Rehabilitation Administration and Services

The mission of the Rehabilitation Administration and Services program is to prepare competent rehabilitation administrators and service providers in the areas of vocational evaluation, adjustment services, private practice, and job development and placement. Classes and field experience prepare students to work with populations with disabilities and hold positions such as administrators, directors, program coordinators, supervisors, vocational evaluators, and adjustment specialists. The program aims to help practitioners fulfill their community and professional responsibilities, improve their skills in research, and remain current in their professional knowledge and skills. Students are also taught how to share about rehabilitation programs with various publics.

The faculty also serve as consultants and lead workshops, programs, and training sessions. These services, designed to update practitioners on rehabilitation issues and special populations, are available to the entire rehabilitation community. Participation of the faculty in the Institute and agency affairs at the state, regional, and national levels also helps disseminate knowledge to practitioners. In addition, the faculty furthers the knowledge and skills of rehabilitation professionals through research projects and programs. Such research is coordinated with the needs of the field. To this end, the faculty studies developments within rehabilitation and related fields.

The degree granted by the Rehabilitation Administration and Services program is the Master's of Science degree. The M.S. degree is felt to be most appropriate for individuals who are or plan to become practitioners or administrators within direct service programs. The M.S. degree emphasizes professional applied training, and knowledge and skills required to appropriately utilize and evaluate rehabilitation research.

The Rehabilitation Administration and Services (RA&S) program is housed in the Rehabilitation Institute, on the third floor of Rehn Hall. RA&S is located in suite 335.