Departments, Degree Programs, and Courses
Jason Andrew, Department Head and Graduate Program Coordinator, 319 West Avenue Annex, 575-6412
The Department of Rehabilitation Education and Research offers the B.S.E. with a major emphasis in communication disorders. An M.S. with an emphasis in speech pathology, an M.S. in rehabilitation counseling, and a Ph.D. in rehabilitation, are also offered.
Jason Andrew, Department Head and Graduate Program Coordinator, 319 West Avenue Annex, 575-6412
UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS BOLTON, ROESSLER; PROFESSORS ANDERSON, COOK, FARLEY, MEANS, WATSON; PROFESSORS EMERITUS AKRIDGE,GLENN, RICE; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ANDREW; RESEARCH PROFESSORS BOONE, SCHRINER; SCHROEDEL; RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSORS COCHRAN, GEYER, JOHNSON, NEATH, SCHERICH; ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR MUSTEEN, THORNTON
Courses: Rehabilitation Education (RHAB)
Graduate standing is prerequisite to the following courses:
5333 Counseling Persons Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (Fa, Sp, Su) 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.
534V Supervised Rehabilitation Counseling (1-3) (Fa,
Sp, Su) Gives the student practice in counseling under supervision
with rehabilitation clients in selected settings and
agencies.
5353 Hearing Impairment and Human Behavior (Fa, Sp, Su) Focuses on an interdisciplinary study of the impact of profound hearing loss on the educational, psychological, social, and vocational functioning of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
5363 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.
5423 Vocational Rehabilitation Foundations (Fa) Survey of the philosophy of vocational rehabilitation, including history and legislation.
5433 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.)
5443 Rehabilitation Case Management (Sp) Counseling process in the rehabilitation setting. Focusing upon effective counseling strategies, representative cases, and effective case management methods.
5453 Psychological Aspects of Disability (Sp) Intensive study of the psychological aspects of adjustment to atypical physique and prolonged handicapped conditions. (Same as RECR 5453.)
5463 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.
5473 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.
5483 Rehabilitation Counseling Research (Fa) An in-depth examination of rehabilitation research methodology and issues to prepare students to critically evaluate and use rehabilitation counseling research in their professional practice.
5493 Vocational Evaluation and Adjustment (Su) An in-depth examination of theories and techniques related to: evaluation of vocational potential and work adjustment of people with disabilities.
560V Workshop (1-3) (Fa, Sp, Su)
568V Rehabilitation Research (1-3) (Fa, Sp, Su) Practical experience under the supervision of a faculty member in conducting rehabilitation research in a laboratory or field setting.
574V Internship (1-3) (Fa, Sp, Su)
599V Seminar (1-3) (Fa, Sp, Su)
600V Master's Thesis (1-3)
605V Independent Study (1-3)
6203 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 policy initiatives; analyzes evolution of disability policy within context of changing societal, economic, and political conditions. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
6213 Advanced Psychosocial Aspects of Disability (Fa) A theoretical and applied study of techniques that enable people to cope with two major life events: disability and unemployment. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
6233 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. Prerequisites: RHAB 5493 or equivalent and consent.
6243 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 solution.
625V Teaching Internship in Rehabilitation (1-9) (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.
675V Internship (1-3) (Fa, Sp, Su) Advanced supervised practice in a rehabilitation setting.
699V Seminar (1-3) (Fa, Sp, Su) Discussion of pertinent topics and issues in the rehabilitation field. Prerequisites: advanced graduate standing and consent of instructor.
700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18)(Fa, Sp, Su) Prerequisite: candidacy and consent.
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