Rehabilitation Counseling (R C)
201. Rehabilitation Counseling: Concepts, History, and Issues
(3)
Seminar in the fundamental concepts of rehabilitation counseling and vocational
rehabilitation including examination and analysis of historical, philosophical,
or ganizational, and functional principles. Community rehabilitation agency
or orientation visits.
211. Medical Aspects of Disability (3)
Seminar in the treatment of disabling conditions including etiology, functional
limitations, and vocational implications. Student presentation of case studies.
212. Psychological and Social Aspects of Disability (3)
Seminar in psychological and sociological effects of physical and mental
disability and the dynamics of adjusting to disabling conditions. Student
presentation of case studies.
221. Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling and Placement (4)
Prerequisites: RC 201, 211. Seminar in vocational diagnosis and evaluation,
counseling techniques, job development, placement techniques and follow-up
procedures as they relate to employment and vocational adjustment of the
disabled. Field placement in a community rehabilitation agency. (2 class
hours, 6 lab hours)
251T. Seminar in Special Programs (3; max total 12)
Prerequisites: RC 201, 211, 212, 221 or permission of instructor. Topics
rotated each semester to include subjects such as principles and techniques
of supervision and administrative duties, rehabilitation program
evaluation, sheltered workshop administration, rehabilitation research,
current issues in rehabilitation counseling as a profession.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
296. Internship in Rehabilitation Counseling (12)
Prerequisites: R C 201, 203, 211, 212, 221, 241, 25T, permission of instructor.
Full-time, supervised field placement in one of a variety of settings including
case responsibilities.
299. Thesis (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisites: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion,
and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree.