A core of courses, taken by all students, provides the basis for an understanding of the health care delivery system and an understanding of the role and importance of communications within organizations. Additional courses in advanced sciences, again taken by students in all tracks, provide the critical analysis of treatment methods and the scientific basis of practice. Students select specialized courses designated for each track which provide them with the opportunity to design an individualized plan of study which meets their needs and interest. The course work is further enhanced through participation in seminars, practica, and research projects. The program is committed to assisting students develop basic research skills, investigate of research questions in the multitude of health care environments, and the acquisition and distribution of new information to society.
Innovative scheduling allows for full and part-time studies.
The Health Professions Leadership specialization track is designed to provide graduate education for those professionals seeking leadership roles in a variety of health care educational settings. Movement Science A trend toward the multidisciplinary study of human movement and motor control has resulted in a restructure and redesign of traditional theories of movement. This has contributed to the need for rehabilitation professionals who read and apply new knowledge and findings for clinical or educational practice, and for educators to alter what is taught at the entry-level of practice. The goal of this concentration in movement science is to develop a coherent view of theory, clinical practice and research in motor learning and control. Study is directed at both normal and dysfunctional movement.