Rehabilitation Counseling (AHRC)

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5000 Level Courses

5301. Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling (3:3:0). Introduction to the history and philosophy of rehabilitation, and the legislative and policy background underpinning the modern delivery of rehabilitation counseling services. (Writing Intensive)

5302. Counseling Theories (3:3:0). Introduction to the principles of behavior, personality, and human development. Exploration of individual, group, and family counseling theories and practices as they apply to persons with disabilities.

5303. Medical Aspects of Disability (3:3:0). Introduction to the medical aspects and implications of disability. Review of medical terminology, functional limitations, medical treatment and vocational implications as they apply to VR. The identification of appropriate medical intervention resources is discussed.

5304. Vocational and Career Development (3:3:0). Major theories and approaches to career development and exploration, with particular emphasis on the importance of meaningful employment and a career focus. (Writing Intensive)

5305. Case Management (3:3:0). Review of the case management process, including case finding, service coordination, and client advocacy. Discussion of the planning process to maximize personal independence, and the role of the VR process in the identification and use of community resources. The role of computer technology in caseload management, functional assessment, job matching, etc.

5306. Psycho-Social Aspects of Disability (3:3:0). Exploration of the psychological and social aspects of disability, with particular emphasis on the impact of the disability experience from the perspective of the VR services consumer. (Writing Intensive)

5307. Career Counseling Theory and Practice (3:3:0). This course covers career guidance, career development, career theory and development of employment, and placement options of persons with disabilities. This course will include review of major career theories and approaches to career development and exploration. Practical skills covered include job analysis, job development, work-site modification, role of assistive technology, job placement, employer contacts, labor market surveys, supported employment, post-placement support, job coaching, and building of natural supports. Emphasis will be placed on relevant legislation and its impact on the employment of people with disabilities.

5308. Research Methodologies and Interpretation of Research Findings (3:3:0). Exploration of current trends in research in rehabilitation and related fields. Basic research design, methodologies, analysis, and interpretation will be reviewed. A discussion of the applications of research methodologies, findings, and interpretations in guiding and evaluating rehabilitation counseling practice (e.g., choosing interventions, planning assessments, evaluating results) is also included. (Writing Intensive)

5309. Group Counseling Theory and Practice (3:3:0). This course is designed to prepare counselors to become knowledgeable and skillful in using theoretical constructs of group counseling with individuals with disabilities. Attention is given to theories of counseling, elements of leadership in group counseling, healthy and dysfunctional behaviors, culturally diverse perspectives, and legal and ethical issues.

5310. Special Topics/Seminars in Rehabilitation Counseling (3:3:0). Specialized seminars or courses in specific areas of VR as identified by faculty, students, or the community.

5321. Vocational Assessment (3:3:0). Exploration of the approaches, techniques, instruments, and interpretation of vocational assessment, with a strong emphasis on the identification and integration of assessment information from a multidisciplinary perspective.

5322. Employment Development and Placement (3:3:0). The roles and techniques involved in the development of employment options and placement of persons with disabilities in employment are explored in-depth. Topic areas to be explored include job analysis, job development, work site modification, ergonomics, role of assistive technology, job placement, employer contacts, supported employment, post placement support, job coaching, and building natural supports.

5342. Rehabilitation and Substance Abuse (3:3:0). This course will provide instruction in the issues and treatment of substance abuse as they pertain to persons with disabilities. Attention will be given to treatment modalities, exploring research topics, and building counseling techniques appropriate for this area of service provision. (Writing Intensive)

5343. Introduction to Private Sector Rehabilitation (3:3:0). This course focuses on the work of rehabilitation counselors in a proprietary, or private setting. An introduction to the different areas of rehabilitation services in the private sector, and the means for preparing each area of employment. Comparison of private versus public sector rehabilitation philosophy. Focus on workers compensation, case management, disability management, long-term disability, and forensic rehabilitation. Examination of resources unique to the field and ethical and legal considerations of private sector rehabilitation.

5346. Psychiatric Rehabilitation (3:3:0). Addresses the issues and methods of working with persons that experience psychiatric disabilities. The course will cover areas of psychopathology, assessment issues, treatment and service options, and vocational and integration issues.

5360. Seminar in Professional Development (3:3:0). The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for synthesis, integration, and application of prior and concurrent coursework in the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling program. It is designed to focus on professional orientation issues related to rehabilitation counseling. Such issues will include, but are not limited to, legal and ethical issues, licensure and certification, counseling issues, conflict mediation, and consultation.

5398. Practicum I / Microcounseling (3:3:0). Practicum I provides an understanding of the philosophic bases of the helping process with an emphasis on helper self-understanding and self-development. The purpose of the course is to provide an onsite-clinical observation experience, experiential role plays, and practical application exercises to enable students to learn and practice the skills basic to the counseling process, to integrate and structure skills to meet client needs, and to gain an understanding of the ethical standards of the profession. Attention is given to understanding the psychological significance of the rehabilitation counseling relationship and to the development of the specific skills of counseling. This course is a prepracticum experience. This course is designed to help students gain knowledge of the basic communication and relationship development skills required of a professional rehabilitation counselor and to gain competence in applying those skills in a supervised laboratory setting. Through feedback provided by the instructor and peers, students will have the chance to develop and enhance their counseling skills. The class will strive for a mutually supportive environment that will promote both professional and personal growth and development.

5399. Practicum II (3:3:0). Supervised rehabilitation counseling practicum fosters personal growth, skills development, and insights into the rehabilitation counseling process and issues that affect service delivery. Includes both online and off-line experiences in settings that facilitate the development of basic rehabilitation counseling and practice skills. This course may be repeated if the 100-hour requirement is not met. Completion of this course is prerequisite for the internship phase of the program.

5416. Clinical Internship I (4:4:0). Supervised VR counseling internship located in a rehabilitation counseling services setting. Activities will include an orientation to program components, policies and procedures; an introduction to staff and their role and function; review of confidentiality and ethical standards; observation of all aspects of VR counseling services; work assignments encompassing the tasks of regularly employed VR counselors from intake to placement and/or discharge; reporting/charting and all documentation requirements as set forth by the organization, and evaluation of student performance (including self-evaluation, field site supervisor evaluation, and faculty supervisor evaluation).

5517. Clinical Internship II (5:5:0). Supervised VR counseling internship located in a rehabilitation counseling services setting. Activities will include an orientation to program components, policies and procedures; an introduction to staff and their role and function; review of confidentiality and ethical standards; observation of all aspects of VR counseling services; work assignments encompassing the tasks of regularly employed VR counselors from intake to placement and/or discharge; reporting/charting and all documentation requirements as set forth by the organization, and evaluation of student performance (including self-evaluation, field site supervisor evaluation, and faculty supervisor evaluation).

5611. Practicum (6:6:0). Supervised rehabilitation counseling practicum fostering personal growth, skills development, and insights into the VR process and issues that affect service delivery. Includes both on-campus and classroom experiences (audio/videotape and individual/group interactions) and off-campus experiences in settings that facilitate the development of basic rehabilitation counseling and practice skills. This course may be repeated if the 100-hour requirement is not met.

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