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About the Program
In today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment, there is a growing demand for well-trained rehabilitation professionals to meet the needs of an increasing number of people with physical and/or cognitive disabilities in the community.
The Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (BSRS) program at Middle Georgia State University (MGA) provides a clear and distinctive pathway from undergraduate admissions to graduate programs including occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language pathology, physician assistant, prosthetics and orthotics, rehabilitation counseling, assistive technology, and other related rehabilitation science fields.
MGA is dedicated to the scholastic development of students to promote respect for multiculturalism, ethical behavior, passion for advocacy, and professionalism of future rehabilitation practitioners.
Tracks
- Respiratory Therapy
- Nursing
- Sports Medicine
Why MGA?
Affordable
As the most affordable state university in the state of Georgia, students at MGA pay on average* $3,041 for a 15-credit-hour semester (that's a full course load).
*Tuition and fees differ for in-state, out-of-state, and international students. Please visit the Tuition page for more information.
Access Institution
The University is equipped with faculty committed to student success and provides pathways to career, flexible learning options, experiential learning, and resources for student support and engagement. More than 80% of MGA alumni work within the state of Georgia with their career-ready skills.
Creating Connections
The BS for Rehabilitation Science program is housed in the Cochran campus, where the 20-bed simulation beds provide students with realistic training and hands-on learning. Students will learn how to work closely with individuals who are recovering from an injury or living with a disability and learn to communicate with patients and families in a way that conveys care, concern, and respect from highly qualified faculty at MGA.
What Can You Do with This Degree?
Recent graduates have found employment at:
- Medical supply companies
- Hospitals
- Outpatient therapy clinics
- Medical offices
- Dental offices
- Public health facilities, and many more
Graduates of the BSRS program at MGA have continued their careers in the following programs and positions:
- Graduate level Occupational and Physical Therapy programs at Augusta University, Brenau University, and Georgia Southern.
- Graduate level Speech and Language Pathology and Athletic Training programs at Valdosta State
- Cardiac Rehab
- Personal Training
*Source: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1015.00
Courses
Some of the courses required for this program include:
PSYC 2103 Introduction to Human Development
BIOL 2251K Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2252K Anatomy and Physiology II
PSYC 3265 Abnormal Psychology
RHAB 3000 Introduction to Rehabilitation Professions
RHAB 3010 Research Methods in Rehabilitation Science
RHAB 3020 Introduction to Exercise Science
RHAB 3100 Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology I
"Going to MGA meant I was able to go to an affordable college while receiving a great education. My four years here have been just that. I don't have the burden of student debt, yet I’ve learned and grown so much in ways that I will carry with me for the rest of my life."
-Melinda McElwain, Class of 2020