- REHB205 - Disability and Chronic Conditions
(University Core Curriculum) This course focuses upon the common characteristics of physical, sensory, developmental, medical, and psychiatric disabilities. The course will discuss the definition and classification of each type of disability. Emphasized will be the diagnostic criteria and the biological, cognitive, behavioral, and social aspects of each particular disorder as they occur over the lifespan.
Credit Hours: 3
- REHB205H - Disability and Chronic Disorders
(University Honors Program) (University Core Curriculum) This course focuses upon the common characteristics of physical, sensory, developmental, medical, and psychiatric disabilities. The course will discuss the definition and classification of each type of disability. Emphasized will be the diagnostic criteria and the biological, cognitive, behavioral, and social aspects of each particular disorder as they occur over the lifespan. Open to undergraduates. Available for Honors credit by special arrangement.
Credit Hours: 3
- REHB400 - Introduction to Rehabilitation
An introduction to the broad field of rehabilitation, to include the processes (services), facilities and personnel involved.
Credit Hours: 3
- REHB401 - Disability, Diversity and Society
This course will address the relationship between prevailing societal attitudes and environmental designs and the opportunity of persons with disabilities to participate fully in society. It will examine the physical, mental, gender and cultural characteristics of persons with disabilities as determinants of their needs, values, aspiration and opportunities. How public policies can promote or limit inclusion and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities will also be addressed.
Credit Hours: 3
- REHB401H - Disability, Diversity and Society
(University Honors Program) Open to undergraduates. Available for Honors credit by special arrangement.
Credit Hours: 3
- REHB405 - Introduction to Aging and Rehabilitation
(Same as GRON 405) Introduction to the field of aging, including social, political, economic and legal issues pertinent to an aging society and rehabilitation.
Credit Hours: 3
- REHB407 - Basic Practices in Rehabilitation
Provides students with the basic pragmatic knowledge and skill base necessary for effective day-to-day practice in entry-level rehabilitation positions. The material will include but is not limited to: the team process and being an effective team-member; clinical interviewing and relationship building skills; active communication; rights and advocacy, ethics and ethical decision-making; intervention and psychotherapy models; psychopharmacology; and record-keeping and information management. Not for graduate credit.
Credit Hours: 3
- REHB421 - Introduction to Career Counseling and Employment Services
Relates the psychosocial meaning of work, process of vocational development, theories of occupational choice and labor market trends to current and innovative methods of job development, selective placement and follow-up with individuals with disability. Special approval needed from the instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
- REHB445B - Psychiatric Rehabilitation
This course will explore the history, philosophy, practice, current trends, and issues of psychiatric rehabilitation. Rehabilitation services that (A) develop an individual's skills and (B) provide environmental support for people with chronic mental illness will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on reaching vocational goals and optimal independent functioning for people with psychiatric disabilities. Special approval needed from the instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
- REHB445H - Rehabilitation Counseling with Special Populations
Procedures and programs pertinent to the care and treatment of special populations. Three semester credits will ordinarily be granted for each unit. Special approval needed from the instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
- REHB450 - Assistive Technology
This course reviews applications of assistive technology (AT) used by people with disabilities. The course covers various types of AT ranging from low to high technology. Additionally, the course explores devices that are commercially available and those that are customized. Strategies for modifying tasks rather than using technology are reviewed.
Credit Hours: 3
- REHB452 - Individual Service Planning
This course provides students with skills to develop individual service plans for individuals being served in community rehabilitation programs. Topics covered include person-centered assessment, functional community based training, and written treatment plans. Prerequisites: REHB 205, REHB 400, REHB 445B or REHB 445H with grades of C or better.
Credit Hours: 3
- REHB458 - Substance Use Disorders Interventions for Special Populations
This course provides a broad understanding of issues and trends in substance use disorder and behavioral addiction within a multicultural society. This course focuses on interventions that reflect the culture specific values and treatment needs of diverse clientele across the lifespan. Topics including the sociocultural challenges, intersectionality of identities, and cultural competency will be covered. Prerequisite: REHB 461 with a grade of B or better.
Credit Hours: 3
- REHB461 - Introduction to Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Addictions
Introduction to the field of substance use and behavioral addictions counseling with an overview of foundation topics underlying professional practice. This course will focus primarily on substance use and behavioral addiction models, medical and psychological consequences, drug classification systems, legislation, and other clinical and public policy issues that may be relevant to the field.
Credit Hours: 3
- REHB466 - Advanced Treatment, Recovery and Relapse Prevention
This course builds on knowledge and skills gained in REHB 471 to include advanced case management, diagnosis, and testing and treatment techniques for youth, adults and families. The course includes a focus on co-occurring disorders, the practice of group work, crisis counseling; treatment settings, and pharmacological treatment. Prerequisite: CARE 471.
Credit Hours: 3
- REHB474 - Introduction to Staff Supervision
This course provides an introduction to the skills necessary to supervise staff in rehabilitation settings. Students will receive training and practice in using management styles, time management, delegation, disciplining, coaching, behavioral supervision, goal-setting, performance evaluation, giving feedback, keeping documentation, listening, conflict resolution and facilitating meetings. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: REHB 400.
Credit Hours: 3
- REHB493 - Applied Research in Professional Rehabilitation Practice
This course will provide students with the skills necessary to act as critical consumers of rehabilitation-related research. It will also provide students with the analytical skills necessary to apply the logic of research methodology to their work in implementing evidence based practices with consumers. Emphasis will be on developing student capacity to complete focused, topical reviews of the rehabilitation literature, effectively evaluate research methodology and practices and determine appropriateness of new approaches for application in the field. Prerequisites: REHB 205, REHB 407 with grades of C or better.
Credit Hours: 3
- REHB495 - Internship in Rehabilitation
Supervised field experience in an agency or organization providing rehabilitation services. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of all other required undergraduate Rehabilitation courses, and minimum GPA of 2.5 in required Rehabilitation courses. P/F grading.
Credit Hours: 3-12
