Main Office
Chilton Hall, 218
P.O. Box 310919
Denton, TX 76203-0919
(940) 565-2488
Fax:(940) 565-3960
Linda Holloway, Assistant Director
Tom Barton, Director of Social Work Program
Professors Englander-Golden, Richardson. Associate Professors Barton, Bodenhamer-Davis, Evenson, Williamson. Assistant Professors Isom, Rollins-Threats. Lecturer Holloway. Master Teaching Clinician Sandel. Visiting Assistant Professor Floersch.
The Department of Rehabilitation, Social Work and Addictions offers a graduate degree in rehabilitation services, with the opportunity for specialization in rehabilitation counseling or vocational evaluation. Undergraduate degrees are offered in rehabilitation studies (BS) and in social work (BSW). In addition, a minor in chemical dependency and addiction studies 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. 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 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 undergraduate programs appealing. People re-entering the competitive labor market and those interested in moving into a more professional career area find that these programs give them the opportunity and flexibility to move in directions and to develop skills that are of interest to them.
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 who take specified addictions course work can meet the educational requirements for licensure as a chemical dependency counselor.
The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas:
The department also offers minors in rehabilitation studies and in chemical dependency, and addiction studies.
Bachelor of Science
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 124 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. Note: The University Core Curriculum was being revised at the time this catalog went to press. Consult a degree program adviser or the university's Web site (www.unt.edu/catsched/).
4. Major Requirements: Major of 42 hours.
5. 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.
6. Electives: Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement and/or the minimum total hours (124) required for the degree.
7. Other Course Requirements: Students are advised to take:
If these recommended courses are not taken to fulfill university core requirements, they must be taken elsewhere in the degree plan. Note: The University Core Curriculum was being revised at the time this catalog went to press. Consult a degree program adviser or the university's Web site (www.unt.edu/catsched/).
8. Other Requirements:
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.
BS with a Major in Rehabilitation Studies
FRESHMAN YEAR
COMM 1010, Introduction to Communication 3
ENGL 1310, College Writing I 3
MATH 1100, College Algebra 3
PSCI 1040, American Government 3
Visual and Performing Arts13 3
Total 15
BIOL 1110/1115, Animal and Human Biology 4
ECON 1110, Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ENGL 2210, World Literature I 3
HIST 2610, United States History to 186512 3
RHAB 2500, Introduction to Rehabilitation 3
Total 16
BEHV 3150, Basic Behavior Principles 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 3
Minor 3
Total 15
CSCI 1100, Introduction to Computer Science 3
ENGL 1320, College Writing II 3
PSCI 1050, American Government 3
PSYC 1630, General Psychology I 3
Elective 3
Wellness16 3
Total 18
ENGL 2220, World Literature II 3
HIST 2620, American History Since 186512 3
RHAB 3000, Microcounseling 3
Elective 3
Laboratory Science11 4
Total 16
RHAB 3400, Aspects of Disability II 3
RHAB 3600, Rehabilitation Casework Techniques 3
Diversity in the United States3 3
Major (elective)27 3
Minor 3
Total 15
RHAB 4500, Assessment in Rehabilitation 3
RHAB 4700, Employment Services 3
Major (elective)27 3
Minor 3
Minor 3
Total 15
PSYC 4610, Abnormal Psychology 3
RHAB 4880, Practicum in Rehabilitation 6
Elective 3
Minor 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.See Community Service notes in supplement booklet for footnotes.Rehabilitation Studies:
Basic Behavior Principles 3
Human Behavior in the Social Environment or Developmental Psychology 3
Abnormal Psychology 3
Courses selected from areas related to career interests with adviser consent 6
Practicum in Rehabilitation 6
Coursework in Rehabilitation 21
Minor (6 hours advanced) (optional): 18
*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 3
Computer Science: 3
Oral Communication: 3
Electives: 9
* The University Core Curriculum was being revised at the time this catalog went to press. Consult a degree program adviser or the university's Web site (www.unt.edu/catsched/).
A minor in chemical dependency and addiction studies requires the completion of 18 hours: RHAB 3050, 3150, 4050, 4150, 4250 and 4350. Substitutions for RHAB 4350 may be made with approval of adviser.
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.
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 concentrations of study in rehabilitation counseling or vocational evaluation. For complete information, consult the Graduate Catalog.
Bachelor of Social Work
The Bachelor of Social Work degree program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education [1600 Duke Street, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22314-3421; (703) 683-8080].
Candidates for the Bachelor of Social Work must meet the following requirements:
1. Hours for the Degree: Completion of a minimum of 124 semesters hours; 42 hours must be advanced.
2. General University Requirements: See "General University 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. Note: The University Core Curriculum was being revised at the time this catalog went to press. Consult a degree program adviser or the university's Web site (www.unt.edu/catsched/).
4. Major Requirements: Major of 42 hours in Social Work and related required courses.
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 Course Requirements: See individual major.
7. Other Requirements:
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.
Bachelor of Social Work
FRESHMAN YEAR
COMM 1010, Introduction to Communication 3
CSCI 1100, Introduction to Computer Science 3
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
Total 15
ENGL 2210, World Literature I 3
HIST 2610, United States History to 186512 3
PSYC 1630, General Psychology (pre major) 3
SOWK 4540, Race and Ethnic Minorities23 3
Laboratory Science11 4
Total 16
RHAB 3200, Physical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability I 3
SOWK 4340, Social Psychology and Behavior in the Social Environment 3
Elective or Minor 3
Elective or Minor 3
Elective or Minor 3
Visual and Performing Arts13 3
Total 18
BIOL 1110/1115, Animal and Human Biology (Pre-major) 4
ENGL 2700, Technical Writing, or ENGL 1320, College Writing II, or ENGL 1323, Computer Assisted College Writing II 3
PSCI 1050, American Government17 3
SOCI 1520, Contemporary Social Problems (Pre-major) 4 3
Wellness16 3
Total 16
ENGL 2220, World Literature II 3
HIST 2620, United States History Since 186512 3
PSYC 1630, General Psychology 3
SOWK 2430, Policies, Issues and Programs in Social Welfare (Pre-major) 3
MATH10 3
Total 15
ECON 1110, Principles of Macroeconomics 3
SOWK 3800, Social Work Practice I 3
SOWK 3870, Social Work Research and Practice 3
Elective or Minor 3
Elective or Minor 3
Total 15
SOWK 4810, Social Work Practice II 3
SOWK 4820, Social Work Practicum I 6
Elective or Minor 3
Elective or Minor 3
Total 15
SOWK 4830, Social Work Practicum II 6
SOCI 4880, Quantitative Methods of Social Research 3
Elective or Minor 3
Elective or Minor 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.See Community Service notes in supplement booklet for footnotes.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, SOCI 1520, BIOL 1110/1115 and PSYC 1630.
The Bachelor of Social Work degree requires a minimum grade of C in all social work courses.
Students in the program may select a minor in consultation with the student adviser.
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.
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.
The Department of Rehabilitation, Social Work and Addictions offers training to those currently employed in human services. Qualified people may obtain graduate or undergraduate credit for participation in these programs. For additional information, contact the chair of the department.
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