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Jay M. Kapellusch, PhD

Welcome to the School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the College of Health Professions and Sciences. Here you will find teams of passionate and dedicated faculty ready to help you pursue your academic, professional, research and personal goals in an inclusive, diverse and collaborative environment.

We offer world-class education and training programs in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, Certified Mental Performance Consulting, Assistive Technology and Accessible Design, and Therapeutic Recreation.

If you are looking for undergraduate pre-professional education, I invite you to explore our B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and B.S. in Occupational Science and Technology majors. These degrees provide excellent preparation for graduate professional training programs with small class sizes and strong support from advisors and faculty, all while enjoying the rich culture and student experiences that UW-Milwaukee has to offer.

Ready to pursue research or advanced practice with a Ph.D. or professional doctorate? Our innovative faculty are furthering knowledge, translating discovery to practice, increasing access and participation in society, and enriching performance, health, well-being and quality of life. Explore our laboratories, meet our faculty, and we will help you to find the perfect fit for you.

On behalf of the school’s exceptional faculty and staff, I invite you to explore our website, contact us and visit our facilities. We are excited for you to join us. Together, we will pursue your dreams and realize your goals.

Best,

Jay M. Kapellusch, PhD
Professor & head of school
School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology

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Committed to Excellence

With steadfast commitment to excellence, our students, staff, faculty and alumni truly live our mission, vision and values.

We provide an inclusive, interdisciplinary research and educational environment for contemporary professionals and scientists who will lead and contribute to a productive and healthy society.

We envision improving health, well-being and participation of persons in an inclusive and supportive society.

We value integrity in all that we do, collaboration to achieve excellence, diversity of thought, perspective and culture, and accessibility to promote optimal engagement.

The School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology offers a wide array of degree programs, training our graduates for high-demand careers. Many of our degree programs are nationally recognized and have achieved the highest accreditation possible.

Every degree program is enhanced by a strong partnership between students and faculty, ensuring that our students are prepared for graduate study or any national registration or certificate exam required in their disciplines.
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The UWM School of Rehabilitation Sciences &Technology is recognized for our strategic partnerships and collaboration initiatives, our commitment to diversity, and innovative approaches to education and research excellence.

The research activities of its faculty, staff and students encompass groundbreaking advances in movement science, ingenious rehabilitation research and development, innovative applied clinical technologies and novel disease prevention approaches.
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The School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology has many successful alumni. These alumni have taken their Athletic Training, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Occupational Therapy, Sciences & Technology and Physical Therapy educations and have excelled in their careers.

Get inspired by where a Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology degree can take you.
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The School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology is proud to announce the success of our students and faculty, including topics such as academic achievements, research excellence and community engagement.
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We invite you to explore our events that focus on future students, current students, faculty/staff, alumni, donors and friends of the college. We have a variety of in-person and virtual offerings.
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Contact

Enderis Hall
2400 E. Hartford Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53211

Northwest Quadrant
2025 E. Newport Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53211

Pavillion
3409 N. Downer Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53211

Mailing Address
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
College of Health Sciences
PO Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413

Student Affairs Phone: 414-229-2758
Email: uwmchps@uwm.edu
Fax: 414-229-3373