On-Campus Program

Background and legislation related to vocational rehabilitation, consumer services, role and function of rehabilitation counselor as a professional. Orientation to community rehabilitation agencies.

Interface of the individual and the environment covering disabilities from the perspective of each disability viewed in terms of functional capacities and rehabilitative services needed.

Procedures for gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information; reviewing the literature; designing studies. Section selection to be made with department graduate adviser.

Issues, insights, and techniques for improving effectiveness in working with culturally diverse individuals with disabilities and their families. Focuses on insuring culturally appropriate and relevant rehabilitation services including full community integration.

Interface of the individual and the environment covering disabilities from the perspective of each disability viewed in terms of functional capacities and rehabilitative services needed.

Counseling theories, approaches to and techniques for counseling, and research concerning counseling effectiveness.

Clinical supervision within rehabilitation systems as it relates to outreach and referral, career development, counseling, and case- load management. Maximum credits: 12 units applicable to a Master of Science degree in rehabilitation counseling.

Clinical supervision within rehabilitation systems as it relates to outreach and referral, career development, counseling, and case- load management. Maximum Credits: 12 units applicable to a Master of Science degree in rehabilitation counseling.

Theory, dynamics, process and leadership function as applied to group work in rehabilitation. Development and application of group leadership skills/techniques for adjustment, support, skill training, self-directed groups, organizational problem solving and team-building groups in rehabilitation.

Provide rehabilitation professionals with knowledge and skills to assess assistive technology needs of individuals with disabilities and match those needs with appropriate adaptations, equipment, and/or resources to expand employment and related quality of life opportunities.

Rehabilitation assessment, labor market information, and career planning implications. Current assessment approaches, counseling, and career theories related to individuals with disabilities.

Clinical supervision within rehabilitation systems as it relates to outreach and referral, career development, counseling, and case- load management. Maximum Credits: 12 units applicable to a Master of Science degree in rehabilitation counseling.

Development and examination of relevant policy and impact of politics in governance and administration in postsecondary and disability-related systems; control functions of federal, state, and local agencies; influence of lay citizens and special interest groups; roles of judiciary, employee organizations and students.

Determination of employment and community integration needs of individuals with disabilities. Theories and techniques are presented through case study methods. Strategies focus on continuous surveys and readings focus on employment needs and opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Science in rehabilitation counseling or enrollment in Rehabilitation Administration Certificate. Selected topics with emphasis in research in rehabilitation counseling and/or administration. See Class Schedule for specific content.

Rehabilitation assessment, labor market information, and career planning implications. Current assessment approaches, counseling, and career theories related to individuals with disabilities.

Science in rehabilitation counseling or enrollment in Rehabilitation Administration Certificate. Selected topics with emphasis in research in rehabilitation counseling and/or administration. See Class Schedule for specific content.

Supervised internship in rehabilitation setting which involves application of rehabilitation counseling experiences. Maximum Credits: nine units applicable to a Master of Science degree in rehabilitation counseling or enrollment in the Rehabilitation Administration Certificate.