Reviews the foundations of rehabilitation counseling, role and function of the rehabilitation counselor and the vocational rehabilitation process.

A survey of physical malfunctions and medical information needed for effective rehabilitation counseling.

An exploration of locating and utilizing community resources in helping the rehabilitation client.

To prepare rehabilitation counselors to understand the results of psychological evaluations and to use the information to assist the client in vocational planning. The course covers measurement principles, instruments frequently employed by rehabilitation counselors, and application of test results for persons with disabilities.

Course covers history, scope and purposes of vocational evaluation. Enables students to use evaluation techniques, vocational systems in order to develop and implement a vocational plan for rehabilitation clients.

Basic procedures in providing and individual needs and the basics of recording and reporting such services.

Job development, analysis, job modifications and accommodations for persons with disabilities.

This course is designed to provide supervised experiences for students that will enhance independent living and successful job placement for persons with disabilities. Students will assist persons with disabilities by coordinating and finding suitable employment.

Theories and techniques of counseling applied to individuals and groups in rehabilitation services.

A survey dealing with psychological problems caused by disabilities.

Supervised experiences in human services or rehabilitation settings of 104 hours per semester and classload management settings. Related class work emphasizes interpersonal communication and skills.

Supervised internship in counseling and caseload management in rehabilitation services. A 600 hour field placement for one full semester.

Systematic investigation of factors and procedures relevant to research in rehabilitation.

Multicultural counseling, legislative issues, ethical issues and current topical issues.

This course will review health concerns and issues related to the global community. Epidemiological research, health care policies, disability laws and rehabilitation trends will be discussed. Cultural diversity techniques, cross cultural counseling and strategies for effective multicultural counseling will be addressed. Based upon availability, opportunities for student exchange programs abroad will be explored.

Focus on issues research, techniques, applications, and readings in the rehabilitations of persons who are substance abusers.