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Rehabilitation Science

Arkansas Tech University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 51.2314

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The Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science at Arkansas Tech University (ATU) is designed to prepare students for careers dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities, injuries, or chronic health conditions. This interdisciplinary program provides students with a strong foundation in rehabilitation principles, therapeutic interventions, and disability studies.

Credits

120 credits

Dates

Since Jan 1985

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Russellville, Arkansas

    Administration Bldg 200, 1509 N Boulder Ave, Russellville, Arkansas, 72801-2222

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 25-1071.00

Skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingActive LearningInstructingLearning StrategiesService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageBiologyPsychologyMedicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceTherapy and CounselingMathematicsComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear VisionSpeech RecognitionProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation, such as clients' personal and
  • Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for
  • Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and
  • Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
  • Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the pub
  • Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of anima

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareMedical softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareDocument management softwareAccounting softwareElectronic mail softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareGeographic information systemSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

3D movement analysis systemsAgar slidesAutomated ESR analyzersBack support bracesBalance boardsBiohazard containersBlood culture incubatorsCardiac monitorsCarousel slide projectorsCasting ovensCell washing equipmentCervical traction unitsCoagulation testing equipmentColorimetric devicesCompact digital camerasAlternative computer keyboardsAlternative mouse optionsDesktop computersGlobal positioning system GPS receiversHandheld calculatorsIntercom systemsLaser facsimile machinesLaser pointersLaser printersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsMulti-line telephone systemsNotebook computersPersonal computersPhotocopiersScanners

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Working ConditionsAchievementRecognitionIndependenceRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
  • Rehabilitation Counselors21-1015.00
  • Life Scientists, All Other19-1099.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Full-course instructional materials including syllabi, multimedia content, and assessments — design autonomously to reflect current evidence-based practice for advanced health specialties students at a doctoral or professional degree level.
  • Developments across multiple health specialties subfields — synthesize independently by engaging with literature, collegial networks, and national conferences, then translate findings directly into curriculum updates.
  • Complex student work including research papers and clinical case analyses — assess and grade with nuanced feedback that advances individual student professional development in a rigorous health sciences program.
  • Advanced laboratory and simulation sessions — supervise across multiple concurrent sections, troubleshooting non-routine procedural or safety issues in a postsecondary health professions training environment.
  • Examination blueprints and assessment programs — design, validate, and continuously improve using psychometric principles and accreditation benchmarks for a health specialties degree program.
  • Program-level academic records, outcome metrics, and accreditation data — compile and analyze to ensure compliance with institutional and professional accreditation standards in a health sciences department.
  • High-level seminars and case-based discussions — lead for graduate and professional students on non-routine clinical, ethical, and research challenges within a health specialties academic setting.
  • Curriculum frameworks for health specialties programs — evaluate, redesign, and implement comprehensively using learning theory and competency-based education models in alignment with professional licensing requirements.
  • Medical software, geographic information systems, and scientific analytical tools — integrate into coursework to enhance student competency with health informatics and data-driven clinical reasoning.
  • Interprofessional education initiatives — lead by coordinating with faculty from medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health disciplines to develop integrated learning experiences for health specialties students.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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