Director's Message
Are you interested in working with individuals with disabilities to improve their quality of life, access, and participation in their community? Maybe your long-term goals are to work in the rehabilitation field as an occupational therapist, physical therapist or other health professional or perform cutting edge research to improve clinical practice. I invite you to explore our undergraduate degree in Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science.
Our undergraduate program 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
Christopher Hurt, Ph.D.
Program DirectorThe Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science curriculum prepares graduates for:
Employment in:
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- 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:
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- 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.
If you have questions, please contact our academic advisor, Chris Smith at
Christopher Hurt, Ph.D.
Program Director, B.S. in Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science