Program Overview

Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science Program

The Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.

Program Overview

In the field of rehabilitation science, students can research, integrate, and promote better practices to make healthcare more inclusive for people living with short-term or chronic disabilities. The program provides a foundational understanding of disability inclusion science, as well as prevention, health promotion, and wellness tactics integrated across the entire curriculum.

Fast Facts

• According to a 2019 CDC study, Alabama had the 5th highest percentage of individuals with a mobility disability in the United States.
• The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics reports that employment of rehabilitation counselors is projected to grow 11 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About the Program

The Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science degree can provide students with a foundational understanding of disability inclusion science. Students can learn from a spectrum of courses like Rehabilitation and Healthcare in the US, Environmental and Community Considerations of Mobility, Tests and Measures in Rehabilitation Science, and Living with Disability. Students can also benefit from research opportunities, engaging seminars, and esteemed faculty from renowned centers across UAB.

Delivery Methods

On-Campus

This program delivers most of its content via on-campus, in-person meetings.

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• Community Health and Human Services BS
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