Program Overview

Rehabilitation Sciences Program

The Rehabilitation Sciences program at Weber State University prepares students for a career in athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant medicine, and many other fields. This program provides a foundation for graduate programs in a healthcare profession.

Program Overview

• The program offers a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences degree.
• The Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions and the Department of Athletic Training & Occupational Therapy administer the program.
• The suggested course sequence is available for students to plan their academic path.

Studying Rehabilitation Sciences

The Rehabilitation Sciences major at Weber State University allows students to explore various healthcare careers while gaining a strong foundation in orthopedics. This program provides students with medical knowledge and skills that will give them an advantage in applying to and participating in a professional program.

Program Highlights

• The program provides a foundation for graduate programs in healthcare professions.
• Students can explore various healthcare careers, including athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistant medicine.
• The program offers hands-on activities, teaching valuable patient care skills and treatment modalities.

Beyond the Classroom

• Students have the opportunity to shadow professionals in different fields through one or more internships.
• The internships prepare students for the graduate program of their choice.

Student Testimonial

Brooke Hildt, Class of 2025

"The rehabilitation program here at Weber has helped me prepare to apply to PA school while offering courses I really enjoyed, furthering my knowledge of the musculoskeletal system through hands-on activities and teaching me a variety of treatment modalities along with valuable patient care skills."

Curriculum

The Weber State rehabilitation sciences classes cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Emergency care
• Orthopedic injury evaluation
• Therapeutic modalities
• Therapeutic exercise
• Healthcare management Students also take prerequisites necessary for applying to graduate programs, such as:
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Biology
• Math

Career Opportunities

The Weber State rehabilitation sciences major is a pre-professional program designed to help students prepare for their graduate degree in areas such as:

• Athletic training
• Physical therapy
• Podiatric medicine
• Chiropractic
• Occupational therapy
• Physician's assistant programs
• Medical school

Faculty Perspective

I enjoy teaching in this program because I get to interact with students who have all kinds of different career paths in front of them. I have had students interested in athletic training, occupational therapy, physician assistant school, and even medical school.

Hannah Stedge