Location:

Rochester, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Graduate Certificate

Specialty:

Physical Therapy

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Graduate Certificate in Pediatric Rehabilitation is designed to offer advanced, graduate-level courses in pediatrics to physical therapists and occupational therapists interested in developing clinical specialty skills. Students enrolled in the program will participate in 17 credits of coursework including advanced theoretical and clinical training, emphasizing clinical decision-making, case management skills, and therapeutic procedures. For physical therapists, all of the required courses that comprise this certificate can be applied to the Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree or the Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy or transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Oakland University is accredited as a doctoral degree-granting institution by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Online Application, Official transcripts, Two official and original Recommendation for Graduate Admission forms, Proof of English language proficiency, Applicants must have earned an entry-level degree in physical therapy or in occupational therapy from an APTA or AOTA accredited program or its equivalent, Professional vitae or resume, One-page narrative goal statement outlining academic and professional goals, Applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in the U.S. or Canada or currently enrolled in a post-professional Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy, Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy, or Master of Science in physical therapy degree program, Two years of clinical experience in pediatrics is highly recommended.

International Requirements:

International applicants requiring an I-20 for a visa must also submit additional documents, including an International Student Supplemental Application, financial documents, transcript evaluations, and proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB).