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College of Rehabilitation Sciences
The Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences brings together Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Speech and Language Pathology. Our goal is to provide programs that are unique in terms of educating students to provide high-quality care that will integrate people back into their communities. The College of Rehabilitation Sciences is proud to be home to two programs ranked by U.S. News & World Report: Occupational Therapy was and the Department of Physical Therapy. Both programs offer students opportunities to participate in research, clinical, and educational experiences.
Exercise Science, BS
Designed for high school graduates that are interested in pursuing a career in the health and fitness. This program provides a high quality educational experience that couples both classroom and hands-on educational experiences necessary to obtain employment in a variety of health and fitness settings.
Hear from Stephen Thomas, PhD, ATC, Chair and Director, Department of Exercise Science
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Exercise Science, BS/Athletic Training, MS
Designed for high school graduates that are interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy. This program provides an accelerated degree path that shortens the time to graduation by one full year, while still delivering a high quality educational experience that couples both classroom and clinical based educational experiences necessary to earn a Bachelor’s of Science in exercise science and a doctorate in physical therapy. The exercise science aspect will provide graduates with foundational knowledge in science, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and exercise prescription.
Exercise Science, BS/Occupational Therapy, OTD
Designed for high school graduates that are interested in pursuing a career in occupational therapy. This program provides an accelerated degree path that shortens the time to graduation by one full year, while still delivering a high quality educational experience that couples both classroom and clinical based educational experiences necessary to earn a Bachelor’s of Science in exercise science and a doctorate in occupational therapy. The exercise science aspect will provide graduates with foundational knowledge in science, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and exercise prescription.
Exercise Science, BS/Physical Therapy, DPT
Earn your Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and your Doctor of Physical Therapy in an accelerated program in less time than it would take to complete both degrees separately. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to sit for the National Physical Therapy Examination. Jefferson’s Physical Therapy (PT) Program is one of the most respected PT programs in the region. Students from around the country come here to experience a positive, collaborative learning environment that contributes to success.
Hear from Susan Wainwright, PT, PhD, Chairperson, Department of Physical Therapy