Rehabilitation Science, Bachelor of Science
Department website: https://www.atu.edu/krs
The Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science program has a primary objective to develop personnel for careers with public and private agencies that provide rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities. The program prepares scholars to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation or to pursue additional educational training in graduate school.
The Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENGL 1013 | Composition I 1 | 3 |
| MATH XXXX | Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| RS 2003 | Introduction to Rehabilitation Science 2 | 3 |
| SOC 1003 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| TECH 1001 | Orientation to the University | 1 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1023 | Composition II 1 | 3 |
| PSY 2003 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY/SOC 2053 or STAT 2163 |
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences or Introduction to Statistical Methods |
3 |
| SCIL 1XXX | Science with Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| SS 1XXX | Social Science Courses 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 3063 or PSY 3813 |
Developmental Psychology: Childhood or Lifespan Development |
3 |
| SCIL 1XXX | Science with Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| Elective or Minor 4 | 7 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| FAH 1XXX | Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 | 6 |
| PSY/SOC 2063 | Research Design for the Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Elective or Minor 4 | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| RS 3204 | Interviewing Skills 2,3 | 4 |
| USHG 1XXX | U.S. History and Government 1 | 3 |
| Elective or Minor 4 | 8 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| RS 4003 | Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability | 3 |
| RS 4123 | Survey of Counseling Theories | 3 |
| RS 4253 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| Elective or Minor 4 | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| RS 4023 | Case Management Strategies 2 | 3 |
| RS 4223 | Ethics and Professional Development 2 | 3 |
| RS 4233 | Diversity and Inclusion in Human Service Settings | 3 |
| Elective or Minor 4 | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| RS 4012 | Internship in Rehabilitation Services 2 | 12 |
| Elective or Minor 4 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
- 2
A grade of C or better required for Rehabilitation Science Majors.
- 3
RS 3204 Interviewing Skills must be taken prior to RS 4023 Case Management Strategies.
- 4
A minor must be completed in one of the following areas: Addictions, Child Welfare and Social Services, Disability Studies, Recreation Services.
Students who complete the program:
- should demonstrate oral and written communication skills at an acceptable level and express satisfaction with such abilities.
- will express interest in and increase participation in professional presentation and research symposiums.
- will increase interest in and seeking acceptance into graduate programs.
- will be able to advocate and conceptualize a case from intake to placement. This will be demonstrated by completion of case studies, role plays, and field work activities and the evaluation of such activities. Students, graduates, graduate school advisors, and field work supervisors will be surveyed to determine satisfaction with these competencies.
- will participate in research class projects and presentations, submit presentations and posters to professional conferences, and participate and learn in professional training opportunities.
- will receive quality advising regarding graduate school opportunities. Students will be carefully matched with their abilities and graduate school programs. Faculty monitor the number of students who express interest in graduate school.