical Reasoning and Instruction | 3 |
| RS 5970 | Seminar In Rehabilitation Sciences | 1 |
| 3 |
| 12 |
| RS 8430 | Doctoral Thesis | 6 |
| 3 |
| Total Hours | 34 |
Degree Requirements/Program of Study Outline
The Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences (D.Sc.) program requires core courses and courses in the specialization and cognate (related) areas. Students also complete a doctoral thesis, planned and implemented with faculty guidance. The number of credits required in each area varies depending on a student’s highest degree. Information about degree requirements.
