REH 5301 - Foundations of Professional and Rehabilitation Counseling

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.