Center for Rehabilitation Studies Main Office Chilton Hall, 218 P.O. Box 13438 Denton, TX 76203-6438 (817) 565-2488 Fax: (817) 565-3960 Thomas L. Evenson, Director Faculty Professors Englander-Golden, Richardson. Associate Professors Bodenhamer-Davis, Evenson, Irons. Assistant Professor Williamson. Visiting Assistant Professor Humes. Introduction The Center for Rehabilitation Studies offers undergraduate and graduate programs for students pursuing careers in rehabilitation and other human service fields. While the graduate program focuses on specialized professional areas within rehabilitation, the undergraduate program is designed to provide students with a broad-based introduction to human services. Upon graduation, students are qualified for positions in a variety of human service settings, including rehabilitation programs, mental health centers, hospitals, mental retardation programs, correctional facilities, aging programs, community living facilities, private nonprofit human service programs, and alcohol and drug abuse programs, among many others. The center's undergraduate program also is structured to meet the needs and interests of students transferring from junior and community colleges. Transfer students receive close advising in an effort to maximize the direct application of completed course work to their undergraduate degree plan. "Second careerists" also have found the content of the rehabilitation program appealing. People re-entering the competitive labor market and those interested in moving into a more professional career area find the undergraduate rehabilitation program gives them the opportunity and flexibility to move in directions and to develop skills that are of interest to them. Extensive practical experience within the center's rehabilitation service programs and in community placements is combined with a comprehensive classroom curriculum to ensure these objectives are met. A comparatively low faculty/student ratio allows students to receive highly individualized academic advising and plays a significant role in students realizing their academic goals. Programs of Study The center offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas: Bachelor of Science with a major in rehabilitation studies; Master of Science with a major in rehabilitation services; and concentrations under the rehabilitation services major at the graduate level in rehabilitation counseling and vocational evaluation. Bachelor of Science Major in Rehabilitation Studies Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in rehabilitation studies must meet the following requirements: 1. Hours for the Degree: Completion of a minimum of 128 total semester hours; 42 hours must be advanced. 2. General University Requirements: See "General Degree Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog. 3. University Core Curriculum: Minimum 47 hours. See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog. 4. Major Requirements: Major of 42 hours. 5. Minor: Minor of 18 hours, of which 6 must be advanced, 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. 6. Electives: Thirteen semester hours minimum. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement and/or the minimum total hours (128) required for the degree. 7. 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. 8. 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. Major in Rehabilitation Studies Following is one suggested arrangement of courses distributed over four years. BS with a Major in Rehabilitation Studies FRESHMAN YEAR FALL HOURS ENGL 1310, College Writing I 3 PSCI 1040, American Government 3 MATH 1100, College Algebra 3 Visual and Performing Arts{1} 3 COMM 1010, Introduction to Communication 3 Total 15 SPRING HOURS ENGL 1320, College Writing II 3 PSCI 1050, American Government 3 PHED 1000, Scientific Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness 2 CSCI 1100, Introduction to Computer Science 3 PSYC 1630, General Psychology I 3 Elective 3 Total 17 SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL HOURS ENGL 2210, World Literature 3 HIST 2610, United States History to 1865 3 RHAB 2500, Introduction to Rehabilitation 3 BIOL 1610/1630, Animal and Human Biology 4 ECON 1110, Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Total 16 SPRING HOURS ENGL 2220, World Literature 3 HIST 2620, American History Since 1865 3 RHAB 2510, Community and State Agencies Serving People with Disabilities 3 Laboratory Science 4 Elective 3 Total 16 JUNIOR YEAR FALL HOURS PSYC 3620, Developmental Psychology 3 BEHV 3150, Basic Behavior Principles 3 RHAB 3550, Psychosocial Adjustment to Disability 3 Minor 3 Minor 3 Total 15 SPRING HOURS Diversity in the United States{2} 3 RHAB 3500, Medical and Physical Aspects of Disability 3 RHAB 3600, Rehabilitation Casework Techniques 3 Elective 3 Major Elective{2} 3 Minor 3 Total 18 SENIOR YEAR FALL HOURS RHAB 4500, Vocational Assessment 3 RHAB 4700, Rehabilitation Service Techniques 3 Major Elective{2} 3 Minor 3 Minor 3 Elective 1 Total 16 SPRING HOURS RHAB 4880, Practicum in Rehabilitation 3 PSYC 4610, Abnormal Psychology 3 Major Elective{3} 3 Minor 3 Elective 3 Total 15 Total Minimum Hours Required: 128 Note: Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan. {1} See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved Visual and Performing Arts courses. {2} Understanding of Ideas and Values: One course per group from any two of Groups I, II, III. See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved courses. NOTE: It is recommended that a course on cultural diversity in the United States be taken to satisfy 3 hours of this requirement. If student chooses not to satisfy a portion of this requirement as suggested, additional hours will be added to the degree plan. {3} To be selected from areas related to career interests. See academic adviser. Summary of Degree Requirements: Rehabilitation Studies (27 hours advanced): 42 Minor (6 hours advanced): 20 Core: English 12 American History 6 Political Science 6 Mathematics 3 Economics 3 Laboratory Science 8 Ideas and Values 6 Visual and Performing Arts 3 Wellness 2 Computer Science: 3 Oral Presentation: 3 Electives: 13 Rehabilitation Studies: Basic Behavior Principles 3 Developmental and Abnormal Psychology 6 Courses selected from areas related to career interests with adviser consent 9 Practicum in Rehabilitation 3 See your faculty adviser at least once each semester for help in program decisions and preparation for enrollment. 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, 3500, 3550 and 3600, and of two courses selected by the student and the adviser. Special Certificate Program The Center for Rehabilitation Studies offers training to those currently employed in the field of rehabilitation. Qualified people may obtain graduate or undergraduate credit for participation in these programs. For additional information, contact the director of the center. Graduate Degrees The center offers a degree program leading to the Master of Science with a major in rehabilitation services. Students may select concentrations of study in rehabilitation counseling or vocational evaluation. For complete information, consult the Graduate Catalog. Vocational Rehabilitation Laboratory To enhance its academic programs, the Center for Rehabilitation Studies operates a vocational rehabilitation laboratory where individuals with disabilities are afforded vocational services. The laboratory also provides students enrolled in the center's degree programs with an opportunity for practical experience while engaged in academic course work. Institute for Studies in Addiction The Institute for Studies in Addiction is a research and training component within the Center for Rehabilitation Studies that focuses on issues related to substance abuse and addictions. Specific courses offered through the Center for Rehabilitation Studies 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. Scholarships Students majoring in rehabilitation studies are eligible to apply for the 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 center. Courses of Instruction All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.