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Interdisciplinary Studies concentration in rehabilitation administration
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Degree Earned
Bachelor of Arts: Interdisciplinary Studies concentration in rehabilitation administration

About The Program
This interdisciplinary program prepares students to become professionals who manage and direct a wide variety of rehabilitation service programs in the public and private sectors.  These professionals, who will continue to be in high demand, are leaders who build cooperative relationships and are able to marshal the resources necessary to lead and manage growing agencies. They ensure that rehabilitation programs serve people with disabilities in the most efficient and effective ways possible. They understand the principles of business administration as well as the practical and societal implications of disability.  Their responsibilities typically involve planning, programming, budgeting, operations and management, supervision and human resource development, information management, reporting, program evaluation, research, and public relations.  They must be sensitive to the needs of people with disabilities and have knowledge of rehabilitation, management and legislation.  Successful administrators understand government and how it works, make effective use of public and private financial resources, and have the knowledge and commitment to provide quality services and supervision.

Requirements (For course descriptions click on a course number below)


Rehabilitation Services Requirements   

REH 110 Introduction to Disability Studies                4        

REH 205 Group Process in Human Services                   4        

REH 350 Rehabilitation Administration                     4

REH 380 Seminar in Professional Practice                  4

REH 381 Grantwriting                                      4        

REH 494 Internship Orientation and Placement              2

REH 495 Internship in Rehabilitation

        and Human Services                               12

Four additional credits in Rehabilitation courses         4

 

Subtotal:                                                36

                    

Business Economics Requirements            

BUS 208 Accounting Principles                             4             

BUS 210 Principles of Management                          4          

BUS 303 Business Law                                      4        

BUS 310 Human Resources Management                        4    

BUS 311 Management and Organizational Behavior or

BUS 320 Consumer Behavior                                 4

BUS 350 Strategic Marketing for Non-Profit

        Organizations*                                    4

BUS 362 Social Entrepreneurship                           4

 

*Course has pre-requisite not required in the major

 

Subtotal:                                                28

 

Total credits for the major:                             64

 

NOTE: Students who are majors or minors are required to earn a grade of a C or better in required courses in the major/minor.

 

Students must earn a grade of C or better in specialty courses for the specialization they apply for.

 

 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
One year of one foreign language at the college level or two years of one foreign language at the high school level.

Total                                                     0-8

 

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
General education requirements at UMF include foundation courses and distribution courses. The total number of credits required to fulfill these requirements will differ depending on the courses you select; your advisor will help you choose courses that are appropriate to your program and your interests. UMF's general education requirements also include expectations related to writing skills, technology skills, research skills, and public presentation skills. You will typically satisfy these requirements through your normal coursework in general education and your major. For specific information about general education requirements and expectations, see the  General Education Requirements in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.

Including:

ECO 110S Principles of Economics                          4

MAT 120M Introductory Statistics or       

MAT 123M Mathematics for Economics and Business           4

MINIMUM TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE DEGREE                    128 

 

REHABILITATION MINOR

 

REH 110 Introduction to Disability Studies                4

REH 310 Casework                                          4

REC 140 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation            4   

           

One of the following:                     

REH 200 Counseling and the Helping Relationship or     

REH 205 Group Process in Human Services                   4

 

One of the following:                                        

Upper level courses in rehabilitation or

Upper level selected courses in recreation with a

therapeutic emphasis. All selections must be

approved by the Rehabilitation Services minor advisor.    4

 

 

Total credits for the Minor:                             20

 

NOTE: A minimum grade of C is required in all courses for the minor