Rehabilitation and Movement Science, PhD
Azusa, USA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 1,160 **
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
* january 15| early admission|march 1|regular admission
** per unit
Key Summary
Introduction
Study Rehabilitation and Movement Science at Azusa Pacific University
You’ll conduct original research and learn from highly experienced professionals, graduating ready to advance allied health through a career in academia or research. Complete the majority of the PhD online, benefiting from a flexible format in this hybrid program—the only one of its kind on the West Coast.
Program at a Glance
The APU PhD program in Rehabilitation and Movement Science equips students for compassionate leadership in academia and research, guided by experienced faculty and hands-on learning.
Application Deadline
- Early Admission Deadline: January 15
- Advanced Standing Deadline: January 15
- Regular Admission Deadline: March 1
Program Information
- Program Units: 58
- Cost per Unit: $1,160
- Base Cost: $67,280*
Location
- Online: Low Residency at Azusa (Main Campus)
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Use Christian principles to guide research and contribute to the professional community.
- Learn and research alongside an accomplished faculty-mentor.
- Gather scientific evidence to improve health and rehabilitation outcomes.
- Utilize research instruments such as motion capture, pain measurement tools, and more.
- Translate findings into clinical practice.
Rankings
- 1 of 126 Best Western Colleges according to Princeton Review's 2023 Best Collages Guide
Admissions
Program Outcome
Requirements
- Basic Biostatistics I
- Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Theory and Methods
- Research for the Rehabilitation and Movement Scientist
- Instrumentation and Measurement in Rehabilitation and Movement Science
- Leadership Theories Applied to Rehabilitation Education and Administration
- Literature Appraisal: Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis
- Grant Proposal and Scientific Writing
- Intermediate Biostatistics II
- Concentration Independent Inquiry
- Mixed Methods
- Neurophysiology of Motor Control
- Current Concepts in Pain Science
- Biomechanical Assessment of Movement
- Frontiers in Rehabilitation and Movement Science
- Dissertation Qualifying Examination and Research Prospectus
- Dissertation I: Introduction and Literature Review
- Dissertation III: Data Collection, Results, and Analysis
- Dissertation IV: Discussion and Research Defense
- Qualitative Analysis
- Dissertation Continuation
- Doctoral Study Continuation
Total Units: 58
Program Leaders
Program delivery
The PhD in Rehabilitation and Movement Science blends online learning with a one-week on-campus session per year. This format helps support working healthcare professionals who want to further their careers and pursue work in education and research.
Online Format
For online courses within the program, students will be required to use Canvas for the asynchronous online courses, and both Canvas and Zoom for the synchronous statistics courses. The statistics courses will have an online portion and a weekly real-time Zoom meeting. Additional instructions will be provided with each course.
On-Campus Sessions
Each year, during the fall semester, students participate in a one-week, on-campus boot camp with faculty and peers. Discussion and activities focus on research topic advancement, reviewing previous work, and preparing for the term to come. Additional on-campus meetings can be arranged by students with the respective course instructors and mentors.