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Mission Statement

The primary mission of the baccalaureate program in Rehabilitation Services is to prepare students to work with people with disabilities in a variety of settings a wide range of positions. Students will learn the knowledge and the skills necessary to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain and maintain meaningful employment, to live as independently as possible, to participate to the fullest extent possible in their communities, and to assume control of their lives.

Students who graduate from the undergraduate program in Rehabilitation Services are well prepared to work in rehabilitation or pursue a master's degree in rehabilitation or a related field. Employment can be found in community-based rehabilitation programs, mental health and mental retardation programs, independent living centers, aging programs, and alcohol and substance abuse programs among others. Job titles may include:

  • Developmental Training Coordinator
  • Independent Living Specialist
  • Employment Specialist
  • Habilitation Program Coordinator
  • Rehabilitation Coordinator
  • Substance Abuse Technician
  • Community-Based Training Instructor
  • Case Manager
  • Job Placement Specialist
  • Work Adjustment Specialist
  • Residential Service Director
  • Job Coach Supervisor