{"id":49,"date":"2021-04-02T12:32:44","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T17:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/rehabilitation-sciences-technology\/?page_id=49"},"modified":"2026-03-12T12:03:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:03:12","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/rehabilitation-sciences-technology\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Jay M. Kapellusch, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On behalf of the school\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jay M. Kapellusch, PhD<\/strong>
Professor & head of school
School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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4<\/strong>Main Areas of Study<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n
15<\/strong>Majors, Master’s, Doctoral, Minors & Certificates<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Committed to Excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With steadfast commitment to excellence, our students, staff, faculty and alumni truly live our mission, vision and values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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