An introduction to the broad field of rehabilitation, to include the processes (services), facilities and personnel involved.
Relates the psychosocial meaning of work, process of vocational development, theories of occupational choice and labor market trends to current and innovative methods of job development, selective placement and follow-up with the handicapped. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Designed to train rehabilitation personnel in the attitudes, attitudes, methods and skills pertinent to placement of persons with disabilities in competitive and other occupations. Prerequisite: special standing and consent of instructor.
Introduction to the philosophies of evaluation and adjustment services in rehabilitation settings with emphasis on the rationale for use of psychometric testing, functional behavioral analysis, work sampling, situational assessment and on the job evaluation in relation to the development of individualized adjustment service programs.
Rehabilitation 494 and 594 both cannot be counted for a graduate degree, only one or the other can satisfy requirements toward a Master's degree. Prerequisite: consent of department.
Introduction to the analysis and measurement of job tasks and the design and layout of work environments with special emphasis on the use of jigs, job restructuring and prosthetic environments for persons with disabilities. Prerequisite: 421 and consent of instructor.
Designed to prepare job development and placement specialists and other rehabilitation personnel to develop programs of job readiness aimed at training individuals with disabilities to seek and hold gainful employment. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
Focuses on community work options for adults with severe disabilities. These community work options, supported work and supported employment, the issues surrounding transition from school to work, and the difference between sheltered and nonsheltered employment will be discussed from philosophical and practical viewpoints.
Thorough familiarization and practice with independent assessment devices used in program selection and job placement of individuals with various handicaps. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
An extensive exposure to instruments designed for use with vocational rehabilitation clients. Administration and interpretation of a wide variety of instruments used to gain information to be used in planning for vocational development. Both didactic and experiential to include consideration of information obtained from interviews, tests, and other diagnostic techniques. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Surveys the history and development of rehabilitation facilities and developmental centers for individuals with disabilities and then focuses on current principles and practices of these facilities in terms of nature, classification, objectives, standards, philosophies, theories, programs of services, organization, administration, financing and trends for the future. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Problem solving approach to current issues in organizational structure and management functions in public and voluntary rehabilitation agencies, decision making, leadership, program development and evaluation. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Designed to prepare the student to develop and operate comprehensive or specialized rehabilitation programs with special attention to resource development, fiscal management, and community and public relations. Prerequisite: 570 or consent of instructor.
This course prepares the student to design, implement and supervise and institutional program to train staff in methods of direct service to the institution's clients. Each student will actually design and submit a program through simulation. Lecture/workshop format.
Current and progressive supervisory practices in rehabilitation with emphasis on employee development through in-service training, periodic evaluation and related methods. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Textbook: Staffing for Success
An analysis of the development and utilization of a program evaluation system in rehabilitation settings with focus given to system design, monitoring techniques and service program development. Students will be trained in the advanced practice of program evaluation techniques and their application to rehabilitation settings. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Application of fund and functional accounting in rehabilitation to include fiscal reporting and record keeping, fiscal planning and management in rehabilitation. Prerequisite: 570 and 573.
Examination of the linkages and needs of rehabilitation programs and agencies in the area of community and professional relations, with special reference to the role of administrator. Application of marketing principles to the management of external relations in rehabilitation settings. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Focus is on legal and ethical issues and issues related to legislative and public policy formulation. Implications for rehabilitation programs, practice and research are emphasized.
Special consideration of factors in the organization and management of rehabilitation services. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Select attention to procedures/models for assessing work readiness of personnel with disabilities. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Consideration of special issued in job development and placement philosophy, techniques and research concerning individuals with disabilities. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Systematic readings and development of individual projects in pertinent rehabilitation areas. No more than six hours may be counted toward the Master's degree. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Systematic investigation of factors and procedures relevant to rehabilitation. No more than six hours may be counted toward the Master's degree. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Supervised experiences in agencies in rehabilitation. (a) Administration. Rehabilitation facilities management/supervision, in planning, programming and evaluation. Prerequisite: admission to the specific degree program.
Extended practice in rehabilitation settings cooperatively guided and supervised by agency staff and university faculty. Graded S/U only. Prerequisite: appropriate degree specific practicum and consent of department.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
For those graduate students who have not finished their degree programs and who are in the process of working on their dissertation, thesis, or research paper. The student must have completed a minimum of 24 hours of dissertation research, or the minimum thesis, or research hours before being eligible to register for this course. Concurrent enrollment in any other course is not permitted.
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