BS Rehabilitation Psychology at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

Rehabilitation Psychology is an academic field designed for students passionate about health and helping professions. Students majoring in Rehabilitation Psychology are dedicated to supporting individuals with chronic illnesses and disabilities, preparing them for careers that improve lives and promote well-being. The curriculum integrates hands-on learning with theoretical knowledge, giving students valuable experience in addressing the real-life challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, as well as the services and supports that can enhance their quality of life.

Faculty: School of Education | Department: School of Education Degree Requirements | Duration: 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 120 credits in total. Courses listed in the requirements include ENGL 207 COM ARTS; AFROAMER 154 Hip-Hop and Contemporary American Society; AFROAMER 156 Black Music and American Cultural History; AFROAMER 225 Introduction to African American Dramatic Literature; AFROAMER 338 The Black Arts Movement; AMER IND 325 American Indians in Film.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to School of Education, not specific to this major: Rehabilitation Psychology Declaration New first-year students and off-campus transfers are admitted directly to the Bachelor of Science–Rehabilitation Psychology degree program. On-campus students starting at UW-Madison in other majors can declare Rehabilitation Psychology at any time of the year, and at any point in their academic career. First-semester students who have not established a GPA at UW-Madison may declare Rehabilitation Psychology. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the department's undergraduate program coordinator or an advisor in the School of Education Student Services office before declaring Rehabilitation Psychology. See the Overview page for contact information.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry terms: Fall (Early Action and Regular Decision) and Spring. Transfer entry terms: Fall (Priority and Regular Decision) and Spring.

First-year Fall Early Action: application deadline November 1, materials deadline November 9, decision on or before January 31. Fall Regular Decision: application deadline January 15, materials deadline January 22, decision on or before March 31. Spring Regular Decision: application deadline October 1, materials deadline October 15, decision on or before December 31. First-year fall and spring applications open August 1. Early Action is non-binding.

Transfer Fall Priority: application deadline February 1, materials deadline February 16, decision on or before March 31. Fall Regular: application deadline March 1, materials deadline March 15, decision on or before April 30. Spring Regular: application deadline October 1, materials deadline October 15, decision on or before December 31. Fall transfer applications open December 1; spring transfer applications open August 1.

Apply via the Common Application or the Universities of Wisconsin Application. The application fee is $80 US and is non-refundable; fee waivers are available for applicants with financial hardship. ACT and SAT scores are optional for students applying for admission through the spring 2028 term (application deadline October 1, 2027).

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