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 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 or can be viewed on this web page http://www.shrs.pitt.edu/ GraduateAdmissions. 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
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- 4019 Forbes Tower
- 412-383-6558
- Fax: 412-383-6535
- E-mail: admissions@shrs.pitt.edu
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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 (MA)/Master of Science (MS) degrees 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 with areas of concentration in:
Department of Health Information Management
Master of Science in health and rehabilitation sciences with areas of concentration in:
Department of Occupational Therapy
Department of Physical Therapy
- Master of Science degree (MS) in health and rehabilitation sciences with areas of concentration in:
- Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
- Neuromuscular Physical Therapy
Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology
Master of Science degree (MS) in health and rehabilitation sciences with areas of concentration in
Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Science degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Advanced Certificates in Rehabilitation Technology and Disability
Studies
Interdisciplinary PhD 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 full-time Dissertation Study course or at least 1 credit 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.
Re-admission
A student who has not registered for at least 1 credit or full-time dissertation study during a 12-month period will be transferred automatically to inactive status and must file an application for re-admission to graduate study (and pay the application fee) before being permitted to register again.
Inactive students cannot apply to graduate or take preliminary or comprehensive examinations. While on inactive status, a student is not eligible to use University facilities and should not expect to receive counseling by the faculty or active supervision by his/her advisor and committee.
Readmission is not automatic nor does it necessarily reinstate the student to the academic status enjoyed prior to becoming inactive. If the requirements for successful completion of the specific graduate program in which the student was enrolled have changed during the period of non-enrollment, the re-admitted 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 Department Chair of the student's particular program; for the doctoral program the decision will be made by the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies.
Readmission is automatic, however, for students who receive prior approval for a formal leave of absence.
Academic Probation
Graduate students must have a 3.000 cumulative GPA to be eligible to graduate.
Graduate students who have completed at least 9 credits and whose cumulative GPA falls below a 3.000 will be placed on academic probation and will receive written notification of this status. At this point it is the student’s responsibility to meet with his or her advisor.
In order to be removed from academic probation, the student will need to achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.000 within his or her next two terms of study. Failure to do so may subject the student to immediate dismissal from the program at the discretion of the department chair.
Students who fail to demonstrate progress toward meeting graduation requirements in a timely manner may be placed on academic probation or be dismissed from the program at the discretion of the department chair.
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 graduate. 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 graduate. 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.
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