Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MS-RST program, the students will be able to: 

1. Demonstrate a systematic and critical understanding of existing conceptual, philosophical, theoretical, empirical, and/or professional practice knowledge to promote human health, performance, and/or quality of life. 
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of methods and techniques applicable to their own research and/or professional practice.  
3. Demonstrate originality and critical understanding on how to apply concepts, frameworks, and research evidence to enhance human health, performance, and/or quality of life. 
4. Demonstrate their ability to exercise self-initiative, personal responsibility, and decision-making skills that are consistent with their professional competencies and ethical guidelines. 
5. Demonstrate their ability for independent learning and to advance their knowledge and skills beyond graduation. 

In doing so, the students can: 

1. Explain how various biopsychosocial and sociotechnical systems interact to influence human health, performance, and/or quality of life.  
2. Compare and contrast how various philosophical, theoretical, and professional practice frameworks explain human health, performance, and/or quality of life.  
3. Analyze and apply systems and frameworks, concepts, and research evidence to enhance human health, performance, and/or quality of life.  
4. Collaborate with other professionals using innovative methods, interventions/approaches, evaluations, and assessments to promote human health, performance, and/or quality of life across the lifespan.