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2021-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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OCC 5104 - Level I Fieldwork Occupation Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to help occupational therapy students apply core concepts of Person, Environment and Occupation Model in a practical setting. Opportunities for students to demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors in diverse practice settings will be provided.
Co-requisite: OCC 5415 - Foundations and Analysis of Occupational Therapy , OCC 5308 - Therapeutic Interaction
Latest Update(s) Approved by Graduate Council: May 7, 2020
Banner Schedule: Fall
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OCC 5112 - Neurological Basis of Occupation Lab Credits: 1 hr
In this course students will engage in labs to increase understanding of neurological theories and frames of references focusing on occupational performance. Normal and abnormal neurological development will be explored, including its effects on occupational engagement across the lifespan. Students will practice how to appropriately use common neurological assessments in occupational therapy practice.
Prerequisite(s): OCC 5312 Neurological Basis of Occupation
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OCC 5117 - Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics Lab Credits: 1 hr
This course engages the student in application of information presented in Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics Lecture, involving use of assessment tools, problem identification and setting, intervention planning, implementation and documentation.
Prerequisite(s): Physiological Factors of Occupation Lecture and Lab, Analysis of Occupation, Foundations of Occupational Therapy.
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OCC 5119 - Level I Fieldwork Pediatrics Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to apply the occupational therapy process in diverse pediatric settings.
Co-requisite: OCC 5311 Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, OCC 5117 Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics Lab
Latest Update(s) Approved by Graduate Council: May 7, 2020
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OCC 5212 - Conducting Occupation Based Research Credits: 2 hrs
This course focuses on the initiation, development and implementation of a research project with a faculty research advisor. Faculty advisor will work closely with students in a small group to facilitate the research topic, review relevant literature, formulate research design, and implement the project.
Prerequisite(s): OCC 5313 - Methods of Inquiry , OCC 5302 - Evidence-Based Practice
Latest Update(s) Approved by Graduate Council: May 7, 2020
Banner Schedule: Fall
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OCC 5214 - Intercultural Fieldwork Practicum Credits: 2 hrs
An optional fieldwork practicum that prepares students to function in a global society by advancing their knowledge of cultures, by promoting cultural sensitivity, and by working with multi-ethnic and societal health-related issues necessary to effectively engage in client-centered occupational therapy care with diverse populations.
Prerequisite(s): Taken with permission of faculty.
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OCC 5230 - Musculoskeletal Fundamentals for Occupational Therapy Lab Credits: 2 hrs
Using applied anatomy concepts in this laboratory based course, students will engage in advanced study of the musculoskeletal and other internal body systems while emphasizing problems commonly seen in occupational therapy.
Prerequisite(s): Anatomy & Physiology l & ll
Latest Update(s) Approved by Graduate Council: May 7, 2020
Banner Schedule: Fall
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OCC 5302 - Evidence-Based Practice Credits: 3 hrs
Definition of evidence-based practice and levels of evidence in research are taught. Application of critical review of published research, specific emphasis on evidence-based research and practice and the use use of research in clinical decision making are emphasized. Differences of types and levels of evidence in health care and other human services, such as education, are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): OCC 5313 Methods of Inquiry
Latest Update(s) Approved by Graduate Council: May 7, 2020
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OCC 5307 - Assistive Technology Credits: 3 hrs
In this course, consideration for the use of technology to allow greater accessibility and occupational performance will be taught. Students will learn and apply principles of assistive technology across populations and understand the related legislative and regulatory foundations.
Prerequisite(s): OCC 5415 Foundations and Analysis of Occupational Therapy
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OCC 5308 - Therapeutic Interaction Credits: 3 hrs
Students will learn the principles inherent in occupational therapy related to the therapeutic use of self, professional communication and group dynamics. The principles of group intervention including group development, principles of group dynamics and group leadership will be explored. Interview skills as an integral part of occupational therapy practice will be stressed.
Latest Update(s) Approved by Graduate Council: May 7, 2020
Banner Schedule: Fall
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OCC 5309 - Movement Components of Occupation Credits: 3 hrs
In this course students will study biomechanical concepts as they relate to movement and function of the human body, and the impact on occupation. Course content will include vital sign and manual skill assessments, functional transfer techniques, and lab safety protocol.
Prerequisite(s): Physiological Factors of Occupation Lecture and Lab, Analysis of Occupation.
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OCC 5311 - Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of occupational therapy in pediatrics, including legislative foundations of service provision. An emphasis is placed on the child and family in their environmental contexts (including culture) and the effect of disability on occupational performance. Evaluation, intervention planning and implementation, from a variety of theoretical perspectives will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: Physiological Factors of Occupation Lecture and Lab, Analysis of Occupation, Foundations of Occupational Therapy.
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OCC 5312 - Neurological Basis of Occupation Credits: 3 hrs
In this course students will examine neurological theories and frames of reference focusing on occupational performance. Normal and abnormal neurological development will be explored, including its effects on occupational engagement across the lifespan. Students will learn how to appropriately use common neurological assessments in occupational therapy practice.
Prerequisite(s): Physiological Factors of Occupation, Foundations of Occupational Therapy, Analysis of Occupation
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OCC 5313 - Methods of Inquiry Credits: 3 hrs
This core research course introduces the student to the reasons for and basic processes of research including theoretical perspective, identification of a research question, literature review, research design, data gathering and analysis, and drawing conclusions. Ethical considerations of sound research are discussed including informed consent and protection of human subjects.
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OCC 5325 - Neurological Fundamentals for Occupational Therapy Credits: 3 hrs
This course presents neurophysiological concepts featuring normal and abnormal pathology, and the implications on motor and neurological performance. Students will study the brain and related structures while emphasizing problems commonly seen in occupational therapy.
Prerequisite(s): Anatomy & Physiology l & ll
Latest Update(s) Approved by Graduate Council: May 7, 2020
Banner Schedule: Fall
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OCC 5415 - Foundations and Analysis of Occupational Therapy Credits: 4 hrs
Foundational knowledge of the meaning and analysis of occupation and how the profession uses the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework as a guide to practice will be first introduced in this course and further built upon throughout the rest of the curriculum. Occupation as a fundamental human behavior will be explored and analyzed. Students will explore the complexity of analyzing occupational engagement and demands of daily activities on human performance. Professional associations, standards of practice, roles, ethics, core values and beliefs as essential foundations of the profession will be articulated.
Prerequisite(s): Admission into WSSU’s Occupational Therapy Program
Latest Update(s) Approved by Graduate Council: May 7, 2020
Banner Schedule: Fall
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OCC 6104 - Independent Study in Occupational Therapy Credits: 1-4 hrs.
This independent study is an elective course designed to allow students to pursue special interests in direct collaboration with an occupational therapy faculty member. The course can be tailored for clinical, research, entrepreneurial, or community interests.
Prerequisite(s): Admission in MSOT program and approval of instructor.
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OCC 6112 - Level I Fieldwork-Adults Credits: 1 hr
This course provides opportunities for students to apply knowledge and skills taught in adult intervention courses and to apply the occupational therapy process in diverse adult practice.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous coursework
Co-requisite: Occupational Therapy Adult Practice 2 course and lab
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OCC 6117 - Specialized and Emerging Practice Lab Credits: 1 hr
This course engages the student in laboratory application of information to support Specialized & Emerging Practice lecture involving assessments, intervention planning, implementation and dcoumentation for traditional, non-traditional and speciality areas of practice and settings. Students are provided the opportunity to learn and apply principles and techniques for orthotics, prosthetics, drivers’ rehabilitation physical agent modalities.
Co-requisite: OCC 6217 Specialized and Emerging Practice
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OCC 6118 - Level I Fieldwork-Community Credits: 1 hr
This course provides students with opportunities to engage in various aspects of the occupational therapy process with a psychosocial emphasis across settings.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous coursework.
Co-requisite: OCC 6308 Psychosocial Basis of the Profession
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OCC 6120 - Selected Topics in Occupational Therapy Credits: V= Variable Credit (1-3)
This course is designed for students to explore current issues relevant to their plan of study and not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Students are required to engage in direct experience and focused reflection in an in-depth study of a specific discipline topic and/or the critical analysis of contemporary issues. Taken with permission of faculty.
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OCC 6215 - Research Writing and Dissemination Credits: 2 hrs
This final research course is designed to facilitate the culmination of the graduate research project. Working with a research advisor, students must summarize the research results, and formally present the research findings and conclusions.
Prerequisite(s): OCC 5313 Methods of Inquiry, OCC 5302 Evidence-Based Practice, OCC 5212 Conducting Occupation Based Research
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OCC 6217 - Specialized and Emerging Practice Credits: 2 hrs
This course is designed to teach theoretical foundations, knowledge and skills required for engagement in specialized areas of practice. This provides the opportunity to learn and apply principles and techniques including orthotics, prosthetics, physical agent modalities, and emerging areas of practice
Prerequisite(s): Physiological Factors of Occupation Lecture and Lab, Analysis of Occupation.
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OCC 6300 - Professional Practice, Administration and Policy Credits: 3 hrs
This course will cover topics related to marketing, developing and managing occupational therapy programs and services. Primary emphasis will be program development, staffing, reimbursement, planning, advocacy, policies and legislation that affect the availability and provision of occupational therapy services.
Prerequisite(s): OCC 5415 - Foundations and Analysis of Occupational Therapy , OCC 5308 - Therapeutic Interaction
Latest Update(s) Approved by Graduate Council: May 7, 2020
Banner Schedule: Fall
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OCC 6306 - Advanced Topics Credits: 3 hrs
Formal instructions that allow students to engage in experiential learning and to advance their skill for preparation in practice. Examples of advanced content maybe seeking certification specialization, and/or additional opportunities for clinical practice.
Prerequisite(s): OCC 5415 - Foundations and Analysis of Occupational Therapy ,OCC 5217 - Physiological Factors of Occupation Lab , OCC 5111 - Physiological Factors of Occupation
Latest Update(s) Approved by Graduate Council: May 7, 2020
Banner Schedule: Fall
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OCC 6308 - Psychosocial Basis of Occupation Credits: 3 hrs
In this course the students will apply theoretical foundations and frames of reference used when working with individuals with diverse psychosocial dysfunctions across the lifespan. Students will demonstrate competencies and critical thinking in evaluating, planning, and implementing intervention. Students will apply group facilitation skills and principles of group dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): OCC 5308 Therapeutic Interactions, OCC 5415 Foundations and Analysis of Occupational Therapy
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OCC 6313 - Occupational Therapy Adult Practice 1 Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of general patho-physiology, evaluation, intervention planning, and implementation for adults experiencing dysfunction related to the following systems: musculoskeletal, integumentary, and immune. Students will be given the opportunity to develop competency in evaluation, intervention strategies, and documentation of outcomes for the adult population in various practice settings.
Prerequisite(s): Physiological Factors of Occupation, OCC 5312 - Neurological Basis of Occupation , Movement Components of Occupation, OCC 5415 - Foundations and Analysis of Occupational Therapy
Latest Update(s) Approved by Graduate Council: May 7, 2020
Banner Schedule: Fall
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OCC 6315 - Occupational Therapy LIfe Span Interventions Credits: 3 hrs
Students in this course will review general pathophysiology, and apply the occupational therapy process for lifespan experiencing dysfunctions related to various systems such as: cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, and endocrine. Aspects of human occupational performance that changes from newborn to the aging adulthood and how factors account for those changes will be emphasized. The influences on the lifespan across cultural groups will also be discussed. Students will be given the opportunity to develop competency in evaluation, intervention strategies, and documentation of outcomes for various client populations.
Prerequisite(s): Physiological Factors of Occupation, OCC 5312 - Neurological Basis of Occupation , OCC 5309 - Movement Components of Occupation , OCC 5415 - Foundations and Analysis of Occupational Therapy
Latest Update(s) Approved by Graduate Council: May 7, 2020
Banner Schedule: Fall
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OCC 6319 - Professional Seminar Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to allow students the opportunity to enhance problem-solving skills, promote critical thinking and synthesis of information within the context of the overall field of occupational therapy. Using multiple approaches including on-line testing, students are expected to demonstrate critical analysis and complex problem solving relevant to a variety of roles necessary to be successful in practice.
Latest Update(s) Approved by Graduate Council: May 7, 2020
Banner Schedule: Fall
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OCC 6601 - Fieldwork Level II A Credits: 6 hrs
The first 12-week clinical affiliation under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. The primary purpose of Level II fieldwork is to develop entry-level occupational therapists who possess: a) competency to deliver occupational therapy services across practice settings; and b) sound, logical, and ethical clinical reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all previous coursework.
Banner Schedule: Fall
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OCC 6602 - Fieldwork Level II B Credits: 6 hrs
The second 12-week clinical affiliation under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist needed to fulfill fieldwork requirements. The primary purpose of Level II fieldwork is to develop entry-level occupational therapists who possess: a) competency to deliver occupational therapy services across practice settings; and b) sound, logical, and ethical clinical reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all previous coursework and Fieldwork Level II A
Banner Schedule: Fall
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Quantitative Business Administration |
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QBA 6320 - Analytical Methods Credits: 3 hrs
This course will deal with a variety of analytical techniques that are broadly applicable in business decision-making. It has two main parts: the first part of the course includes probability, probability distributions and expected values, decision analysis, statistical inference, and forecasting. The remaining part of the course includes linear programming, PERT/CPM, inventory management, simulation, and multi- criteria decision problems.
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QBA 6321 - Production and Operations Management Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines design, operation, and control of organizations through the development of procedures and quantitative techniques for the analysis and critiquing of current operations and the development of improved operational scenarios to ensure competitive strategies in the delivery of high quality goods or services both domestically and internationally.
Prerequisite(s): QBA 6320
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QBA 6322 - Supply Chain Management Credits: 3 hrs
This course takes a systems approach to managing the efficient and effective flow of goods, services, information and financial resources through a network of suppliers, transformation facilities, distribution sites and customers. Topics include building a strategic framework of the supply chain, designing the supply chain network, planning demand and supply in a supply chain, planning and managing inventory in a supply chain, sourcing, transportation and pricing products, coordination and technology in the supply chain.
Prerequisite(s): QBA 6321
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Rehabilitation Counseling |
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REH 5301 - Foundations of Professional and Rehabilitation Counseling Credits: 3 hrs
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the profession of counseling. The course examines knowledge areas of history and philosophy of counseling, rehabilitation, legislation, ethics, professional credentialing, rehabilitation scope of practice, independent living, assistive technology, informed consumer choice and consumer empowerment, public policies, advocacy, systems knowledge of healthcare, education and rehabilitation, and ecological perspective.
Banner Schedule: Fall
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REH 5302 - Theories and Techniques of Counseling Credits: 3 hrs
This course will address individual, group, and family counseling theories and practices with the inclusion of diversity issues (e.g. multicultural, disability, and gender). Behavior, personality, and human growth will be included to enhance the different theoretical concepts.
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REH 5303 - Group Counseling Credits: 3 hrs
The course will emphasize counseling concepts within a group setting, exploring the involvement of family members, significant others, and advocates in the rehabilitation process. Course delivery will provide an opportunity to explore diverse settings as well as environmental and attitudinal barriers to individuals with disabilities.
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REH 5304 - Assessment in Professional and Rehabilitation Counseling Credits: 3 hrs
The purpose of this course is to provide students who will work in a variety of settings with information regarding the proper selection and use of assessment instruments and the integration of the assessment and counseling process. Standardized and non-standardized data information gathering methods, validity, reliability, psychometric statistics, factors influencing assessment, and use and intrepretation of assessment results with a variety of populations are explored. In addition, related professional issues such as the history of assessment, legal, and ethical concerns related to assessment, and trends in the field will be included.
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REH 5306 - Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities in Rehabilitation Counseling Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to address basic medical terminology, functional capacities of disabilities, appropriate intervention resources (e.g., assistive technology and medications), vocational implications, and the psychosocial aspects of disability as it relates to personal, social, and cultural dynamics.
Banner Schedule: Fall
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REH 5308 - Practicum Credits: 1-3 hrs (variable) repeatable
Students will complete a minimum of one hundred (100) clock hours of supervised experience in the provision of rehabilitation services, forty (40) hours of which are focused on direct service provision. In addition to engaging in professional, off-campus settings, students will participate in classroom experiences such as mock counseling sessions. The practicum experience provides a supervised arena for practicing counseling skills.
Prerequisite(s): REH 5301 - Foundations of Professional and Rehabilitation Counseling , REH 5302 - Theories and Techniques of Counseling
Banner Schedule: Fall
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REH 5310 - Culture & Disability Credits: 3 hrs
This course addresses the following purposes: (a) expand the student awareness of culture, ethnicity, race, and disability, (b) begin developing students’ ability to identify, respond to, and intervene on interpersonal and psychological phenomena involving culture, ethnicity, race and disability.
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REH 5311 - Introduction to Public Vocational Rehabilitation Credits: 3 hrs
This course is an overview of the history, philosophy of the vocational of public rehabilitation programs as well as the role of the consumer within the VR process.
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REH 5312 - Rural Rehab in Public Sector Credits: 3 hrs
This course will focus on impact of persons living in rural communities with medical, housing, transportation and educational needs and the larger impact it has on persons with disabilities. Extensive review of the rehabilitation needs to cultural, psychological, social, and vocational implications of living in a rural community and the challenge for a rehabilitation counselor.
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REH 5314 - Counseling Persons/Deaf/Hear Credits: 3 hrs
The course will focus on the application of basic principles underlying all forms of therapeutic interaction to professional counseling practices with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, psychological, social and vocational implications of deafness, extensive review of the rehabilitation service system’s response to the unique needs of people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Prerequisite(s): Basic sign language skills and/or consent of the department
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REH 5315 - Advanced Vocational Evaluation Credits: 3 hrs
This course will provide students an opportunity to administer, modify, score, and interpret various vocational evaluation instruments, including work sampling systems and simulated work assessments. Behavioral observation and recording techniques for real work evaluation will also be covered, as well as community based assessment strategies.
Prerequisite(s): REH 5304 or permission of the instructor
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REH 5318 - Helping Relationships & Techniques in Counseling Credits: 1- 3 hrs (variable) repeatable
This course provides understanding of the counseling and consultation process as it relates to practice in rehabilitation settings. This course provides a system for planning the session and analyzing the counselor’s behavior. It presents skills, concepts, and methods designed to help the student develop concrete competencies and then examine their own counseling and therapy skills. The goal of this course is to provide an opportunity for the student to gain usable and useful skills central to the counseling process.
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REH 5320 - Psychopathology and Treatment in Rehabilitation Credits: 3 hrs
Banner Schedule: Fall
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REH 5325 - Career Decision-Making in Rural Settings Credits: 3
This course explores classic and contemporary theories of career development, sources of educational and occupational information, and the impact of the global economy on career and lifestyle trends. Special emphasis on the application of theory to practice, particularly career services appropriate in rural settings and the career/life development needs of diverse populations, including individuals with disabilities.
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REH 6120 - Internship in Rehabilitation Counseling Credits: 12 hrs
Students will complete a minimum of six hundred (600) clock hours of internship at a professional, off- ampus setting, two hundred forty (240) hours of which will constitute direct service provision. Students will observe all aspects of rehabilitation service delivery, including the policies and procedures that govern the internship site, in accordance with the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Code of Ethics, professional and faculty mentors, and state/federal reporting requirements.
Prerequisite(s): REH 5301 , REH 5302 , REH 5303 , REH 5304 , REH 5306 , REH 5308 , REH 5309 , REH 6301 , REH 6302 , REH 6304 , REH 6306
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REH 6301 - Vocational Placement Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines theoretical concepts of vocational choices, labor market trends, job development, job placement, employer contacts, disability legislation, supported employment, post-employment through follow-up services, job coaching, and natural supports.
Banner Schedule: Fall
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REH 6302 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services Planning Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines case findings, service coordination, and involvement of the multidisciplinary approach for the provision of consumer services. Emphasis is placed on planning for the provision of employment, independent living services, and vocational rehabilitation planning. Technology for caseload management and the impact of managed care on service provision are addressed.
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REH 6304 - Human Growth and Development Credits: 3 hrs
This course pertains to developmental theories across the life span, as well as transition issues related to family, school, culture, employment, aging, and disability. Social and learning needs are incorporated in discussions of developmental theories. Rehabilitation ethics and legal issues are emphasized.
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REH 6306 - Research & Program Evaluation Methods Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides an introduction to major principles, concepts, and practices in research and basic statistics as it relates to rehabilitation research. Students will develop and understanding research methods, statistical analysis, needs assessment, and program evaluation to inform evidence-based practice in rehabilitation counseling and related settings.
Prerequisite(s): None
Banner Schedule: Fall
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REH 6307 - Psychosocial & Cultural Diversity Issues Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides historical and current frameworks for understanding the role of society and the individual in determining the sociopolitical context of disability. Students will review the evolution of social disability models and their impact on the development of disability law and policy. Individuals’ responses to the onset of disability and to the social expectations placed upon persons with disabilities are also discussed.
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REH 6308 - Cultural Diversity Issues in Rehabilitation Counseling & Health Care Credits: 3
This course prepares professionals to provide multiculturally competent counseling and health related services. Special emphasis will be placed on addressing cultural diversity characteristics that may affect the rehabilitation process when serving individuals from racially/ethnically and linguistically different groups and populations.
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REH 6310 - Project/Rehabilitation Counseling Credits: 3 hrs
Students must complete a project or thesis. The project must meet the graduate school’s and the Rehabilitation Counseling Program’s editorial guidelines and completion deadlines. The master’s project is experiential by objective with a rehabilitation focus that also includes an introduction, a literature review, method section, and discussion section. The project should be written in the format provided by the American Psychological Association.
Prerequisite(s): REH 6306 - Research & Program Evaluation Methods , REH 5302 - Theories and Techniques of Counseling
Banner Schedule: Fall
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REH 6311 - Thesis/Rehabilitation Counseling Credits: 3 hrs
Students have the option of completing a thesis or project. Students have the option of completing a project or a thesis on a rehabilitation or rehabilitation-related topic. The thesis includes an introduction, literature review, method, results, and discussion section. Most of the thesis is completed independently, per Rehabilitation Program and Graduate School specifications for formatting and completion deadlines. Completion of the project may exceed the two years of required coursework for the MRC degree.
Prerequisite(s): REH 6306
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REH 6312 - Job Placement in Transition Credits: 3 hrs
This course combines classroom instruction, library research and field experiences to provide students with information and skills for transition placement, job analysis, job-seeking skills training, job development, determination of job readiness, and job reengineering. The combination of the three types of learning experiences is designed to give students comprehensive exposure to the major facets of vocational placement.
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REH 6313 - Vocational Evaluation/Transition Credits: 3 hrs
This course outlines the selection, administration, and interpretation of various psychological, achievement, adaptive behavior, and interest measurement instruments used with transition population. Job placement, job analysis, and case management issues, as well as demonstration and practice are included.
Prerequisite(s): REH 5304 Vocational Assessment or similar graduate level course
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REH 6314 - Family Collaboration/Intervention Credits: 3 hrs
This is a field-based course devoted to the study of the major principles upon which effective home, school-community relations are based. Students will learn how to identify and plan appropriate interventions for students with disabilities and provide information, skills, and strategies to work with diverse families. The course emphasizes the ways in which families access agencies whose activities may have a beneficial effect upon students as well as the provision of family services through community agencies. Emphasis is placed on working with culturally and linguistically diverse students and their families.
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REH 6315 - Voc Evaluation/Deaf & Hard/Hearing Credits: 3 hrs
This course outlines the selection, administration, and interpretation of various psychological, achievement, adaptive behavior, and interest measurement instruments used with persons who are deaf, hearing impaired, and persons with other disabilities. Job placement, job analysis, and case management issues, as well as demonstration and practice are included.
Prerequisite(s): REH 5304 Vocational Assessment or similar graduate level course.
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REH 6316 - Psychosocial Aspects of Deafness Credits: 3 hrs
This course addresses the educational, legal, philosophical, and political influences that affect the lives of people who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard-of-hearing, and late-deafened. The impact of pre-lingual and post-lingual deafness of an individual’s social and psychological functioning will also be discussed.
Banner Schedule: Fall
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REH 6317 - Aural Rehabilitation Credits: 3 hrs
The course will focus on the understanding of the medical and disabling aspects of hearing loss, surgical treatments such as cochlear implant, and assistive devices. The course will allow students to learn about the various forms of rehabilitation services and supportive assistance for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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REH 6319 - Psychopharmacology Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides an overview of psychotropic medications used in the management of mental, behavioral, and addictive disorders in children and adults. Student will explore basic anatomical, physiological, and chemical characteristics of the nervous system to understand the rationale for using medications, along with their limitations and side effects. Additionally, students wil explore related historical, social, ethnic and cultural factors related to counseling and psychotropic medical treatment.
Latest Update(s) Approved by Graduate Council: March 7, 2019
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REH 6320 - Addiction Counseling Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to provide graduate students with an orientation to and introductory framework for recognizing and treating addictions and abuses. This course will provide accurate and current knowledge base concerning addictions, addictive behaviors, addictive influences, and addictive substances as evidenced in the current professional literature. Theories of addiction counseling and application of these theories will comprise a significant part of this course, particularly, with how they apply to work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Co-occurring disorders, such as process addictions and mental illnesses will also be addresssed. Students will develop conceptual knowledge, practical skills, and self-awareness concerning the etiology of addiction, assessment strategies and diagnosis and treatment planning.
Latest Update(s) Approved by Graduate Council: March 7, 2019
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REH 6328 - Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Credits: 3 hrs
Students are introduced to the history, philosophy, and theoretical foundations of the clinical mental health counseling profession, including the scope of practice, credentialing, professional roles, functions and relationships with other helpers. This course provides an overview of the clinical mental health counseling program, self-care strategies appropriate to the counselor role; professional organizations and licensure; and the roles of professional counselors in advocacy and the promotion of social justice.
Latest Update(s) Approved by Graduate Council: March 7, 2019
Banner Schedule: Fall
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REH 6330 - Crisis Counseling Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to prepare students to respond effectively in critical situations and to help counsel clients who are experiencing crisis events in their lives. Students will learn that crisis interventions are founded on theory and be able to apply that theory to crisis intervention techniques. Special attention will be paid to counseling approaches for use with circumstantial and developmental life crisis. Special attention is given to disability and multicultural considerations. Relevant evidence-based treatment and empirical research will be reviewed.
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REH 6335 - Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Credits: 1 to 3 credit hours
The internship is a one-semester supervised field experience for mental health counselors-in-training. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 600 total supervised clock hours of service in a community, public, or private counseling setting; 240 clock hours of which must be direct counseling services. Students must also complete 10 hours leading or co-leading direct group counseling services. Students are also required to have one (1) hours of individual or triadic supervision with their approved primary site supervisor on a weekly basis. Students are required to attend all weekly group supervision videoconferences with their faculty supervisor. Under supervision, students will be exposed to a variety of professional activities and resources, and technological resources, including but not limited to, individual and group counseling, record keeping, report writing, the use of technological resources, and administering referrals. The experiences at the internship site stimulate students to develop their counseling skills and professional identity as a counseling professional while under supervision. Students assess their learning from the site with their colleagues and faculty supervisor, and during weekly group supervision.
Prerequisite(s): REH 5308 and 75% completion of courses
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REH 6601 - Internship in Rehabilitation Counseling Credits: 6 hrs
Students will complete a minimum of six hundred (600) clock hours of internship at a professional, off- campus setting, two hundred forty (240) hours of which will constitute direct service provision. Students will observe all aspects of rehabilitation service delivery, including the policies and procedures that govern the internship site, in accordance with the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Code of Ethics, professional and faculty mentors, and state/federal reporting requirements.
Prerequisite(s): REH 5301 - Foundations of Professional and Rehabilitation Counseling ,
REH 5302 - Theories and Techniques of Counseling , REH 5303 - Group Counseling ,
REH 5304 - Assessment in Professional and Rehabilitation Counseling ,
REH 5306 - Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities in Rehabilitation Counseling ,
REH 5308 - Practicum ,
REH 5309 - Ethics in Rehabilitation Counseling ,
REH 6301 - Vocational Placement ,
REH 6302 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services Planning ,
REH 6304 - Human Growth and Development ,
REH 6306 - Research & Program Evaluation Methods
Banner Schedule: Fall
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REH 6901 - Internship in Rehabilitation Counseling Credits: 9 hrs
Students will be involved in 600 clock hours of internship experience in a rehabilitation setting. The experience focuses on observation of all aspects of rehabilitation counseling delivery, the policies and procedures that govern the agency’s service delivery in accordance to the rehabilitation counselor (code of ethics) and other agency personnel, reporting requirements and other requirements of accountability.
Prerequisite(s): REH 5301 - Foundations of Professional and Rehabilitation Counseling ,
REH 5302 - Theories and Techniques of Counseling ,
REH 5303 - Group Counseling ,
REH 5304 - Assessment in Professional and Rehabilitation Counseling ,
REH 5306 - Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities in Rehabilitation Counseling ,
REH 5308 - Practicum ,
REH 5309 - Ethics in Rehabilitation Counseling ,
REH 6301 - Vocational Placement ,
REH 6302 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services Planning ,
REH 6304 - Human Growth and Development ,
REH 6306 - Research & Program Evaluation Methods ,
REH 6307 - Psychosocial & Cultural Diversity Issues , and
EDU 6305 - Statistics: Introduction to Quantitative Methods
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REH 7130 - Extension of Project/ Thesis in Rehabilitation Counseling Credits: 1-3 hrs
Students in graduate degree programs are required to maintain continuous registration for thesis or project until the work is completed. Students will register for this course, if needed, to complete their graduate project or thesis work.
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