Rehabilitation Counseling
Course Descriptions
RC 501 - REHABILITATION RESEARCH (4 Credits)
An overview of research including: design and analysis; criteria for reading and interpreting existing studies; practice in identifying issues suitable for research; formulating hypotheses and appropriate methods; and guidance in preparing a program evaluation. Emphasis is on the application of research in clinical and rehabilitation settings.
RC
582 -
INTRODUCTION
TO
REHABILITATION
COUNSELING
(3
Credits)
An overview of the principles and practices of rehabilitation counseling, including history, philosophy, legislative influences, organizational structures, and service-delivery models. Explores various specialties within the field of rehabilitation.
RC 580 - THEORY OF REHABILITATION COUNSELING (3 Credits)
An introduction to major counseling theories and their application in rehabilitation settings. Emphasis on understanding and demonstrating basic helping skills in a counseling relationship with individuals with disabilities.
RC 583 - PRACTICE OF REHABILITATION COUNSELING (3 Credits)
Application of concepts and techniques which have been introduced from major counseling theories in RC 580. Emphasis on continued development and refinement of counseling skills through advanced role-play and actual counseling with individuals with disabilities.
RC
584 -
GROUP
COUNSELING
TECHNIQUES
IN
REHABILITATION
(3
Credits)
Prereq: RC 580 or permission of instructor. A didactic and experiential course to introduce students to the dynamics of group counseling. The purpose, process, and techniques related to various types of groups.
RC 585 - SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND ATTITUDINAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY (3 Credits)
An examination of the impact of disability on the individual, the individual's environment, significant others and society in general. The adjustment process that individuals and their families experience is compared and contrasted within a broader environmental context.
RC 586 - MEDICAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY (3 Credits)
Prereq: Graduate status or permission of instructor. An examination of the etiology, prognosis, treatment, and vocational implications of major disabling conditions with an emphasis on physical and sensory impairments. Includes an introduction to medical services, restorative techniques, medical terminology, and human growth and development.
RC 587 - UTILIZATION OF TESTS AND EVALUATION TOOLS (3 Credits)
Prereq: RC 582 or permission of instructor. Gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing of vocationally relevant information for use in the rehabilitation process. Advantages and limitations of traditional psychological inventories, and various assessment tools. Emphasis on collaborative, client-centered approach to assessment.
RC
588-
OCCUPATIONAL
INFORMATION
AND CAREER
DEVELOPMENT
(3
Credits)
Examines career development theories, occupational information, and meaningful employment with a career focus.
RC
589 -
CASE
MANAGEMENT
IN
REHABILITATION (3
Credits)
Examines techniques and procedures related to individualized case management and caseload management. Explores case management issues of various disability groups.
RC
590 -
EMPLOYMENT
STRATEGIES
AND JOB
PLACEMENT (3
Credits)
Prereq: RC 588 or permission of instructor. Explores the process and techniques of job development, job maintenance, and building relationships with employers. Includes job analysis, employment techniques, labor market trends, accommodations, and legislation.
RC
594 -
INTRODUCTION
TO
PSYCHIATRIC
REHABILITATION
(4
Credits)
Understanding major psychiatric disorders, principles and practices of psychiatric rehabilitation. Examines the role of the rehabilitation counselor as an integral part of the treatment team.
RC 595 - COGNITIVE DISABILITIES IN REHABILITATION (3 Credits)
An examination of the etiology, prognosis, treatment, and vocational implications of cognitive disabilities.
RC 591- PRACTICUM IN REHABILITATION COUNSELING (2 to 6 Credits)
Prerequisite: B or better in RC 583 and permission of instructor. Demonstration of counseling skills with individuals with disabilities in a rehabilitation agency. Supervision by agency personnel. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits S/U grading.
RC 592 - INTERNSHIP IN REHABILITATION COUNSELING (1 to 10 Credits)
Prerequisite: RC 591 and permission of instructor. Demonstration of counseling skills in a rehabilitation agency with primary supervision by agency personnel. Students are required to spend significant time within an agency functioning as a professional counselor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 credits. S/U grading.
Electives
RC
519 -
CURRENT
ISSUES IN
REHABILITATION
COUNSELING
(3
Credits)
Examination of several current and controversial issues in rehabilitation. Topics change. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.
RC 546 - RELAPSE PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION (3 Credits)
Addresses personal, family and social rehabilitation issues that emerge from addiction. Discusses the processes and behaviors leading to relapse and theoretical models for promoting recovery.
RC
581 -
READINGS
AND
PROJECTS
IN
REHABILITATION
(2-4
Credits)
Supervised readings and projects on selected contemporary topics that impact rehabilitation counseling. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.
RC
599 -
PRACTICE
OF
REHABILITATION COUNSELING
II (3
Credits)
A didactic and experiential course which emphasizes in-depth practice of the theories, concepts and techniques introduced in RC 580 and RC 583. Continued development and refinement of counseling skills with proficiency as a desired outcome.
RC
593 -
INTRODUCTION
TO
ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY
(3
Credits)
Understand the ecology of assistive technology for people with disabilities. Emphasis on functional assessment and relation to assistive technology needs and the physical, psychosocial, environmental, and legal domains of assistive technology. Covers the use of various devices and their implications on an individual's rehabilitation program.
RC 596 - VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT IN REHABILITATION (3 Credits)
Prereq: RC 587 or permission of instructor. Application of medical, vocational, and assessment knowledge and skills to the planning, selection and interpretation of the rehabilitation process for individuals with disabilities.
RC 598 - THE FAMILY AND REHABILITATION COUNSELING (3)
Prereq: RC 583 or permission of instructor. A theoretical understanding of how to work with families for achieving maximum outcomes in the rehabilitation counseling process.
