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    Dec 08, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Rehabilitation Studies, BS


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Dr. Bradley McDaniels, Coordinator of Undergraduate Rehabilitation Program

 

Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science with a major in rehabilitation studies often pursue careers where they serve individuals who have physical, mental and emotional disabilities and help them become productive and active citizens. This program provides extensive practical experience in community placements.


Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in rehabilitation studies must meet the following requirements:

Hours required and general/college requirements


A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the University Core Curriculum  in the Academics  section of this catalog and the College of Health and Public Service  requirements.

Plus an addictions course, 3 hours


ADDS 4275  is recommended for all majors.

Other course requirements


None.

Minor requirements


Minor of 18 hours, of which 6 must be advanced, may be selected with the approval of the academic advisor. Students are advised to give careful consideration to career goals when selecting their minor area of study. A minor is not required.

Electives


Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement and/or the minimum total hours (120) required for the degree.

Other requirements


  • Demonstration of at least 200 hours of field work and a minimum major grade point average of 2.3 is required for graduation

Students interested in majoring in rehabilitation studies should make an appointment with the rehabilitation studies academic advisor.

Four-year degree plan (example)


The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

Year 1

Semester 1 Semester 2
Communication core   3 hours  RHAB 3100 - Disability and Society   3 hours   
Government/Political Science core   3 hours  Communication core   3 hours
Life and Physical Sciences core   3 hours Government/Political Science core   3 hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences core   3 hours Mathematics core   3 hours
Elective 3 hours Elective 3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 2

Semester 1 Semester 2
RHAB 3000 - Microcounseling   3 hours    RHAB 4200 - Physical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability   3 hours   
American History core   3 hours  American History core   3 hours 
Creative Arts core   3 hours  Language, Philosophy and Culture core   3 hours 
Life and Physical Sciences core   3 hours  Elective 3 hours 
Elective 3 hours  Elective 3 hours 
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 3

Semester 1 Semester 2
ADDS 4275 - Alcohol, Drugs and Disability   3 hours    RHAB 4100 - Rehabilitation Service Delivery Systems   3 hours   
RHAB 3900 - Case Management in Rehabilitation   3 hours    RHAB 4300 - Introduction to Psychiatric Rehabilitation   3 hours   
Elective 3 hours  Elective 3 hours 
Elective 3 hours  Elective 3 hours 
Elective - advanced 3 hours  Elective - advanced 3 hours 
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 4

Semester 1 Semester 2
RHAB 4500 - Assessment in Rehabilitation   3 hours    RHAB 4880 - Rehabilitation Practicum   3 hours   
RHAB 4700 - Employment Services   3 hours    Elective 3 hours 
Elective 3 hours  Elective 3 hours 
Elective 3 hours  Elective 3 hours 
Elective - advanced 3 hours  Elective - advanced 3 hours 
Total 15 hours  Total 15 hours 

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