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====== Master of Rehabilitation Science ======

| [[#date_of_bor_approval_(institution)|Date of BOR Approval (Institution)]] |
| [[#program_learning_outcomes|Program Learning Outcomes]] |
| [[#admission_requirements|Admission Requirements]] |
| [[#graduation_requirements|Graduation Requirements]] |
| [[#summary_of_credit_units|Summary of Credit Units]] |
| [[#curriculum_checklist|Curriculum Checklist]] |
| [[#individual_course_titles_and_descriptions_with_credit_units,_pre-requisites_and/or_co-requisites|Individual Course Titles and Descriptions with Credit Units, Pre-requisites, and/or Co-requisites]] |
|  [[#major_courses|Major Courses]]  |
|  [[#core_courses|Core Courses]]  |
|  [[#electives|Electives]]  |

The Master in Rehabilitation Science (MRS) is a professional degree of advanced studies in the field of rehabilitation sciences. The MRS will develop advanced knowledge and skills in a specialized yet multidisciplinary field of study for professional practice. The MRS will develop the rehabilitation professional’s role in actualizing the societal participation of persons with disabilities and those at-risk for disability. Furthermore, the program integrates ethical practice, critical and independent thinking, and collaborative practice.\\
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==== Date of BOR Approval (Institution) ====
December 18, 1998\\
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==== Program Learning Outcomes ====
The MRS program aims to develop graduates who:
  - develop evidence-based programs that focus on societal participation and advancement of the rights of persons with disability and those at risk;
  - manage projects/programs that focus on societal participation and advancement of the rights of PWD and those ARD;
  - demonstrate effective use of culturally appropriate information and communication systems in the various roles of a rehabilitation professional; and 
  - communicate effectively in oral and written forms, evidence-informed program plans, or outcomes that focus on societal participation and advancement of the rights of PWD and those ARD.
==== Admission Requirements ====
An applicant must be a graduate of a rehabilitation science program (e.g., B.S. Occupational Therapy, B.S. Physical Therapy, B.S. Speech Pathology). 

In addition to NGOHS requirements for admission, the applicant for this program must:

  - Present a proof of qualification in his or her own profession and/or own country/jurisdiction (i.e., professional licenses, certifications from professional associations); and
  - Complete a successful interview with a panel (to determine compatibility of individual expectations with course design, previous work done).

==== Graduation Requirements ====
  - Residency of 1 academic year immediately prior to awarding of a degree 
  - Completion of 30 units (13 units of core courses, 11 units of major, and 6 units of thesis)
  - Satisfactory completion of a capstone project and satisfactory performance in a comprehensive examination
=== Summary of Credit Units ===
^  Category  ^  Credit Units  ^
| Major | 11 |
| Core/Foundation | 13 |
| Electives/Cognates | 6 |
| Total | 30 |

=== Curriculum Checklist ===
^  First Year  ^^^^
|  **First Semester**  ||  **Second Semester**  ||
| **Course Code** | **Credit Units** | **Course Code** | **Credit Units** |
| RS 201 | 3.0 | RS 207 | 2.0 |
| RS 205 | 3.0 | RS 211 | 2.0 |
| RS 295 | 3.0 | RS 222 | 3.0 |
| RS 208 | 2.0 | Elective/Cognate | 2.0 |
| Total  | 11.0 | Total  | 9.0 |

^  Second Year  ^^^^
|  **First Semester**  ||  **Second Semester**  ||
| **Course Code** | **Credit Units** | **Course Code** | **Credit Units** |
| RS 290 | 3.0 | Comprehensive Exam |  |
| RS 298 | 3.0 |  |  |
| Elective/Cognate | 2.0 |  |  |
| Elective/Cognate | 2.0 |  |  |
| Total  | 10.0 | Total  |  |

=== Individual Course Titles and Descriptions with Credit Units, Pre-requisites, and/or Co-requisites ===

==== Major Courses ====
**Course Code:** RS 211\\
**Course Title:** Rehabilitation and Disability-related Policies\\
**Credit Units:** 2.0 (lecture)\\
**Pre-requisite:** None\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Critical inspection of existing laws and policies related to rehabilitation and disability\\

**Course Code:** RS 222\\
**Course Title:** Program Development in Rehabilitation Sciences\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0 (lecture)\\
**Pre-requisites:** RS 201, RS 295\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Principles and methods for program development and program evaluation\\

**Course Code:** RS 290\\
**Course Title:** Practicum\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Completion of all core courses and electives\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Guided experience in community programs or processes for program development and implementation for persons with and at-risk for disabilities\\

**Course Code:** RS 298\\
**Course Title:** Special Problem in Rehabilitation Science\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Must complete all major and core courses; may be taken together with RS 298\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** In-depth study of a specific problem in a student’s field of practice which will substantially contribute to the existing body of knowledge in rehabilitation science\\
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==== Core Courses ====
**Course Code:** RS 201\\
**Course Title:** Theories and Models of Rehabilitation Sciences\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** None\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Study of theories, frames of reference, and models of practice in rehabilitation science\\

**Course Code:** RS 205\\
**Course Title:** Leadership in Rehabilitation Science\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** None\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Application of leadership and management concepts, principles,and processes in the field of rehabilitation science\\

**Course Code:** RS 207\\
**Course Title:** Clinical Reasoning for Rehabilitation Science\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** RS 295\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** A study of clinical reasoning as a dynamic process of  inquiry, decision-making, and reflection on clinical practice\\

**Course Code:** RS 208\\
**Course Title:** Ethics in Rehabilitation Science\\
**Credit Units:** 2.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** None\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Critical analysis of ethical situations as a process for decision-making in rehabilitation practice and disability context\\

**Course Code:** RS 295\\
**Course Title:** Research Literacy and EBP in Rehabilitation Science\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** None\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Methods and utilization of research in an 
evidence-informed rehabilitation practice\\
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==== Electives ====
**Course Code:** RS 209\\
**Course Title:** Counselling\\
**Credit Units:** 2.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** None\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Theories and application of appropriate counseling models and different elements involved in the counseling process relevant to issues concerning the disabled population\\

**Course Code:** RS 221\\
**Course Title:** Data Management in Rehabilitation Science\\
**Credit Units:** 2.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** None\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** A study of concepts, processes, and new developments in data management relevant to research, health services, and other programs in rehabilitation science\\

**Course Code:** RS 231\\
**Course Title:** Community Programs in Rehabilitation Science\\
**Credit Units:** 2.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** None\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** A critical study on community programs that involve persons with disabilities and those at risk for disabilities\\
 
**Course Code:** RS 233\\
**Course Title:** Disability and Disasters\\
**Credit Units:** 2.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** None\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** A study of disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction management programs\\

**Course Code:** RS 241\\
**Course Title:** Disability and Disasters\\
**Credit Units:** 2.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** None\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** A study of the concepts, principles, and 
processes in the design, fabrication, and service delivery of assistive and adaptive technology\\

**Course Code:** RS 251\\
**Course Title:** Rehabilitation in the Workplace\\
**Credit Units:** 2.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** None\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** In-depth study of the application of rehabilitation and disability inclusion in the workplace\\

**Course Code:** RS 252\\
**Course Title:** Environmental Assessment and Modification \\
**Credit Units:** 2.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** None\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Assessment and management of environmental factors that affect occupational performance for PWD\\

**Course Code:** RS 253\\
**Course Title:** Independent Living Skills\\
**Credit Units:** 2.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** None\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Critical analysis of skills and factors that optimize independence, participation, and quality of life\\
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