REH 6100 Introduction to the Profession of Rehabilitation Counseling (2 credits)
Overview of the history, philosophy, and legal basis of rehabilitation programs; the roles of the rehabilitation counselor; and the process of rehabilitation. Also includes organizational structure of public and private rehabilitation systems; societal trends in rehabilitation; professional issues related to the role of the rehabilitation counselor; and skill development including literature use, writing, and professional organizations.

REH 6110 Medical Aspects Of Disability (3 credits)
Overview of basic medical information essential to understanding the vocational implications for persons with disabling conditions.

REH 6120 Psychosocial Aspects of Disability (3 credits)
The psychological and sociological aspects of disabilities, including the adjustment factors in living with disabilities, knowledge of community attitudes, and strategies to change these attitudes.

REH 6130 Rehabilitation Counseling Skill Development (3 credits)
Utilizes role playing of simulated interviews and rehabilitation counseling sessions to develop the basic skills necessary to function as a human service helper.

REH 6140 Practicum in Rehabilitation (3 credits)
A minimum of 100 hours of firsthand experience working with persons with disabilities in a rehabilitation agency or facility under faculty supervision. May be repeated for credit with faculty approval.

REH 6150 Rehabilitation Services and Resources (3 credits)
The integration of community resources, individual assessment information, ethical issues, development of individualized rehabilitation programs, and time and caseload management skills for persons with disabilities.

REH 6160 Career/Vocational Issues, Job Analysis, Development and Placement for Persons with Disabilities (3 credits)
The application of vocational and career development theories to the job placement process. Models for job placement that enhance employment outcomes for persons with disabilities will be discussed. Job analysis and job development skills will be developed.

REH 6170 Internship In Rehabilitation (9 credits)
Direct provision of rehabilitation services in a community facility or agency. Three hundreds hours of direct service are required for each six semester credits.

REH 6180 Rehabilitation of Individuals With Severe Mental Illness (2 credits)
Overview of unique problems associated with rehabilitation of persons with severe mental illness as well as the methods and models of successful rehabilitation. Included is information on the rehabilitation of persons with substance abuse issues and severe learning disabilities.

REH 6190 Introduction to Assessment for Persons With Disabilities (2 credits)
Addresses vocational assessment for persons with disabilities. Includes an overview of traditional vocational assessment, but will focus on contemporary methodology developed for individuals with severe disabilities. Functional assessment and ecological assessment issues will be discussed.

REH 6200 Theories of Counseling Applied to Persons With Disabilities (3 credits)
Theories of counseling as they apply to persons with disabilities. Includes theories of vocational development and theories of group counseling as applied in rehabilitation settings.

REH 6210 Advanced Assessment (2 credits) d
Introduction to vocational evaluation principles and their application in using commercially available vocational evaluation systems. Actual practice with the systems (including integrated report writing) in the rehabilitation services clinic.

REH 6220 Culturally Relevant Practices in Rehabilitation (3 credits)
Investigation and analysis of the effect of cultural background in the rehabilitation counseling setting.

REH 6230 Introduction to Research in Rehabilitation (3 credits)
Provides introduction to research design, statistical methodology, and the interpretation of empirical studies found in rehabilitation journals.

REH 6240 Ethical Decision Making In Counseling (2 credits)
This course is primarily for students pursuing a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling. It is designed to align with the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) competencies which include: Professional identify, social and cultural diversity, counselor roles in social justice, advocacy, conflict resolution, cultural self-awareness, processes of intentional and unintentional oppression and discrimination, integration of technological strategies and application, and research and program evaluation.

REH 6250 Group Work (3 credits)
Introduction to theory of group counseling with illustrative experiences to show how theory may be applied.

REH 6900 or 6910 Independent Study or Independent Research (1 credits)
Students may register for Independent Study credit any semester they wish; however, most students register in one of the last two semesters of their program. Typically, the student’s academic advisor is the instructor for the Independent Study. The four pre-packaged Independent Studies are:

• Family Systems
• Transition
• Assistive Technology
• Life Care Planning

FCHD 6060 Human Growth and Development (3 credits)
Overview of major developmental theories, including contributions from philosophical, personality, and learning theories. Explores epistemology, ethology, and systems theories related to human development.

TOTAL CREDITS: 52 semester hours

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