REH 110 - Introduction to Disability Studies

Examines the impact of disability and other handicapping conditions on individuals, their families, and the community. Topics include adjustment to loss, attitudes of persons with disability towards themselves and those of others toward them, as well as problems and opportunities associated with specific conditions, such as disability, substance abuse, and criminal behavior. Physical, emotional, mental, and social dimensions throughout the lifespan are considered. Fall. Credit: 3

REH 120 - Community Services and the Rehabilitation Process

Primary focus on the foundation, orientation, and philosophy of the human services. Study of the legislation, rights and services provided, such as: vocational rehabilitation, mental health, mental retardation, child protection, juvenile services, probation/parole, and services to elderly and substance-abusing populations. Includes an in-depth study of one service-delivery system as well as a field service component. Spring. Credit: 3

REH 200 - Counseling and Interviewing Foundations

Major approaches to counseling are examined. The helping relationship and counselors'' characteristics will be examined. Opportunity is provided for students to develop basic interviewing and counseling skills such as attending and responding. Students will gain insight into their own values, reaction patterns and interpersonal styles as important tools in understanding and helping others. Fall and Spring. Credit: 3

	REH 210 - Family Relationships
	Examination of contemporary family systems and culture, and public policy. Major issues reviewed are gender roles, ethnicity, developing and maintaining close relationships, marriage and parenthood, and combining work and family life. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status or permission of instructor. Fall. Credit: 3

REH 220 - Multiculturalism: Foundations for Community Service

Multicultural perspective on human services and educational design and delivery will be examined through readings, film, guest presenters, and a field visit. Students will explore a cultural perspective different from their own through community visits. Special attention will be placed on developing respectful and effective approaches to service for people of various cultural backgrounds. Prerequisite(s): second year standing. Fall and Summer. CCP Credit: 3

REH 230 - Surviving and Thriving as Human Service Professionals

Human service professionals are particularly susceptible to stress and burnout because the nature of their work involves continuous, direct involvement in the daily lives and challenges of the people they assist. Professionals in the education, health and human service fields need to be aware of the causes, signs, and symptoms of stress because of the potential negative impact on the people they serve. Focus is on those appropriate coping strategies used to react to stress and avoid burnout. Prerequisite(s): Minimum: sophomore status. At least once every two years. Credit: 3

	REH 240 - Expressive Arts Therapy
	Through readings and demonstrations, students will examine a variety of expressive and therapeutic art forms, and learn to apply and adapt these methods to a wide range of persons with special needs. Prerequisite(s): second year standing. Summer. Credit: 3

	REH 250 - Therapeutic Horseback Riding
	This course brings together the world of horses and the world of the challenged rider. Students will discover how children and adults with disabilities are aided by this therapy; learn about riding, training, and caring for the therapeutic horse. Prerequisite(s): second year standing and permission of instructor. Summer. Credit: 3

	REH 260 - Aging and Mental Health
	This course will examine commonly accepted stereotypes of later life and compare these myths with factual information about the physical, emotional, and spiritual changes that often company senescence. Healthy aging will be emphasized and support systems available to older adults. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status. Fall. Credit: 3

REH 270 - Career Development and the Transition Process

An overview course which introduces the students to the process of transitioning individuals through lifelong career development, both in the educational and service delivery systems. Emphasis includes theory and philosophy in special education and rehabilitation relating to service to persons with vocationally handicapping factors. Strategies for vocational assessment, planning, education, counseling and adjustment are considered. Prerequisite(s): REH 110 or SED 101. Fall. Credit: 3

	REH 277 - Topics in Rehabilitation
	Contemporary topics, issues, and practices in rehabilitation and human services, as selected by program faculty and/or guest faculty. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. ( Pass/Fail option.) Credit: 1-3

	REH 297 - Independent Study in Rehabilitation
	Independent research into selected problems and issues in rehabilitation under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): REH 110, REH 200. (Letter grade only or pass/fail only depending upon the course.) Variable. Credit: 1-3

	REH 310 - Casework: Ethical Standards and Professional Practice
	Professional ethics and examination of casework processes of observation, assessment, evaluation, recording, reporting, planning, referral, and case management; additional emphasis on issues in vocational and psychological adjustment. Prerequisite(s): REH 110, 120, 200; or permission of instructor. Fall. CCP Credit: 3

REH 320 - Addiction Rehabilitation

This course addresses both theoretical and practice issues in the treatment of persons with addictive and abusive behaviors. A survey of the field includes etiology, physical and psychosocial complications, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. Content areas covered include alcohol and other drugs, eating disorders, gambling, Internet addiction, as well as spousal abuse and family violence. Prerequisite(s): REH 200 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Once a year. Credit: 3

REH 330 - Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Processes of functional assessment, ecological assessment, outcome goal specification, selection of intervention strategy, evaluation of progress, and development of community support systems examined and applied to case examples. Application to client populations drawn from the physically, psychiatrically, and mentally handicapped, through simulations, demonstrations, and field site visits; includes case study. Prerequisite(s): REH 110 and REH 310, or permission of instructor. Spring. Credit: 3

	REH 340 - Group Process in Rehabilitation and Human Services
	Principal theories of group process and group counseling as applied to human services and rehabilitation contexts; major cognitive, affective, behavioral, and systems approaches. Application to programs such as self-help groups, family groups, directed education groups, and rehabilitation groups. Prerequisite(s): REH 200 and REH 310, or permission of instructor. Spring and Summer. Credit: 3

	REH 370 - Counseling and Placement in Rehabilitation
	The course covers techniques, strategies and ethical issues in rehabilitation practice. Primary focus is given to the assessment, counseling and adjustment of persons with disability in the areas of work, independent living, and leisure activities. Learning through case study is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): REH 200 or equivalent. Once every two years. Credit: 3

REH 380 - Seminar in Professional Practice

In preparation for the field experience (REH 395 and REH 495), students will investigate the nature of experiential field learning, research methods, analyze career objectives, and prepare for individual interviewing. This is a writing-intensive course which focuses on the individual understanding of self and presentation style. Prerequisite(s): REH 110, REH 120, REH 200. Fall and Spring. Credit: 3

	REH 395 - Practicum in Rehabilitation and Human Services
	A supervised field experience that provides an opportunity for the student to gain direct knowledge and experience in casework, client service, resource utilization, and other professional functions in a public or private agency. Prerequisite(s): REH 310, REH 380, Majors only. Spring and Summer. Credit: 4

	REH 477 - Topics in Rehabilitation
	Contemporary topics, issues, and practices in rehabilitation and human services, as selected by program faculty and/or guest faculty. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. ( Pass/Fail option.) Credit: 1-3

	REH 480 - Seminar in Rehabilitation and Human Services
	Study of contemporary issues and practices in rehabilitation through readings and guest presentations, and an in-depth study of a selected rehabilitation issue. Prerequisite(s): REH 110, REH 120, REH 200 and REH 310. Fall and Spring. Credit: 3

REH 495 - Internship in Rehabilitation and Human Services

One semester or summer of field experience in a public or private agency providing rehabilitation or human services to clients. Requirements include a learning plan, narrative log, including reaction to the experience and active participation in supervised work. Student may select a focus on case management or service provision. 450 hours. Prerequisite(s): REH 310, REH 380, Majors only, REH 395. Spring and Summer. Credit: 13