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| Rehabilitation and Human
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Houston and Perry (Program Coordinator)
People with disabilities are experiencing greater community integration in our society than ever before. Enhancing the integration and promoting the full acceptance and empowerment of these individuals is central to the mission of the Rehabilitation and Human Services program. This interdisciplinary program prepares students for a wide variety of rehabilitation-related careers in which they will have the opportunity to advance the maximum level of social and economic independence of persons with physical, developmental, learning, and psychiatric disabilities.
The program offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services. In addition, a minor in Rehabilitation and Human Services is offered. These programs are administered by the Department of Counseling, which is part of the College of Education and Human Development.
tudents may apply for admission to the Rehabilitation and Human Services major at any time after the completion of 45 semester credits (including RHS 250). An overall GPA of 2.5, completion of 40 hours of rehabilitation-related volunteer work, and a written statement of interest in professional rehabilitation practice are also required for admission. Students interested in applying for admission should contact the program coordinator.
To encourage students who are majoring in Rehabilitation and Human Services to extend their studies to include a graduate degree, the Department of Counseling Psychology and Community Services (CPCS) offers a Combined Program in Counseling with a Rehabilitation Emphasis. The Combined Program allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services and a master’s degree in Counseling with a Rehabilitation Emphasis in approximately five years. This would be a year less than is typically required to complete these degrees separately. Please see Counseling Psychology and Community Services Department in the Graduate section of the catalog.
College of Education and Human Development
B.S. IN REHABILITATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
Required 125 credits which must include
the following: |
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General Education Requirements (see University
GER listing). |
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II. |
College of Education and Human Development
requirements (see EHD listing). |
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III. |
Core Curriculum (35 credits): |
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RHS 200 |
Helping Skills in Community Services |
(3)
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RHS 250 |
Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation |
(3) |
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RHS 309 |
Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
I |
(3) |
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RHS 310 |
Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
II |
(3) |
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RHS 455 |
Rehabilitation Process |
(3) |
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RHS 457 |
Vocational Development in Rehabilitation |
(3) |
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RHS 465 |
Professional Issues in Rehabilitation |
(2) |
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RHS 475 |
Testing and Assessment |
(3) |
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RHS 491 |
Rehabilitation Field Seminar |
(2) |
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RHS 497 |
Internship in Rehabilitation |
(10) |
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IV. |
Extra Departmental Requirements (44 credits): |
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BAdm 101 |
Introduction to Business |
(3)
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Engl 125 |
Technical and Business Writing |
(3) |
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History |
Any Course |
(3) |
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Literature |
Any Course (English department) |
(3) |
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Mgmt 305 |
Managerial Concepts |
(3) |
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Politcal Science |
Any Course |
(3) |
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PSYC 250 |
Developmental Psychology |
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(plus 6 credits 200-level or above) |
(10) |
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SWk 317 |
Social Work Research |
(3) |
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Soc
361 |
Social
Psychology |
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(plus 6 credits 200-level or above) |
(10) |
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Statistics |
Any Course |
(3) |
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V. |
At Least One Concentration from the Following
(10 credits): |
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Substance
Abuse
| SWk
315 |
Substance Use and Abuse |
(2) |
| Plus a minimum of 8 credits from
the following: |
| T&L
350 |
Development
and Education of the Adolescent |
(3) |
| RLS
201 |
Leisure
and Society |
(3) |
| RLS
360 |
Inclusion
in Recreation Settings |
(3) |
| PPT
315 |
Introduction
to Pharmacology |
(3) |
| PPT
410 |
Drugs
Subject to Abuse |
(2) |
| Psyc
270 |
Abnormal
Psychology |
(3) |
| Soc
355 |
Drugs
and Society |
(3) |
| Other
courses as approved by Program
Coordinator |
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2. |
Mental
Health
| RHS
375 |
Community
Living Topics: Severe Mental
Illnesses |
(3) |
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a minimum of 7 credits from
the following: |
| RLS
201 |
Leisure
and Society |
(3) |
| RLS
360 |
Inclusion
in Recreation Settings |
(3) |
| Psyc
270 |
Abnormal
Psychology |
(3) |
| Psyc
360 |
Introduction
to Personality |
(3) |
| T&L
319 |
Introduction
to ED, LD and C/DD |
(3) |
| Other
courses as approved by Program
Coordinator |
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Gerontology
| SWk
313 |
Orientation
to Gerontology |
(3) |
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a minimum of 7 credits from
the following: |
| CSD
365 |
Aging
in the Communication Process |
(3) |
| RLS
201 |
Leisure
and Society |
(3) |
| RLS
360 |
Inclusion
in Recreation Settings |
(3) |
| RLS
363 |
Therapeutic
Recreation for the Elderly |
(3) |
| Nurs
418 |
Physical
Changes in Aging |
(3) |
| Psyc
355 |
Adulthood
and Aging |
(3) |
| Soc
352 |
Aging |
(3) |
| Other
courses as approved by Program
Coordinator |
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Developmental
Disabilities
| RHS
375 |
Community
Living Topics: Developmental |
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Disabilities |
(3) |
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a minimum of 7 credits from
the following: |
| RLS
201 |
Leisure
and Society |
(3) |
| RLS
360 |
Inclusion
in Recreation Settings |
(3) |
| T&L
315 |
Education
of Exceptional Students |
(3) |
| T& L
319 |
Introduction
to ED, LD and C/DD |
(3) |
| T&L
421 |
Transition
to Adult Life |
(2) |
| CSD
101 |
American
Sign Language I |
(2) |
| Other
courses as approved by Program
Coordinator |
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VI. |
Cultural Diversity (6 credits from the
following): |
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Anth 171 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
(3) |
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Anth 379 |
Culture Area Studies |
(3) |
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Anth 465 |
Culture, Illness and Health |
(3) |
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IS 121 |
Introduction to Indian Studies |
(3) |
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IS 151 |
White Images of Native Americans |
(3) |
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IS 345 |
Contemporary American Indian Issues |
(3) |
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IS 370 |
North American Indians |
(3) |
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RELS 101 |
Introduction to Religion (West) |
(3) |
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RELS 102 |
Introduction to Religion (East) |
(3) |
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RELS 116 |
Women and Religion |
(3) |
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Soc 250 |
Diversity in American Society |
(3) |
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Soc 340 |
Sociology of Gender and Sex Roles |
(3) |
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Soc 436 |
Social Inequality |
(3) |
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CSD 101 |
American Sign Language I |
(2) |
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Other courses as approved by RHS advisers |
MINOR IN REHABILITATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
(20 credits) |
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I. |
Required Courses (15 credits):
1. |
RHS
250 |
Contemporary
Issues in Rehabilitation |
(3)
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RHS
309 |
Medical
and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
I |
(3) |
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RHS
310 |
Medical
and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
II |
(3) |
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OT
432, PT 409, or Nurs 360 for respective
majors |
(3) |
| 3. |
RHS
455 |
Rehabilitation
Process |
(3) |
| 4. |
RHS
457 |
Vocational
Development in Rehabilitation |
(3) |
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RHS
475 |
Testing
and Assessment |
(3) |
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II. |
Elective Courses (5 credits from the
following): |
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Anat 204 |
Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel |
(3-5)
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CSD 343 |
Language Development |
(3) |
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CSD 353 |
Language Disorders |
(3) |
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Nurs 490 |
Transcultural Health Care Theories, Research |
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and Practice |
(3) |
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Psyc 270 |
Abnormal Psychology |
(3) |
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RHS 200 |
Helping Skills in Community Living |
(3) |
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RHS 375 |
Community Living Topics |
(3) |
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RLS 360 |
Inclusion in Recreation Settings |
(3) |
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RLS 361 |
Principles of Therapeutic Recreation |
(2) |
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SWk 311 |
Child Welfare |
(3) |
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T&L 315 |
Education of Exceptional Students |
(3) |
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T&L 421 |
Transition to Adult Life |
(2) |
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T&L 428 |
Assistive Technology |
(1) |
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CSD 101 |
American Sign Language I |
(2) |
Courses
200. Helping Skills in Community Services. 3 credits. This course provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills associated with the helping process, including interviewing skills, as practiced in a variety of community services settings. A special focus will be on the problem-solving process and interaction skills used indirect service activities with individuals. Helping skills require a knowledge of interpersonal relationships and the effective use of interpersonal behaviors. This combination of knowledge and skills will benefit any individual wanting to increase effectiveness when working with people. S/U grading. F, SS
250. Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation. 3 credits. This course introduces students to the profession of rehabilitation and examines how persons with disabilities are treated in our society. Topics include: community and national rehabilitation agencies, political and social influences on rehabilitation programs, conceptualization of disability, attitude development and change, building accessible and inclusive communities, and transforming the media. Opportunities for involvement with agencies providing rehabilitation services will be provided. S, SS
309. Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disability I. 3 credits. This course provides a basic medical and psychosocial understanding of physical disability for human service workers. It is the first of a two-course sequence which covers medical terminology; causes, treatment, and prognosis of major disabilities; and the vocational and psychosocial impact of these disabilities. F
310. Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability II. 3 credits. This course provides a basic medical and psychosocial understanding of developmental, psychiatric, and learning disabilities for human service workers. It is the second of a two-course sequence which covers medical terminology; causes, treatment, and prognosis of major disabilities; and the vocational and psychosocial impact of these disabilities. S
375. Community Living Topics. 3 credits. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits. This course provides an introduction to independent living for special populations, such as individuals with physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, or serious emotional disturbances. Topics include community-based programming, the deinstitutionalization movement, legislative issues, and the concepts of integration, inclusion, and normalization. S
455. Rehabilitation Process. 3 credits. This course examines the history, philosophy, and ethical standards of the rehabilitation profession. Topics include the following: experiences of people with disabilities throughout history, legislation affecting persons with disabilities, public and private rehabilitation systems, case management principles, role and function of rehabilitation counselors, principles of independent living, and community resources utilized in rehabilitation programs. F
457. Vocational Development in Rehabilitation. 3 credits. This course examines the relationship between work and disability in American society. Topics include the following: theories of career decision making, work values, employment opportunities and barriers for people with disabilities, sources of occupational information, job accommodations, vocational planning and job development, work adjustment training, affirmative action guidelines, and vocational placement strategies. S
465. Professional Issues in Rehabilitation. 2 credits. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. This course is designed to provide an integrative experience for the senior Rehabilitation and Human Services student. The focus of the course will be on the exploration of the philosophical and ethical base of the profession and professional education. Professional issues and ethical dilemmas will provide the context for further development and application of critical thinking and decision making skills. F
475. Testing and Assessment. 3 credits. This course introduces the student to basic principles of testing and assessment that can be used with individuals who have disabilities. Various approaches to evaluation are explored, including assessment interviewing, psychometric testing, work samples, and situational assessment. F
491. Rehabilitation Field Seminar. 2 credits. Prerequisite: RHS 465. Corequisite: RHS 497. This seminar is designed to integrate the rehabilitation curriculum content with actual rehabilitation practice while in the internship. This is accomplished through journals, written assignments, presentations, and seminar discussions. F,S,SS
497. Internship in Rehabilitation. 10 credits. Prerequisite: RHS 465. Corequisite: RHS 491. S/U grading only. This course consists of a one semester block placement requiring 480 total hours (40 hours weekly) in an approved rehabilitation agency with an approved rehabilitation field instructor. The agency-based practicum, guided by a student’s learning plan, provides students with learning opportunities to develop and to integrate rehabilitation knowledge, values and skills at the beginning level of generalist practice. Learning opportunities emphasize the integration of research, problem solving processes and skills, knowledge of rehabilitation programs and policies, understanding disability issues, use of self, and values and ethics of the rehabilitation profession. Upon completion of the internship, students will have experienced practice with individuals, groups, families, organizations and communities. Field instructors in conjunction with department faculty complete midterm and final evaluations of student performance. Applications for Field Instruction are submitted two semesters preceding the beginning of this course. F,S,SS
499. Special Topics. 1-3 credits, repeatable to 12. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Supervised instruction or research which explores topics related to rehabilitation and human services. F, S, SS |
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