Core Courses (see attached links to sample syllabi from previous semesters)

Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling (Fall) (syllabus)
This course provides an overview of the field of rehabilitation counseling, including its origins, historical and legislative development, philosophical and ethical principles, organizational structure, and trends and issues. The focus is on independent living, supported employment, and Client Assistance Programs.

Psychosocial Aspects of Disabling Conditions (Fall) (syllabus)
This course explores the psychosocial, physiological, developmental, and environmental aspects of disability. Social attitudes and stigma are discussed, including self-concept development, somato-psychology, inferior status position, and value changes in acceptance of disability. Severe disabilities such as traumatic brain injury, blindness, and others are also discussed.

Group and Individual Counseling Methods (Fall) (syllabus)
Provides students with a supervised experience in rehabilitation counseling, exposing students to learning situations where they can model individuals performing professional roles and functions in community, state, and/or regional rehabilitation agencies.

Medical-Paramedical Aspects of Rehabilitation Counseling (Spring) (syllabus)
Acquaints students with medical aspects of disabling conditions and the vocational, psychological, developmental, and social ramifications of disability.

Practicum in Rehabilitation Counseling (Spring) (syllabus)
Student is supervised in hands-on application of knowledge, techniques, and skills gained through coursework. Face-to-face contact with selected individuals with disabilities in an approved rehabilitation facility is evaluated.

Vocational Assessment and Job Placement (Summer) (syllabus)
Applies career development and job placement concepts to persons with disabilities, focusing on development, occupational choice, vocational counseling, pertinent laws and regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Sections 501-501, and other topics. Additional activities include labor market analyses, identification of and training for job-related skills, and evaluating the quality of supported employment service delivery.

Rehabilitation Counseling Theories (Summer) (syllabus)
This survey of counseling theories includes specific applications in rehabilitation settings such as individual, group, family, and other counseling configurations and their applications. Case management, planning, and service delivery for specific disability groups is also included.

Specialized Problems in Rehabilitation Counseling (Summer) (syllabus)
This course provides students with the basics required to prepare a research paper on a disability, theory, process or other topic related to rehabilitation counseling.

Internship (Fall) (syllabus)
The final semester requires this 600-clock-hour internship in a rehabilitation setting in order to provide students with supervised work experience in a state rehabilitation agency or related nonprofit facility. Settings are selected based on the specialty area of the students, encouraging reciprocal benefit for the student, the agency, and the clients.

Supporting Coursework (Out-of-Department and Special Education Electives)
In consultation with your supervisor, you will elect three courses, at least two of which are from outside the Department of Special Education. An additional course approved by the RCE Program must also be taken.