Course Requirements

B.A. in Rehabilitation Services (REH)

Course Descriptions

F--Fall;  S--Spring;  OD--On Demand;  ALT--Alternate years

110. INTRODUCTION TO REHABILITATION (F-3 Hours)
Orientation to rehabilitation concepts to survey the field of rehabilitation, its history and philosophy, the legislation, and their application in public and private agencies serving the disabled and the disadvantaged. Students will become familiar with the responsibilities of rehabilitation workers and the types of services provided to clients.

120. SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY (F-3 Hours)
Introduction to the legal, social, medical, psychological implications of chemical dependency and substance abuse. Discussions, field trips, and guest lectures.

130. MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (S-3 Hours)
Emphasis placed on services provided for the educable and trainable mentally retarded. Special care and treatment will be addressed for the profoundly mentally retarded with developmental disabilities. Discussions, field trips, and guest lectures.

153. INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RELATIONS (S-3 Hours)
This course is designed to encourage students to become aware of the human relations dynamics occurring in employment settings. Students will examine their own values and determine if these values will influence their relationships with others.

250. EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (S-3 Hours)
A study of general principles of learning and development related to educational problems, psychological theories which can be applied to effective teaching.
Prerequisite: PSY 120.

185. FOUNDATIONS FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING I (ALT S-6 Hours)
This rehabilitation field-based experience will include research on a topic of particular interest, guided and evaluated by a rehabilitation faculty member. The project will be determined by the agency and academic advisor. The assignment will be two full days in an agency for a minimum of twelve weeks. 3 credit hour increments.

270. MEDICAL ASPECTS OF THE SEVERELY DISABLED (S-3 Hours)
An orientation to medicine, medical terminology and capacity to understand and interpret information about health and disease. The student must understand how the illness or disabling condition alters work capacity and work outlook and how it colors one's relationship to other persons and to oneself. Included in this study of disabling conditions are the related psychological and sociological factors, their incidence, appropriate treatment and limitations imposed.
Prerequisite: BIO 110, 120.

280. JOB DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT (F-3 Hours)
An overview of the steps involved in the implementation of successful careers development, career placement, and career enhancement. Various skilled trades and professions will be examined with reference to requirements and employment
projections. Special emphasis is placed on those individuals who have difficulty finding employment.
Prerequisite: REH 260 or consent of instructor.

285. FOUNDATIONS FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING II (ALT 5-6 Hours)
This unit of field experience is a continuation of REH 185 to give the students a more in-depth, hands-on assignment in a different agency setting so they may compare clientele, agency functioning, etc., to help them make informed choices in their career goals.
Prerequisite: REH 185.

390. REHABILITATION RESOURCES (W) (S-3 Hours)
Surveys rehabilitation agencies, both public and private, with which rehabilitation specialists and other human services professionals should be familiar; skills in case writing, coordination of community services, and grantmanship will be examined.
WRITING INTENSIVE.

410. PSYCHO-SOCIAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY (OD-3 Hours)
The course examines the client's psychological reaction to a disability including how the client feels about self after the onset of disability and the attitude of others toward persons with disability (in recreational, social and job settings). Special attention is given to society's attitude toward selected disabilities: alcoholism, chemical substance abuse, cerebral palsy, mental retardation,
mentally and emotionally disturbed, etc.
Prerequisite: REH 260 or permission of instructor.

415. FACILITATIVE CASE MANAGEMENT (OD-4 Hours)
This is a holistic examination of case management. Attention will be given to the steps involved in initiating, tracking and managing individual clients and groups. Various administrative and computerization skills will be examined.
Prerequisite: REH 110, REH 280, or permission of instructor

480. SPECIAL TOPICS (OD-2-4 Hours)
Topics of special interest to students and instructors will be offered under this number.

490. SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL STUDY (OD-1-4 Hours)
Independent reading and research on a topic of particular interest to the student, guided and evaluated by a member of the faculty. The course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of division chair and instructor.

495. REHABILITATION PRACTICUM AND COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
(S-12 Hours)
Supervised field experience in a variety of rehabilitation and other human service agencies/facilities (federal, state, public, and private). The student must meet certain academic and contractual requirements before being placed in a practicum/cooperative education setting. Determination of qualifications will be made in conference with the instructor and the cooperative education
counselor. All rehabilitation course requirements must be successfully completed before the student can be considered for practicum placement.