Master in Psychiatric Rehabilitation -
Leadership Track

Curriculum

The Leadership Track of the M.S. in Psychiatric Rehabilitation is an on-line degree program. In addition to courses via the Web, the curriculum includes a practicum, independent study project or thesis in psychiatric rehabilitation. With the approval of the Department and of their agency, students who are already employed in the field of psychiatric rehabilitation may choose to complete this experience in their agency.

Major areas of study in the Leadership Track include:

1. Evidence-based and Promising Practices

2. Wellness and Recovery

3. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Theory and Skills

4. Organization and Management Skills

5. Statistical Methods and Research

Number of Credits Required:

Completing the M.S. in Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Leadership Track requires a total of 36 credits. This can be completed on either a part time or full time basis. Please note that summer attendance is required as some courses are offered only in the summer semester.

Course Descriptions:

Course descriptions are available in the SHRP On-line Catalog.

More details regarding requirements for graduation: M.S. in Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Leadership Track are available here.

A total of 36 credits is required as outlined below:

Core Courses 18 Credits

PSRT 5101 Seminar in Principles & Practices of Psychiatric Rehabilitation

PSRT 4015 Wellness and Recovery

PSRT 5051 Evidence-based and Promising Practices

PSRT 5111 Program and Organizational Development
PSRT 5212 Personnel Management and Supervision
PSRT 5402 Advanced Seminar in Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Methods 9 Credits

IDST 6000 Research Methods for the Health Sciences

IDST 6121 Data Analysis and Interpretation

IDST 6400 Evidence-based Literature Review

Electives 6 Credits
Independent Study/Practicum or Thesis 3 Credits
(Choose one of the following by advisement)
PSRT 6101 Independent Study in Psychiatric Rehabilitation
PSRT 6200 Thesis