Our Mission
What We Do
Our department is comprised of community engaged academics providing an education that reaches beyond the classroom. Faculty with expertise in applied gerontology, health services, rehabilitation counseling, substance use and behavioral health concerns prepare students for a career making a positive change in the lives of others. We offer a progressive undergraduate program in Rehabilitation Studies with optional minors in Applied Gerontology or Addiction as well as Masters of Science degrees in Rehabilitation Counseling or Health Services Administration. We also offer an innovative interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Health Services Research with concentrations in Applied Gerontology, Rehabilitation Science, and Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology.
Alumni of our programs become researchers, educators, administrators and clinicians. If you are looking for a rewarding career empowering individuals in community based, public or private settings, we have the program for you!