Program Description
The mission of the Rehabilitation Studies program is to produce qualified and competent professionals who will provide services that empower individuals with disabilities, their families and their communities and enhance their quality of life and status as full citizens.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the issues faced by persons experiencing disabilities, the rehabilitation delivery systems, and vocational rehabilitation outcomes that will enable them to obtain entry level employment and/or attend graduate school.
- Demonstrate competencies in interpersonal communication skills, consumer involvement, and client self-management.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ethics and professional behavior needed to function in the field of rehabilitation services.
Major Requirements
Majors in rehabilitation studies are required to complete 56 semester hours of course work. Six (6) of these hours can be taken as part of the general education requirements. In addition students are required to: adhere to the professional disposition policy of the program; maintain a minimum grade of C or better in each major course. Students must earn a “C” or better in REH 2301, Introduction to Rehabilitation Studies before attempting other REH courses.
Required Courses (59 semester hours)
BIO 2311 Anatomy and Physiology I (GE) (requires pre-requisite biology class)
MAT 2326 Elementary Statistics or its equivalent (GE)
REH 2301 Introduction to Rehabilitation Studies
REH 2304 Crisis Intervention
REH 2306 Mental Health Issues in Rehabilitation
REH 2307 Practical Communication
REH 3301 Rehabilitation Research Method
REH 3302 Vocational Rehabilitation Process
REH 3303 Interviewing Techniques
REH 3304 Medical Aspects
REH 3307 Deaf Culture
REH 3312 Dynamics of Addiction in Rehabilitation
REH 4301 Community Resources/Service Delivery
REH 4302 Case Management
REH 4303 Assistive Technology and Independent Living
REH 4306 Counseling and Theoretical Approaches in Rehabilitation
REH 4120 Internship in Rehabilitation Studies
Related/Suggested Electives
REH 2302 American Sign Language I
REH 2303 American Sign Language II
REH 3305 American Sign Language III
REH 3306 American Sign Language IV
REH 4304 Aural Rehabilitation and Assistive Devices
Major Course Sequence
REH 2301 Introduction to Rehabilitation Studies
BIO 2311 Anatomy and Physiology I
REH 2306 Mental Health Issues in Rehabilitation (Spring semester only)
REH 2304 Crisis Intervention
REH 3304 Medical Aspects
REH 3312 Dynamics of Addiction in Rehabilitation
REH 2307 Practical Communication (fall semester)
MAT 2326 Elementary Statistics
REH 3301 Rehabilitation Research Method
REH 3302 Vocational Rehabilitation Process
REH 3303 Interviewing Techniques
REH 3307 Deaf Culture (spring semester)
REH 4301 Community Resources/Service Delivery
REH 4302 Case Management
REH 4303 Assistive Technology and Independent Living
REH 4306 Counseling and Theoretical Approaches in Rehabilitation (fall semester)
REH 4120 Internship in Rehabilitation Studies
Policies
Professional Dispositions Policy:
Professional Behavior:
- Use standard written and oral English
- Wear appropriate apparel and maintain appropriate grooming
- Control use of technological devices (cell phones, laptops, etc.) as dictated by your program coordinator and course instructor
- Participate in required and voluntary activities that promote your professional growth
Principles and Ethics:
- Demonstrate honesty in all matters, academic and non-academic
- Demonstrate a work ethic as demanded by your profession
- Demonstrate respect for all persons you come in contact with both on and off campus
- Demonstrate self-control and appropriate language in all situations
- Accept responsibility for mistakes, inappropriate actions, and the consequences
Advocacy:
- Actively promote your major on and off campus at all times
- Demonstrate high standards with regards to learning
- Demonstrate a positive attitude in all things program related
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