GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL BULLETIN

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School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) was established in 1969 as the sixth school of the health sciences. The school's mission was not only to educate entry-level practitioners but also to prepare established clinicians to be leaders in their professions. SHRS strives to advance the theoretical base of knowledge underlying the practice of health and rehabilitation disciplines and professions through research, teaching, and professional service.

SHRS offers programs leading to the following degrees and certificates: Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Philosophy, and advanced certificates in rehabilitation technology and disability studies. Detailed information and requirements for these programs appear in the departmental sections. An interdisciplinary program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy in rehabilitation science is also administered through the Office of the Dean.

Contact Information

Office of Admissions

4019 Forbes Tower

412-383-6558

Fax: 412-383-6535

E-mail: admissions@shrs.pitt.edu

www.shrs.pitt.edu

Admission and Financial Aid

See individual programs for admission and financial aid information.

Graduate Programs

Graduate programs are administered through six SHRS departments:

Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition

Master of Science (MS) in Coordinated Master in Dietetics.

Master of Science (MS) in health and rehabilitation sciences with areas of concentration in

Department of Communication Science and Disorders

Master of Arts/Master of Science degrees (MA) (MS) in communication science and disorders with areas of concentration in:

Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
Doctor of Clinical Sciences (CScD) in speech language pathology
Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in communication science and disorders

Department of Health Information Management

Master of Science in health and rehabilitation sciences with areas of concentration in:

Advanced Certificate in Disability Studies

Department of Occupational Therapy

Department of Physical Therapy

Master of Science degree (MS) in health and rehabilitation sciences
Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT)

Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology

Master of Science degree (MS) in health and rehabilitation sciences with areas of concentration in

Advanced Certificates in Rehabilitation Technology

Interdisciplinary Degree:

A Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in rehabilitation science is offered through the interdisciplinary program and is administered through the Office of the Dean.

Academic Standards

In addition to following the University-wide academic rules and regulations as detailed in the General Academic Regulations section of this bulletin, SHRS has a number of school-specific academic standards, as detailed below.

Maintenance of Active Status

All students working toward graduate degrees must be registered for a minimum of 3 credits in each 12-month period from the time of admission until the degree is granted. Those students who fail to observe this rule will be placed on inactive status and will have to seek formal readmission in order to continue their graduate programs. Students must register for at least 1 credit during the term in which they plan to be graduated.

Readmission

As detailed in the Readmission section of this bulletin, a student who has not registered for at least 1 credit during a 12-month period will be transferred automatically to inactive status and must file an application for readmission to graduate study (including paying the application fee and submitting three letters of recommendation) before being permitted to register again.

If the requirements for successful completion of the specific graduate program in which the student was enrolled have changed during the period of nonenrollment, the readmitted student may be required to meet the revised requirements of the program that are in effect at the time of readmission. This will be decided by the chair/director of the student's particular program.

Academic Probation

When the GPA of a graduate student falls below 3.00 in any one term or period of 9 credits, the student is automatically placed on academic probation. The student will have a maximum of one term of full-time study or the equivalent (9 credits) to demonstrate the ability to achieve an overall GPA of 3.00. Failure to do so will subject the student to immediate dismissal from the program. Students whose records show a disproportionate number of G, I, N, or W grades may be placed on probation or may be dropped from the program.

Non-Thesis Option

Students pursuing a master's degree with a non-thesis option are required to take 6 credits in an area in which they want to further their professional skills. See description of the relevant program for a description of individual requirements.

Graduation Requirements

Candidates for the degree of Master of Arts* or Master of Science from the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences must, in addition to completing all course and other degree requirements, have a minimum GPA of 3.00. All students must be registered for at least 1 credit during the term in which they plan to be graduated. An Application for Graduation must be filed in the SHRS Office of Student Services at the time of registration for the term/session in which the student expects to be graduated. No student will be graduated with an existing F, G, or I grade in a required course. No student will be graduated who has not resolved all financial obligations with the University. Graduation caps, gowns, and hoods may be purchased from The Book Center.

*Master's students in communication science and disorders choosing the non-thesis option will receive an MA degree.