Undergraduate Program Information
To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitative Services, a student must complete a curriculum of at least 124 hours; included in this is 57 hours of major required and support course work. A supervised practicum of 320 hours in an approved rehabilitation setting is required during the last semester of study. Students typically apply to the Program in the Spring semester of their sophomore year. Graduates from the Program are qualified to begin a career in a variety of human service settings that provide assistance to people with disabilities. Additionally, most students are academically prepared to apply for graduate school in Rehabilitation or a related field.
This is a professional program designed to provide students with opportunities for community involvement through applied assignments. The Program is complemented by interviewing and evaluation laboratories where students practice applying classroom knowledge. Rehabilitation organizations and other community resources are utilized for field experiences. The curriculum prepares the student to enter directly into the work force as a Rehabilitation Specialist or a related job) as well as to pursue graduate studies in rehabilitation or a related field (e.g., psychology, mental health counseling, social work, sociology).
Goals & Objectives
The Bachelor of Science degree within the Rehabilitative Service Program has a stated goal of providing quality, comprehensive education. Graduates of the Program are well prepared to assist people with disabilities to become as independent and empowered as possible.
The Program has two primary objectives:
- preparing individuals to enter a wide range entry level careers involving work with people who have disabilities.
- preparing students who have the educational background and desire to continue graduate studies in rehabilitation.
