====== 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.\\ \\ ==== Date of BOR Approval (Institution) ==== December 18, 1998\\ \\ ==== 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\\ \\ ==== 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\\ \\ ==== 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\\ \\