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REHABILITATION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (RHAB)

Jason Andrew, Department Head & Graduate Coordinator, 319 West Avenue Annex, (479) 575-3658, E-mail: jandrew@uark.edu

University Professor Bolton • Professors Anderson, Cook, Watson • Research Professors Boone, Schroedel • Associate Professor Andrew • Research Assistant Professor Cochran • Instructors Musteen, Wheeler-Scruggs

Degrees Conferred:

M.S., Ph.D. in Rehabilitation (RHAB)

M.S. in Communication Disorders (CDIS)
(See Communication Disorders)

Master of Science in Rehabilitation

Areas of Concentration: Vocational rehabilitation counseling, independent living rehabilitation counseling, and deafness rehabilitation counseling.

Prerequisites to the Degree Program: For acceptance into the master's degree program in Rehabilitation, the program stipulates, in addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, an undergraduate degree in a social or behavioral science, or other related fields.

Requirements for the Master of Science Degree: Candidates for the master's degree in all three emphasis areas must complete 48 semester hours. A basic program of study is required. Students select electives with the permission of their adviser. A thesis may be included within any of the three emphases.

An emphasis in vocational rehabilitation counseling requires the following courses:

Rehabilitation Education courses - 39 hours
Counselor Education - 6 hours
Research Methods - 3 hours

An emphasis in independent living rehabilitation counseling requires the following courses:

Rehabilitation Education courses - 39 hours
Counselor Education - 6 hours
Research Methods - 3 hours

An emphasis in deafness rehabilitation counseling requires the following courses:

Rehabilitation Education courses - 39 hours
Counselor Education - 6 hours
Research Methods - 3 hours

The program in vocational rehabilitation (48 hours) stresses the skills of case management and vocational counseling with people who are disabled. The independent living program (48 hours) emphasizes case management and life planning for people with disabilities who may not be ready for vocational planning. The deafness rehabilitation counseling program (48 hours) emphasizes the skills of case management and vocational rehabilitation counseling with hearing-impaired persons. A student in the vocational rehabilitation track completes a practicum and internship in a vocational rehabilitation setting. A student in independent living completes a practicum and internship in an Independent Living Center or rehabilitation facility. A student in the deafness rehabilitation counseling track completes a practicum and internship in a vocational rehabilitation setting that serves people who are hearing-impaired.

Doctor of Philosophy

Prerequisites to the Degree Program: The applicant must have completed a master's degree or its equivalent in rehabilitation counseling or a closely related discipline and must meet the general admission requirements of the Graduate School. Applicants are encouraged to have had three years of successful experience related to the applicant's degree and career objectives. After gaining admission to the Graduate School, the applicant must be accepted by the Rehabilitation Education faculty. The review process consists of an interview and evaluation of the applicant's personal, social, and academic attributes, and includes three letters of reference. A prospective candidate must present a graduate GPA of 3.50 or better and a score of at least 1500 on three parts of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). Additional prerequisites may be prescribed after review of the applicant's materials.

Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree: A minimum of 60 semester hours, including 18 hours of dissertation, must be taken from the U of A after admission into the Ph.D. program. A doctoral advisory committee will be established by the student, in consultation with the program chair, during the first semester of enrollment. The nature of the student's program will vary depending on the student's career objectives. The degree program also requires successful completion of candidacy examinations, an acceptable doctoral dissertation, and oral defense of the dissertation. These last requirements are described elsewhere in this catalog.

Curriculum Core Requirements

RHAB 6213, Advanced Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
RHAB 6233, Employment Practices and Interventions
RHAB 6243, Advanced Rehabilitation Research
RHAB 699V, Seminar

Research and Statistical Requirements
A minimum of 15 hours approved by the doctoral advisory committee.

Field of Study

The student, in consultation with the doctoral advisory committee, will identify further course work comprising a field of study in rehabilitation.

COURSES: REHABILITATION EDUCATION (RHAB)

RHAB5333 Counseling Persons Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (FA, SP) Focuses on the application of basic principles underlying all forms of therapeutic interaction to professional counseling practices with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

RHAB534V Supervised Rehabilitation Counseling (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Gives the student practice in counseling under supervision with rehabilitation clients in selected settings and agencies.

RHAB5353 Hearing Impairment and Human Behavior (FA, SP) Focuses on an interdisciplinary study of the impact for profound hearing loss on the educational, psychological, social, and vocational functioning of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.

RHAB5363 Employer Relations and Placement Practicum (FA, SP, SU) Students address the placement needs of rehabilitation agencies and their clients by implementing the RehabMark approach to employer development. Prerequisite: RHAB 5493.

RHAB5373 Multicultural/Gender Issues in Rehab (SU) This course examines multicultural and gender issues of importance to rehabilitation practice and research, including study of women and men with disabilities within different minority cultures. The course uses a power analysis and a minority model of disability as a basis for understanding the relationship between disability, gender, race and ethnicity.

RHAB5403 Rehabilitation Counseling (FA) Counseling theories and techniques applied to the rehabilitation counseling setting. Includes an experiential component with critical analyses.

RHAB5413 Group Counseling in a Rehabilitation Setting (SU) This course combines theoretical and experiential components of group counseling in settings unique to the practice of rehabilitation counseling. Prerequisite: rehabilitation counseling or counseling theory.

RHAB5423 Vocational Rehabilitation Foundations (FA) Survey of the philosophy of vocational rehabilitation, including history and legislation.

RHAB5433 Medical Aspects of Disability (SP) Orientation to medical and medically related aspects of various disabling conditions with emphasis on the severely disabled. (Same as RECR 5433)

RHAB5443 Rehabilitation Case Management (SP) Counseling process in the rehabilitation setting. Focusing upon effective counseling strategies, representative cases, and effective case management methods.

RHAB5453 Psychological Aspects of Disability (SP) Intensive study of the psychological aspects of adjustment to atypical physique and prolonged handicapping condition. (Same as RECR 5453)

RHAB5463 Independent Living and Community Adjustment (FA) Study of the problems and practices involved in developing and maintaining independent living rehabilitation programs for people who are disabled physically, developmentally, and mentally.

RHAB5473 Placement of Persons with Disabilities (SU) Focuses on placement theory and practice as they apply to persons who experience disabilities. Special attention is given to RehabMark approach.

RHAB5483 Rehabilitation Counseling Research (FA) An indepth examination of rehabilitation research methodology and issues to prepare students to critically evaluate and use rehabilitation counseling research in their professional practice.

RHAB5493 Vocational Evaluation and Adjustment (SP) An indepth examination of theories and techniques related to: evaluation of vocational potential and work adjustment of people with disabilities.

RHAB568V Rehabilitation Research (3-6) (FA, SP, SU) Practical experience under the supervision of a faculty member in conducting rehabilitation research in a laboratory or field setting.

RHAB574V Internship (1-9) (FA, SP, SU)

RHAB599V Seminar (1-18) (FA, SP, SU)

RHAB605V Independent Study (1-18) (FA, SP, SU)

RHAB6203 Disability Policy in the U.S. (FA) An analysis of public policy approaches to disability in the U.S. Examines the political and philosophical origins of disability policy; reviews major disability legislation and its effects on policy stakeholders; describes recent initiatives; analyzes evolution of disability policy within context of changing societal, economic, and political conditions.

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Graduate School: Departments and Course Descriptions
RHAB6213 Advanced Psychosocial Aspects of Disability (FA) A theoretical and applied study of techniques that enable people to cope with 2 major life events: disability and unemployment.

RHAB6233 Employment Practices and Interventions (SP) An intensive study of the employment experiences of workers with disabilities with emphasis on disincentives and barriers to employment and interventions to enable people with disabilities to participate in employment. Prerequisite: RHAB 5493 or equivalent.

RHAB6243 Advanced Rehabilitation Research (SP) An advanced doctoral level course to facilitate the application of scientific values, research skills, and behavior to the generation of rehabilitation knowledge and problem solving.

RHAB625V Teaching Internship in Rehabilitation (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Graduate teaching experience in the rehabilitation counseling curriculum. Under the supervision of a faculty member, will participate in the development of syllabi, course materials and examinations. Will team teach graduate rehabilitation courses with the faculty member. May be repeated for 18 hours.

RHAB6263 Practicum Supervision (SU) The study and practice of supervising master's rehabilitation counseling students in a clinical practicum setting. May be repeated for 3 hours. Prerequisite: doctoral standing.

RHAB6273 Administration & Supervision in Rehabilitation Settings (FA, Odd years) An examination of the basic knowledge and skills required to perform supervisory and administrative functions in rehabilitation settings. Includes a review of applicable laws, management theory, issues in human resource development, burnout, and exposure to organizational structure and function. Prerequisite: master's or doctoral standing.

RHAB675V Internship (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Advanced supervised practice a rehabilitation setting.

RHAB699V Seminar (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Discussion of pertinent topics and issues in the rehabilitation field. May be repeated for 18 hours. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.

RHAB700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: candidacy.