M.S. Human Performance & Rehabilitation Sciences

Advance your career options with an M.S. in Human Performance and Rehabilitation Sciences

The Master of Science in Human Performance and Rehabilitation Sciences (HPRS) will provide you with an advanced knowledge and practice in optimizing physical performance, recovery, and functional health across diverse populations.

You will explore scientific thought and theory, research in health sciences, and take part in a research practicum in your chosen concentration area.

The non-thesis, 30-credit-hour program includes major topics in health and rehabilitation sciences, as well as the option of three credit hours of interdisciplinary elective courses. Students can advance on to the Ph.D. in Human Performance and Rehabilitation Sciences for a seamless transition to doctoral study, ensuring curricular coherence and creating a clear academic progression for future clinicians, researchers, and educators in the field.

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What jobs can you land after graduating?

  • Clinical instructor
  • Clinical research technician
  • Healthcare administrator
  • Healthcare case manager
  • Rehabilitation support specialist
  • Ph.D. studies

13%projected health care occupation growth from 2021 to 2031

$134,440MEAN ANNUAL SALARY FOR POSTSECONDARY HEALTH SPECIALTIES INSTRUCTORS IN THE U.S., 2023