Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.

Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.

Presentation of selected topics in Rehabilitation and Health Sciences with emphasis on recent research and theory in the disciplines of athletic training, communication sciences & disorders, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant and health services research. Includes topics in health systems and delivery, interdisciplinary issues, research methodologies (general and discipline specific), and literature review.

Presentation of selected topics in Rehabilitation and Health Sciences with emphasis on recent research and theory in the disciplines of athletic training, communication sciences & disorders, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant and health services research. Includes topics in health systems and delivery, interdisciplinary issues, research methodologies (general and discipline specific), and literature review.

The purpose of this Professional Seminar is to expose students to teaching and learning issues in higher education in general and in the rehabilitation and health sciences specifically. This course is intended to serve as preparation for teaching internships to be completed as part of the PhD program and for careers in higher education. The focus of the course will be on didactic and clinical instruction.

The purpose of this Professional Seminar is to expose students to teaching and learning issues in higher education in general and in the rehabilitation and health sciences specifically. This course is intended to serve as preparation for teaching internships to be completed as part of the PhD program and for careers in higher education. The focus of the course will be on didactic and clinical instruction.

Study of instructional methods in higher education including development of syllabi, class presentations, and examinations. Emphasis on classroom dynamics and innovative techniques for instruction. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.

Study of instructional methods in higher education including development of syllabi, class presentations, and examinations. Emphasis on classroom dynamics and innovative techniques for instruction. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.

Independent study for graduate students interested in specific interdisciplinary topics in Rehabilitation and Health Sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of 21 credits.

Independent study for graduate students interested in specific interdisciplinary topics in Rehabilitation and Health Sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of 21 credits.