Department of Rehabilitation, Social Work and Addictions
Main Office
Chilton Hall, 218
P.O. Box 310919
Denton, TX 76203-0919
(940) 565-2488
Fax:(940) 565-3960
Web site: www.scs.unt.edu/depts/rswa/
Celia Williamson, Chair
D. Shane Koch, Director of Undergraduate Rehabilitation Program
Harriet Cohen, Director of Social Work Program
Faculty
Professors Englander-Golden, Leung, Quinn. Associate Professors Barton, Bodenhamer-Davis,
Evenson, Williamson. Assistant Professors Cohen, Holloway, Isom, Koch, Sandel.
Introduction
The Department of Rehabilitation, Social Work and Addictions offers a graduate degree in
rehabilitation services, with the opportunity for specialization in rehabilitation counseling. Undergraduate degrees
are offered in rehabilitation studies (BS) and in social work (BSW). In addition, a minor in substance abuse
and addictions is available.
Upon graduation, students are qualified for positions in a variety of human service settings,
including mental health centers, hospitals, mental retardation programs, rehabilitation programs, child
welfare settings, correctional facilities, aging programs, community living facilities, private nonprofit
human service programs and alcohol and drug abuse programs, among others. Labor market trends
forecast continued growth in human service professions. The undergraduate degrees also prepare students for
entry into graduate programs in rehabilitation or social work, often with advanced standing.
The department's undergraduate programs are structured to meet the needs and interests of
students transferring from community colleges. Transfer students receive close advising to facilitate articulation.
Extensive practical experience in community placements is combined with comprehensive
classroom curricula to build an in-depth and well-rounded program. A comparatively low faculty/student ratio
allows students to receive highly individualized academic advising from their assigned faculty adviser. This plays
a significant role in the development of a degree plan that meets the individual student's needs and interests.
Social work majors are eligible to take the examination for licensure as a social worker by the State
of Texas. Students completing either degree program can meet the educational portion of the requirements
for licensure as a chemical dependency counselor.
Programs of Study
The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas:
- Bachelor of Science with a major in rehabilitation studies;
- Bachelor of Social Work;
- Master of Science with a major in rehabilitation services; and
- concentration under the rehabilitation services major at the graduate level in rehabilitation counseling.
The department also offers minors in human services, rehabilitation studies, and substance abuse
and addictions.
Rehabilitation
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Rehabilitation Studies (html)
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Rehabilitation Studies (pdf)
The Bachelor of Science with a major in rehabilitation studies is approved by the
Undergraduate Rehabilitation Registry [Council on Rehabilitation Education, 1835 Rohlwing Rd., Suite E,
Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008, (847) 394-1785].
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in rehabilitation studies must meet
the following requirements:
1. Hours Required and General School Requirements: A minimum of 124 semester hours, of which
42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of
Science degree as specified in the "General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog and the School of
Community Service requirements.
2. Major Requirements: Major of 42 hours, including 21 hours in rehabilitation studies, plus
6 hours of RHAB 4880, Practicum in Rehabilitation; RHAB 3050 or 4450; SOWK 3500 or PSYC
3620; PSYC 4610; and 6 additional hours in courses selected from areas related to career interests with
adviser's consent.
3. Other Course Requirements: Students are advised to take:
- PSYC 1630;
- a biology course with content in body systems; and
- a course on cultural diversity in the United States as a part of the University Core Curriculum
requirements.
If these recommended courses are not taken to fulfill university core requirements, they must be
taken elsewhere in the degree plan.
4. Minor: Minor of 18 hours, of which 6 must be advanced, may be selected with the approval of
the academic adviser. Students are advised to give careful consideration to career goals when selecting
their minor area of study. A minor is not required.
5. Electives: Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement and/or the minimum
total hours (124) required for the degree.
6. Other Requirements:
- Minimum overall grade point average of 2.3 is required for graduation.
Students interested in majoring in rehabilitation studies should make an appointment with the
undergraduate coordinator for an initial interview, which will provide information about the program and
its appropriateness for that student. Upon admission into the program, the student is assigned an
academic adviser. The student works with that adviser in the development of a degree plan and throughout
the academic program until graduation.
Minor in Human Services
Human services is an emerging professional identity and there is a high demand for trained
human service workers in many settings.
A minor in human services requires the completion of RHAB 3000 and SOWK 1450, plus four
courses selected from the following: RHAB 2500, 3050, 3150, 3200, 3600, 4250, 4500, and SOWK 2430,
3500, 3870, 4500 or 4540. Students must take courses from at least two of the following areas: social
work, addictions and rehabilitation studies.
Minor in Rehabilitation Studies
Because of its compatibility with other human service fields, rehabilitation provides an
appropriate minor for students majoring in such areas as psychology, social work, recreation, aging, health
education and criminal justice. A minor in rehabilitation is composed of RHAB 2500, 3000, 3200, 3400 and 3600,
and one course selected by the student and the adviser.
Minor in Substance Abuse and Addictions
The minor in substance abuse and addictions focuses on the origins, development and recovery
from drug and alcohol abuse as well as other addictive behaviors. Concern is also focused on the symptoms
of substance abuse, its social impact and the design of prevention and treatment programs. Courses of
study that fulfill the educational requirements for licensure as a chemical dependency counselor can be
readily arranged. Other courses may appeal to those seeking a general knowledge of alcohol and drug abuse
that will equip them to work in human service, educational and similar agencies. The core of the minor
consists of RHAB 3050, 3150, 3600 and 4150. Students should also select any two of the following courses to
meet their unique goals: RHAB 4050, 4250, 4350 or 4450. Substitutions can often be arranged by
consultation with the program coordinator.
Scholarships
Students majoring in rehabilitation studies are eligible to apply for the Rehabilitation Services
Administration, Fort Worth Chapter Texas Rehabilitation Association and the Ken Miner Memorial
scholarships, available only to undergraduate and graduate students in the rehabilitation program. Students interested
in applying for these scholarships should contact the director of the department.
The department offers a degree program leading to the Master of Science with a major in
rehabilitation services and concentration of study in rehabilitation counseling. For complete information, consult
the Graduate Catalog.
Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work (html)
Bachelor of Social Work (pdf)
The Bachelor of Social Work degree program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work
Education [1725 Duke Street, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314-3500; (703) 683-8080].
Application to the Major and Pre-Major Courses
Students may indicate an intention of majoring in social work at any point during their academic
career. They may consult with social work and School of Community Service advisers regarding degree
requirements at any time. However, formal acceptance into the social work major occurs only after completion
of the designated pre-major courses and submission of a formal application
for admission. Students must have at least a 2.25 GPA to apply. Application to the major should occur
by midterm of the semester in which pre-major courses are completed. The number of available slots is
limited, so admission may be restricted. An application form and instructions are available in the social work office.
Pre-major courses include: SOWK 1450 and 2430 (both with a minimum grade of C), RHAB 3000,
SOCI 1520, BIOL 1110/1115 and PSYC 1630.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Bachelor of Social Work must meet the following requirements:
1. Hours Required and General School
Requirements: A minimum of 124 semester hours, of which
42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor
of Social Work degree as specified in the "General University
Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog and the
School of Community Service requirements.
2. Major Requirements: Major of 42 hours in Social Work and related required courses.
3. Other Course Requirements: See individual major.
4. Minor: None required.
5. Electives: Electives may by required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the
minimum total hours (124) required for the degree.
6. Other Requirements:
- Must make formal application for acceptance to the program;
- Must have a minimum grade of C in all social work courses;
- Must have a minimum 2.25 GPA, or permission of the program director, for admission to and graduation from the program;
- Must take BIOL 1110/1115 or equivalent.
Below is a suggested arrangement of courses. This is merely a suggested outline. In many cases
the student will be able to take courses other than those listed below.
Although a major in social work is not offered at the graduate level, graduate courses in social work
are offered and may be taken as supporting work at the master's or doctoral level. Descriptions of social
work graduate courses may be found in the Graduate Catalog.
All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.
The "Course and Subject Guide," found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as
a table of contents and provides quick access to subject areas and prefixes.
Addictions
Institute for Studies in Addiction
The Institute for Studies in Addiction is a special research and continuing education unit within
the Department of Rehabilitation, Social Work and Addictions that focuses on issues related to substance
abuse and addictions. Specific courses offered through the Department of Rehabilitation, Social Work
and Addictions enable students to meet the educational portion of the requirements for Texas licensure
of chemical dependency counselors (LCDC). The undergraduate adviser can assist students in selecting
the appropriate courses.
Major in Rehabilitation Studies
Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each
semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course prerequisites.
*See the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
**See an adviser in the Office of Student Services for approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3
MATH 1100, College Algebra* 3
RHAB 2500, Disability and Society 3
Elective 3
Wellness* 3
Total 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
BIOL 1110/1115, Animal and Human Biology 4
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
RHAB 3600, Rehabilitation Casework Techniques 3
Elective 3
Humanities* 3
Total 16
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
HIST 2620, American History Since 1865* 3
RHAB 3200, Physical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability I 3
SOWK 3500, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, or PSYC 3620, Developmental Psychology 3
Minor or elective 3
Minor or elective 3
Total 15
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
PSYC 4610, Abnormal Psychology 3
RHAB 4700, Employment Services 3
Major (elective) 3
Minor or elective 3
Minor or elective 3
Total 15
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ENGL 1320, College Writing II* 3
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
PSYC 1630, General Psychology I (may be used to satisfy Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement*) 3
RHAB 3000, Microcounseling (may be used to satisfy Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement*) 3
Electives 5
Total 17
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
BEHV 3150, Basic Behavior Principles 3
Elective 3
Natural Sciences** 4
Visual and Performance Arts 3
Total 16
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
RHAB 3400, Aspects of Disability II 3
Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies* 3
Major (elective) 3
Minor or elective 3
Minor or elective 3
Total 15
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
RHAB 4500, Assessment in Rehabilitation 3
RHAB 4880, Practicum in Rehabilitation 6
Minor or elective 3
Minor or elective 3
Total 15
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester.
Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan.
Major in Social Work
Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each
semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course prerequisites.
*See the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
**See an adviser in the Office of Student Services for approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL 1310, College Writing I, or ENGL 1313, Computer Assisted College Writing I* 3
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
SOWK 1450, Introduction to Social Work (Pre-major) 3
Communication* 3
Elective or Minor 3
Total 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
PSYC 1630, General Psychology (pre major) (may be used to satisfy Social and
Behavioral Sciences requirement*) 3
RHAB 3000, Microcounseling 3
Humanities* 3
Natural Sciences* 4
Total 16
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
SOWK 4540, Human Diversity for the Helping Professionals (may be used to
satisfy Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement*) 3
SOWK 3500, Human Behavior and the Social Environment I 3
Elective or Minor 3
Elective or Minor 3
Elective or Minor 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 18
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
SOWK 4810, Social Work Practice II 3
SOWK 4820, Social Work Practicum I 6
Elective or Minor 3
Elective or Minor (advanced) 3
Total 15
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
BIOL 1110/1115, Animal and Human Biology (Pre-major)** 4
ENGL 1320, College Writing II, or ENGL 2700, Technical Writing* 3
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
SOCI 1520, Contemporary Social Problems (Pre-major) 3
Wellness* 3
Total 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3
SOWK 2430, Policies, Issues and Programs in Social Welfare (Pre-major) 3
Elective or Minor 3
Elective or Minor 3
Mathematics* 3
Total 15
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
SOWK 3800, Social Work Practice I 3
SOWK 3870, Social Work Research and Practice 3
SOWK 4500, Human Behavior and the Social Environment II 3
Elective or Minor 3
Elective or Minor (advanced) 3
Total 15
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
SOCI 4880, Quantitative Methods of Social Research 3
SOWK 4830, Social Work Practicum II 6
Elective or Minor 3
Elective or Minor (advanced) 3
Total 15
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester.
Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan.