Program Overview

Department of Physical Therapy

The Department of Physical Therapy is part of the School of Health Professions.

B.S. in Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science

Director's Message

The B.S. in Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science is a student-focused degree for those whose passion is helping individuals with a short-term or chronic disability to reach their fullest potential.

Your Future

The Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science curriculum prepares graduates for:

• Employment in:
  • Disability advocacy with state and local government
  • Adaptive fitness specialist
  • Therapeutic recreation
  • Rehabilitation through health promotion or community health
• Health professional degree programs such as:
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Physician assistant
  • Public health
  • Medicine
• Masters and doctoral studies in rehabilitation science.

Our Mission

The central mission of the Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science undergraduate major is to provide a vibrant student body with a diverse educational background in disability and rehabilitation toward maximizing academic and commercial/government employment opportunities.

Admissions

No specific admissions criteria are provided.

Curriculum

No specific curriculum details are provided.

Minor

A minor is available, but details are not specified.

Program Details

The B.S. in Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science program aims to empower students to work with individuals with disabilities, improving their quality of life, access, and participation in their community. The program director is Christopher Hurt, Ph.D.

Graduate Outcomes

Bailey Hutchinson is noted as the first graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science program, setting a new standard for future leaders in the disability and rehabilitation field.

Nondiscrimination Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status.