Undergraduate Curriculum
To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitative Services, a student must complete a minimum total of 124 hours; included in this is 48 hours of general education, 36 hours of major course work, 18 hours of designated support courses, and 7 hours of electives.
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INTRODUCTION TO REHABILITATION - REHS 2301
Introduction to the field of rehabilitation and rehabilitation professions and specialties (e.g., Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Evaluation, Work Adjustment, Job Placement). The course addresses theory and practice of rehabilitation as well as the history, philosophy and legislative basis for the programs and profession. Includes an overview of the needs of individuals with disabilities and the effects disabilities have upon personal, social, and vocational adjustment. The independent living rehabilitation movement and the vocational rehabilitation process are discussed, along with the impact individuals with disabilities have upon the nation's economy. Community resources and agencies are explored. May include field trips, guest lectures and community oriented assignments.
DISABILITY POLICY & CONSUMERISM - REHS 2311
Provides an overview of legislation and policies (both federal & state) that impact people with disabilities. Issues related to incentives and disincentives of returning to work, insurance, and federal benefits will be covered. Consumer empowerment and independent living will also be explored.
INTRODUCTION TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE - REHS 2321
Provides an introduction to the antecedents and the rehabilitation of the disability of substance abuse in the areas of vocational, social, familial, personal, and physical areas. Includes information about multiple disabilities (e.g. physical, emotional disability and substance abuse).
PSYCHOLOGY OF DISABILITY - REHS 2331
Provides a survey of psychological and social aspects of disability, with an emphasis on severe mental and physical disability. Describes major disability groups focusing on the general and specific psychological processes that are observed in individuals and their families as they cope with the consequences of disability. Disability groups will include sensory impairments, major neurological and muscular conditions, cardiovascular and endocrine system disorders, digestive system disorders, developmental and learning disabilities, mental retardation and major psychiatric conditions.
CASE MANAGEMENT I - REHS 3303
The seminar course includes a basic orientation to sound, anatomy and physiology of the human hearing mechanism, pathology of hearing, impact of age of onset, with an emphasis in pure tone and speech discrimination. Extensive training in types of hearing losses, techniques and technology used in aural rehabilitation and other aspects of vocational rehabilitation for the deaf and hard of hearing are provided.
Hearing Disorders and Assistive Technology - REHS 3315
Introduction to case management skills and techniques including interviewing will be taught. Applied and supervised learning experiences will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: REHS 2301, REHS 2311, REHS 2331, and formal admission.
FAMILY & DISABILITY - REHS 3320
Covers relevant issues concerning the family of a person with a disability. Topics such as family dynamics, family support systems, and the role of the family in adjustment to disability will be explored. Particular attention will be given to the Mexican American family. Prerequisites: REHS 2301, REHS 2311, REHS 2331, and consent of instructor.
MEDICAL ASPECTS OF REHABILITATION - REHS 3330
Provides essential medical information to prepare students for working with individuals with disabilities, physicians, and employers. Information on etiology, prognosis, treatment procedures, and vocational and independent living implications will be covered for each disability group. Also included in the course is information on medical specialties, therapeutic services, restorative techniques, and medical terminology. This course will enable the student to assess the total problem of the client more perceptively and accurately, and to assist the client in making more realistic vocational/independent living plans.
Prerequisites: REHS 2301, 2311, and 2331.
Sign Language III - REHS 3335
This course is a continuation of intermediate sign language (COMD 1320), and emphasizes expansion and refinement of functional grammatical structure while focusing on medically-related vocabulary and situations. The spontaneous use of American Sign Language is stressed through discussion of the deaf community and other activities being held by the deaf community.
Prerequisite: COMD 1320.
INTERMEDIATE ASPECTS IN ADDICTIONS STUDIES - REHS 3340
Provides an examination of cultural, ethical, legal, biological, psychopharmacological, and familial aspects of addictions. Included will be issues related to dual diagnoses in the area of mental health and addictions.
Prerequisites: REHS 2321 or Consent of Instructor.
INDEPENDENT STUDY - REHS 4100
Individualized study and investigation of rehabilitation topic under the direct supervision of a faculty member. A minimum of 25 clock hours per credit hour is required. May be repeated a total of four times.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT - REHS 4301
The course will focus on the vocational assessment of people within the rehabilitation process. Students will be oriented to vocational evaluation, psychometrics, behavioral observations, work samples, situational assessments as well as modifications in assessment techniques needed to effectively evaluate people with disabilities.
Prerequisites: REHS 2301, REHS 2311, REHS 2331, and formal admission.
JOB PLACEMENT - REHS 4302
A study of job placement theories, approaches, and techniques will occur. The student will be introduced to the vocational implications of disability. Job seeking skills, labor market surveys, job analysis, resume writing, and transferable skills analysis are some of the skills that are taught.
Prerequisites: REHS 3330 and formal admission.
CASE MANAGEMENT - REHS 4303
Advanced case management skills and techniques such as interviewing, case history development, and program planning within the rehabilitation process will be taught. IWRP development and reviews of client case records will occur in an applied, supervised environment. Legal and ethical issues in service delivery will be addressed.
Prerequisites: REHS 3330 & formal admission.
CLINICAL TOPICS IN REHABILITATION - REHS 4330
This course will focus on priority clinical issues and provide concentrated study in specific areas in rehabilitative services which appear timely. The focus will be placed on independent projects presentation of papers and group discussions. A field-based clinical study project will be required.
Prerequisites: REHS 2301, 2311, and 2331.
Psychological and Social Aspects of Deafness - REHS 4315
This course provides an applied psychological perspective to the field of deafness. Psychological processes: sensory, perceptual, cognitive and linguistics will be reviewed. Current issues and topics: demographic trends, culture, human rights, literacy, communication methods, bilingual/bicultural, mental health, multiple disabilities, low-functioning deafness, accessibility and impact of technology will be reviewed.
Sign Language IV - REHS 4335
Sign Language IV is a continuation of Sign Language III and emphasizes expansion and refinement of functional grammatical structure while focusing on vocational and job placement related vocabulary and situations. The spontaneous use of American Sign Language is stressed through discussion of the deaf community and other activities being held by the deaf community.
Prerequisite: REHS/COMD 3335.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN REHABILITATION - REHS 4350
Selected topics in Rehabilitation. Including Multicultural Issues, Independent Living, Private Rehabilitation, and Advanced Seminar in Public Sector Rehabilitation. May be repeated for up to six hours credit when topics varies.
Prerequisite: REHS 2301, 2311, and 2331 or consent of instructor.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY - REHS 4360
Issues related to technology and people with disabilities will be examined. Types of technology, service delivery models, funding, training, and technology abandonment will be covered. As much as possible, examples of technology will be brought into the classroom.
Prerequisites: REHS 2301, REHS 2311, and REHS 2331, or consent of instructor.
CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN REHABILITATION - REHS 4602
Supervised, field-based, clinical experience in a public or private setting assisting people with disabilities. The practicum setting must meet specific Program requirements and be approved by the Program Practicum Supervisor. Weekly assignments will focus on components of the rehabilitation process and will be treated in a weekly group session. 320 clock hrs. @ 20 field hrs. weekly plus 2 hrs. of regularly scheduled group supervision weekly.
Prerequisite: Completion of all REHS concentration courses and Program approval.
