Department website: https://www.atu.edu/krs

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.

Students gain hands-on experience in rehabilitation services, learning how to assess, support, and enhance the functional abilities and well-being of diverse populations. The program emphasizes evidence-based practices, ethics, and advocacy, equipping graduates with the skills to work in healthcare, social services, and community-based rehabilitation programs.

Program Highlights

• Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• Focuses on disability studies, therapeutic interventions, assistive technology, and rehabilitation services
• Prepares students for graduate programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, rehabilitation counseling, and related fields
• Offers four specialized minors, allowing students to tailor their education to their career goals:
  • Addictions
  • Child Welfare and Social Services
  • Disability Studies
  • Recreation Services

The Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

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See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".

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A grade of C or better required for Rehabilitation Science Majors. 

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RS 3204 Interviewing Skills must be taken prior to RS 4023 Case Management Strategies.

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A minor must be completed in one of the following areas: Addictions, Child Welfare and Social Services, Disability Studies, Recreation Services.

Students who complete the program:

• should demonstrate oral and written communication skills at an acceptable level and express satisfaction with such abilities.
• will express interest in and increase participation in professional presentation and research symposiums. 
• will increase interest in and seeking acceptance into graduate programs. 
• will be able to advocate and conceptualize a case from intake to placement. This will be demonstrated by completion of case studies, role plays, and field work activities and the evaluation of such activities. Students, graduates, graduate school advisors, and field work supervisors will be surveyed to determine satisfaction with these competencies. 
• will participate in research class projects and presentations, submit presentations and posters to professional conferences, and participate and learn in professional training opportunities. 
• will receive quality advising regarding graduate school opportunities. Students will be carefully matched with their abilities and graduate school programs. Faculty monitor the number of students who express interest in graduate school.

For program assessment visit: https://www.atu.edu/assessment/program_assessment.php