医学研究所将康复科学定义为研究领域，涵盖了健康科学，社会科学和工程学的基本和应用方面。这是来自几个学科的知识的融合，以了解使人残疾的过程的基本性质。康复科学研究生证书为学生提供了将研究和统计技术应用于实现“使人残疾”过程的准备。它是为对已经拥有学士学位的与康复相关的职业感兴趣的学生而设计的。康复和恢复框架，研究设计和方法，参与康复研究的能力。课程包括对所需课程的简短说明，可在梅森大学目录中找到。候选人必须在课程中获得15个研究生学分，且GPA最低为3.00，且成绩不低于3个学分且C级才能获得证书。
The Institute of Medicine defines rehabilitation science as a field of study that encompasses basic and applied aspects of the health sciences, social sciences, and engineering. It is the melding of knowledge from several disciplines to understand the fundamental nature of the enabling?disabling process. The graduate certificate in rehabilitation science prepares students to apply research and statistical techniques to the study of the enabling?disabling process. It is designed for students interested in rehabilitation-related careers who already have a bachelor's degree.Rehabilitation and recovery framework, Research design and methodology, Ability to participate in rehabilitation research.The curriculum, including short descriptions of the required courses, is available in Mason's University Catalog. Candidates must have 15 graduate credits and a minimum GPA of 3.00 in course work, with no more than 3 credits with a grade of C to earn the certificate.