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Courses in Rehabilitation
Counseling
RHAB 502
American Sign Language I
Semester
course; 3 credits. Introduces the rules and grammatical structure of ASL with
a focus on grammar and vocabulary to increase the learner's expressive and
receptive understanding of the language. Provides an introduction to Deaf
culture and cross-cultural interactions, and to tactile and close-vision
communication techniques used by individuals who are deaf-blind.
RHAB 503 American
Sign Language II
Semester
course; 3 credits. Provides continued study of the grammatical structure of
ASL; introduction of additional vocabulary with emphasis on expressive and
receptive competence; continued study of the tactile and close-vision communication
techniques used by individuals who are deaf-blind; and continued study of the
Deaf culture.
RHAB 525
Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling
Semester
course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Provides an overview of history,
philosophy, legislation, organizational structure and trends in the
rehabilitation profession. Focuses on attitudinal, social and environmental
barriers to the inclusion of people with disabilities; professional identity,
roles and functions; CRC Code of Ethics; CRC Standards of Practice; and
career options.
RHAB 533
Directed Readings in Rehabilitation
Semester
course; 1-3 credits. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Provides
intensive study in one or more topical areas of rehabilitation through
directed readings under the supervision of a faculty member.
RHAB 611
Counseling Theories in Rehabilitation
Semester
course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Provides an understanding of the major
theoretical approaches to individual counseling with rehabilitation clients.
Focuses on student development of an initial theoretical orientation that
will guide their counseling practice.
RHAB 612 Group
Counseling Theories and Techniques in Rehabilitation
Semester
course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Provides theories or groups, group
structure and group dynamics, and group counseling strategies. Focuses on
process observation skills. Examines applications to groups of a variety of
stakeholders in rehabilitation counseling and case management.
RHAB 613
Advanced Rehabilitation Counseling Seminar
3-9
lecture hours. 3-9 credits. Prerequisites: RHAB 611 and RHAB 612 or
permission of instructor. This course is designed to provide an opportunity
for students to undertake a more in-depth study of selected approaches to
individual and/or group counseling of rehabilitation clients. Principles and
techniques relevant to vocational, educational, and personal adjustment
problems related to severe and multiple disabilities will be systematically
explored and studied. Audio visual tape experience will be offered.
*RHAB 614
Counseling, Death and Loss
3
lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: RHAB 611 or permission of instructor.
Explores the psychosocial processes of adaptation to severe losses such as
those occasioned by the onset of disability, death and developmental life
changes. Emphasizes the knowledge and skills required by rehabilitation
counselors in dealing with losses experienced by their clients.
RHAB 623 Career
Counseling and Job Placement in Rehabilitation
Semester
course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Provides an overview of major theories of
career development with emphasis on theories relevant to rehabilitation
practice. Explores occupational information and job matching systems; career
counseling techniques; and major job placement approaches and techniques with
emphasis on demand-side job placement.
RHAB 624
Appraisal and Evaluation in Rehabilitation
Semester
course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Examines principles of measurement,
assessment and diagnosis in rehabilitation; test selection, administration
and interpretation; accommodating individuals with disabilities in the
testing process. Includes an overview of the major domains in assessment.
RHAB 625
Research in Rehabilitation
Semester
course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Examines basic principles in rehabilitation
research and program evaluation, including an emphasis on the critical review
of published research for use in rehabilitation practice. Focuses on students
understanding of the application of research and program evaluation tools to
enhance the quality of rehabilitation services delivered.
RHAB 633 Case
Management in Rehabilitation
Semester
course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: 18 completed credits in
core courses. Explores benefit systems, ethics, goal development,
rehabilitation planning, coordination and delivery of rehabilitation
services, community resources and documentation. Focuses on critical analyses
of representative disability-specific case studies; e.g., substance abuse.
RHAB 640 Medical
and Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities in Rehabilitation
Semester
course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Provides an overview of the major
disabilities encountered by rehabilitation counselors. Focuses on functional
limitations and the process of psychological adjustment.
RHAB 642
Psychiatric Information for Rehabilitation Counselors
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits.
Examines the major mental disorders, and their etiology, definition,
diagnosis and classification. Reviews the prevailing multiaxial
classification systems and diagnostic processes, procedures and nomenclatures
currently used in clinical practice. Provides an overview of application of
psychotropic medication and other treatment approaches. Includes diagnostic
interviewing, tests of psychopathology and mental health treatment planning.
*RHAB
644 Alcohol and Human Behavior
3
credits. Prerequisites: RHAB 521, RHAB 522, RHAB 523 and RHAB 695, or
permission of instructor. Understanding the significance of behavior as a
tool in diagnosing, treating and/or referring the addict; appreciation of
particular cues to observe the predominant behavior associated with living
problems and reflected by the alcohol or drug abuser.
RHAB 654
Multicultural Counseling in Rehabilitation
Semester
course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Provides an overview of multicultural
counseling theories and techniques. Provides an understanding of how human
development, family, gender, race and ethnicity impact upon the process of
adjustment to disability.
RHAB 681-689
Institutes and Workshops in Rehabilitation
Orientation
institutes and other short-term training programs are offered for
rehabilitation counselors newly recruited to the rehabilitation field and for
the further professional development of those already employed. Content will
vary according to the aims of the institutes or workshops. Length of time and
number of credits are announced prior to each institute or workshop.
RHAB 685 Human
Growth and Development
Semester course; 3 lecture
hours. 3 credits. Covers the biological, psychological, and sociological
development of people across the lifespan with an emphasis on how various
developmental processes impact our work as helping professionals. Major theories of human development and
their relationship to what is known about human development and
behavior. This course is designed to
help the rehabilitation counselor understand the impact that growth and
development has on us as individuals and on our work as helpers. The entire lifespan of individuals will be
covered.
RHAB 691
Counseling Techniques in Rehabilitation
Semester course: Provides experience and practice in the basic counseling skills related to the helping process. Examines the variety of clinical settings available for professional preparation. Provides the necessary level of skill development for students to participate in internship. Requires Practicum, a 100 hour clinical experience at an approved site that entails new learning for the student; 40 hours are direct client service. "Client" shall be defined as individuals with, or directly affected by, a disability, functional limitation(s), or medical condition who receives services from rehabilitation counselors. This comes from the Code of Professional Ethics of the Commission on Certification of Rehabilitation Counselors effective January 1, 2002. Prerequisite: RHAB 611.
RHAB 695
Supervised Clinical Practice in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
Semester
course; 1-6 credits. (1 credit per 100 hours of supervised internship.) May
be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits. Prerequisites: Completion of 24
graduate credits including RHAB 691. Requires completion of Certified
Rehabilitation Counselor examination and a total of six credits for degree completion.
Emphasizes mastery of substance abuse setting specific roles and functions of
the professional rehabilitation counselor. Stresses ethical decision making
in practice. Involves scheduled seminars and meetings with faculty and agency
supervisor.
RHAB 696
Supervised Clinical Practice in Rehabilitation Counseling
Semester
course; 1-6 credits. (1 credit per 100 hours of supervised internship.) May
be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits. Prerequisites: Completion of 24
graduate credits including RHAB 691. Requires completion of Certified
Rehabilitation Counselor examination and a total of six credits for degree
completion. Emphasizes mastery of setting-specific roles and functions of the
professional rehabilitation counselor. Stresses ethical decision making in
practice. Involves scheduled seminars and meetings with faculty and agency
supervisor.
RHAB 697
Supervised Clinical Practice in Counseling
Semester
course; 1-6 credits. (1 credit per 100 hours of supervised internship.) May
be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits. Prerequisite: Admission into advanced
certificate in professional counseling program. Emphasizes advanced
development of counseling skills pursuant to licensure or other post-master's
training needs. Stresses ethical decision making in practice. Involves
scheduled seminars and meetings with faculty and agency supervisor.
*These courses are not offered on
a regular basis and are subject to availability of faculty instructor.
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