Students select one of the following three options offered:

Thesis option:

• Coursework: 22 credit hours
• Thesis: 14 credit hours
  Total: 36 credit hours

Project option:

• Coursework: 27 credit hours
• Project: 9 credit hours
  Total: 36 credit hours

Coursework-only option:

• Coursework: 39 credit hours
  Total: 39 credit hours

Required Courses

• Advances in Rehabilitation Sciences I and II (PT 505 and PT 506)
• A graduate course in statistics, e.g. EPSY 505, BSTT 506
• A research methods course, e.g. PT 563, NUSC 515

Written Comprehensive Examination
The written comprehensive examination requirement assures that the graduate student has command of the body of knowledge expected of a graduate of the Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences program. The comprehensive examination will be waived for a student who obtains an average grade of B or better in the core courses PT 505 and PT 506.