Program Overview

Rehabilitation Services BS

The Rehabilitation Services BS program is designed for individuals interested in the field of psychology, particularly those who wish to assist individuals with disabilities or adjustment problems. With a BS degree in rehabilitation services, students will acquire the skills to help individuals with disabilities develop methods for increasing employability skills, assist others with chemical dependency or other addiction issues, or help people become more proficient at caring for their own needs.

About the Program

The program prepares students for entry-level human service positions such as substance abuse, mental health or rehabilitation technician; work adjustment coordinator; job placement specialist; independent living coordinator; supported employment specialist; job coach; or case manager. The study of the major includes the history of rehabilitation services, an introduction to rehabilitation systems, vocational assessment, and related community resources and services; effective interviewing, interpersonal, and helping skills; case management; and knowledge of disabilities. The internship experience will provide students with opportunities to apply their knowledge in clinical settings.

Program Details

• The degree requires a minimum of 120 semester hours.
• General education requirements include 40 semester hours, with specific courses such as MATH 1065 - College Algebra or equivalent.
• Core requirements include 48-49 semester hours, with courses such as:
  • ADRE 2000 - Survey of Community Resources in Rehabilitation and Health Care
  • ADRE 2003 - Introduction to Substance Use and Misuse
  • ADRE 3000 - Introduction to Rehabilitation
  • ADRE 3010 - Case Management in Rehabilitation
  • ADRE 4000 - Interviewing Techniques for Health and Rehabilitation Settings
  • ADRE 4100 - Occupational Analysis and Job Placement
  • ADRE 4993 - Rehabilitation Services Internship
  • ADRE 4994 - Rehabilitation Services Internship
  • ADRE 4995 - Rehabilitation Services Internship
  • ADRE 4996 - Rehabilitation Services Internship
• Cognates include 5-8 semester hours, with options such as:
  • BIOL 2130 - Survey of Human Physiology and Anatomy
  • BIOL 2140 - Human Physiology and Anatomy I and BIOL 2150 - Human Physiology and Anatomy II
• Minor or structured electives are required to complete the remaining semester hours for graduation.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the Rehabilitation Services, BS program requires a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, completion of one core ADRE course within the rehabilitation services major with a C or better, and an application. Program admission is competitive, and admission to the university and/or achieving a minimum 2.5 GPA does not guarantee admission to the degree program.

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate students majoring in rehabilitation services are encouraged to minor in an established area consistent with individual academic and career goals or to take a composite minor of structured electives approved by the faculty advisor and department chair. Majors must earn a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all ADRE courses.