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Program Requirements
Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses (15 credits)
Note: Of the required courses, at least three will already have been completed by students with an M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science from Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
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EDPH 689 Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Collegial) : Students will develop an understanding of teaching and learning as a process in which instruction is based on the learning to be accomplished. Students will design, develop, and evaluate a university course of their choice, and will develop facility and confidence in using teaching methods appropriate to their domains.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Summer 2014
Instructors: Saroyan, Alenoush; Bateman, Dianne (Fall) Bateman, Dianne; Kerwin-Boudreau, Susan (Winter) Bateman, Dianne (Summer)
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POTH 610 Research Methodology (4 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Philosophy of scientific inquiry, principles of research design, and application of statistical techniques, focusing on research studies in health care and rehabilitation.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Mayo, Nancy (Fall)
Fall
Corequisite: EPIB 507
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POTH 614 Selected Topics in Rehabilitation Science (2 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : A weekly lecture and seminar course taught by staff, designed to provide an overview of current research issues in rehabilitation.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Kehayia, Evanthia (Fall)
Fall
Restriction: on-campus students only.
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POTH 628 Introduction to Regression Analysis (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Commonly used regression modelling approaches in the health sciences, linear and logistic regression models. Topics include: general concepts behind statistical model building, selection of appropriate model, preparatory descriptive analyses prior to regression modelling, fitting, interpreting and evaluating some linear and logistic regression models.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Rich, Benjamin (Winter)
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POTH 631 Research Proposal (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : The course covers issues involved in the development of a research protocol. The presentation of a written thesis proposal is required by the end of the course. This document will serve as the basis for an oral presentation to the student's Supervisory Committee who will also review the written proposal.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Mayo, Nancy (Winter)
Winter
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POTH 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Summer 2014
Instructors: Gelinas, Isabelle; Kehayia, Evanthia (Fall) Gelinas, Isabelle; Kehayia, Evanthia (Winter) Gelinas, Isabelle (Summer)
Complementary Course (3 credits)
One of the following courses:
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POTH 620 Measurement: Rehabilitation 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Theoretical and practical basis for utilization of electronic equipment for quantitative measurement in rehabilitation research. Ambulatory assistive devices, electronic plates and instrumentation to assess normal and pathological human movement will be used to demonstrate the application of theory and techniques for quantitative analysis of human performance. Recording, reduction and analysis of electromyographic, kinetic and kinematic data included.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Preuss, Richard (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: POTH 222 and permission of instructor.
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POTH 630 Measurement: Rehabilitation 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : Theoretical and practical basis for measurement in rehabilitation research. Introduction to measurement theory, scale development and related statistics, approaches and instruments used to assess outcomes in patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, psychiatric or psychological conditions.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Ahmed, Sara (Winter)
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POTH 685 Perception and Action (3 credits)
Overview
Phys & Occ Therapy : New research concepts related to perception and action, with a special emphasis on the understanding of motor behaviour in patient populations and the exploration of potential applications in rehabilitation.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Fall
Prerequisite: POTH 455 or equivalent
Elective Courses (3-6 credits)
One or two courses (3 to 6 credits) that pertain to the student's area of specialization; to be chosen from among graduate-level departmental course offerings or other courses at the 500, 600, or 700 level with permission from the Graduate Program Director.
School of Physical and Occupational Therapy—2013-2014 (last updated Jul. 30, 2013) (disclaimer)