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May 10, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
Rehabilitation Studies Major, BS
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Mission
The mission of the Rehabilitation Studies program is to produce qualified and competent rehabilitation practitioners who will provide services that serve to enhance the quality of life, and empower individuals with disabilities, their families and the community. Rehabilitation practitioners help clients in achieving the greatest physical, mental, social, educational and vocational potential possible. Duties might include coordinating the diagnosis and evaluation of disabling conditions, interviewing, individual planning, case management, arranging various rehabilitation services, assisting persons in selecting a vocational goal, providing personal and social adjustment services and job placement activities and providing follow-up to individuals once services have been completed.
Program Description
Students who obtain a bachelor’s of science degree in Rehabilitation Studies are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue graduate education or entry-level careers in various allied health-related settings. Duties might include coordinating the diagnosis, treatment plans and evaluation of disabling conditions, interviewing clients, individual planning, case management, coordinating various rehabilitation services, vocational/career specialist services, provision of personal and social adjustment services, job placement activities and providing follow-up to individuals once services have been completed. Most rehabilitation professions require post-baccalaureate education. Graduates of the Rehabilitation Studies Program who seek graduate education often times pursue careers in rehabilitation counseling, clinical mental and behavioral health counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation technology, physician assistant studies, prosthetic and orthotic technicians, and various other community health settings.
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 54 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 RHS 2301 - Introduction to Rehabilitation Studies before attempting other RHS courses.
Required Courses (54 semester hours)
General Education Pre-requisites requirements
Foundation Courses
REQUIRED by all students in the major regardless of the selected depth/concentration/track.
Breadth Courses
REQUIRED by all students in the major regardless of the selected depth/concentration/track.
Depth Areas & Courses
Rehabilitation Studies majors have the option of selecting a depth/concentration/track in which more in-depth knowledge and skills may be obtained in specific areas of interest. Student are required to take 21 credit hours in the track of their choosing. The following are the specific areas of concentration that are available for majors to select, and the required courses needed to complete the area of concentration/track:
Note
120 credit hours are needed to graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science degree, therefore students may require electives.
Related/Suggested Electives
Honors Criteria
Students selected for the Honors Track are required to enroll in an additional course (RHS 46xx-Independent Study in Rehab, 6 credit hours). In order to graduate with honors the student must meet and maintain GPA standards set at admission and successfully complete the Independent Study and Internship in Rehabilitation.
- Successful completion of RHS 3301 - Rehabilitation Research Method , or a faculty approved comparable Research Methods course.
- A GPA of 3.25 within the major and cumulatively
- No grade lower than a B in any RHS course (exceptions made for one course with the strong written recommendation by a faculty member).
- Identification of a faculty mentor and a potential research project
- Recommendation by the Rehabilitation Studies Selection Committee, who will evaluate each applicant on academic merit and professional goals. Each student will be required to meet with the RHS Selection Committee for an interview.
Students selected for the Honors Track are required to enroll in an additional course (RHS 46xx-Independent Study in Rehab, 6 credit hours). In order to graduate with honors the student must meet and maintain GPA stands set at admission and successfully complete the Independent Study and Internship in Rehabilitation.
Policies
Students are expected to adhere to the Professional Dispositions Policy. Each student upon entry into the program will receive the Professional Disposition Policy which will be discussed with your Academic Advisor and at the Majors Meeting which is scheduled every academic year.
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