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REH 110 Introduction to Disability Studies

Examines the impact of disability and other handicapping conditions on individuals, their families, and the community. Topics include adjustment to loss, attitudes of persons with disability towards themselves and those of others toward them, as well as problems and opportunities associated with specific conditions, such as disability, substance abuse, and criminal behavior. Physical, emotional, mental, and social dimensions throughout the lifespan are considered.

REH 200 Counseling and Helping Relations

Major approaches to counseling are examined. The helping relationship and counselor characteristics are examined. Opportunity is provided for students to develop basic interviewing and counseling skills such as attending and responding. Students will gain insight into their own values, reaction patterns and interpersonal styles as important tools in understanding and helping others     

REH 205 Group Work

Principal theories of group process and group counseling as applied to rehabilitation, human services, and education contexts; major cognitive, affective, behavioral and systems approaches. Application to programs such as self-help groups, support groups, families, directed education groups, professional staffing, and therapeutic groups. 

REH 240 Expressive Arts

Through readings and demonstrations, students will examine a variety of expressive and therapeutic art forms, and learn to apply and adapt these methods to a wide range of persons with special needs.

REH 277 Topics in Rehabilitation- Writing

Contemporary topics, issues, and practices in rehabilitation and human services, as selected by program faculty and/or guest faculty.

REH 310 Case Work

Professional ethics and examination of casework processes of observation, assessment, person-centered planning, evaluation, recording, reporting, referral and case management; additional emphasis of issues in vocational and psychological adjustment

REH 330 Psychosocial

This course focuses on the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are necessary to help persons with mental illness live more independent and productive lives. Students learn to help persons with mental illness identify strengths, needs, and preferences for the purposes of planning in such areas as living, learning, working, and social environments. Principles of recovery, advocacy, and empowerment are emphasized.

REH 380 Junior Seminar

In preparation for the field experience (REH 395 and REH 495), students will investigate the nature of experiential field learning, research methods analyze career objectives, compile a portfolio, and prepare for individual interviewing. This is a writing-intensive course which focuses on the individual understanding of self and presentation style.

REH 381 Grant Writing

This course introduces students to the grant writing process. Students develop the major components of a grant proposal including a project abstract, needs assessment, a program narrative with project goals, program evaluation, budget narrative and budget. Students also explore possible funding sources both public and private.

REH 395 Practicum

A supervised field experience that provides an opportunity for the student to gain direct knowledge and experience in casework, client service, resource utilization, and other professional functions in a public or private agency. Students will complete a minimum of 120 hours.

REH 480 Senior Seminar

Seniors in the major study contemporary issues and practices in rehabilitation through readings and presentations. Students also complete an in-depth study of a selected rehabilitation issue, and develop a multimedia audiovisual electronic project presentation.

REH 495 Internship

One semester or summer of field experience in a public or private agency providing rehabilitation or human services to clients. Requirements include development of a personal learning plan, daily log and journal, campus seminars, and active participation in supervised work. Students may focus on case management or service provision. Students will complete a minimum of 450 hours. 

REC 140 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation

This course will provide an introduction to the role of recreation in the rehabilitation process, identification of special groups to be served, and the therapeutic values of specific recreational activities for persons with disabilities. Emphasized will be the adaptations of facilities, equipment and attitudes. Ethical issues and safety considerations will also be discussed.

REC 225 Outdoor Recreation for Special Groups

This course will provide an introduction to program planning and leadership techniques in recreational activities for persons in institutional, community, and camp settings. Focus will be on the adaptation of activities for individuals with varying abilities. Environmental awareness, inclusion, legal and safety considerations and activity analysis will be addressed.

PSY 209 Abnormal Psychology

This course examines various issues pertaining to abnormal human behavior. Major emphasis is placed on anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenias, and personality disorders. The diagnosis, symptoms, causes, and treatment of disorders are also discussed. Where appropriate, mental disorders are considered from a variety of cultural perspectives. Disorders found in various regions of the world are discussed

PSY 225S Child and Adolescent Development

This course is designed to expose students to the complexities of development from conception through adolescence.   Emphasis will be placed on relations among physical, cognitive and social development in a variety of contexts and cultures.

PSY 226 Adulthood and Aging

This course provides a survey of psychological theory and research pertaining to adult development and aging. Special attention is given to general theoretical issues in the study of adult development as well as to empirical research relevant to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that accompany the aging process.  Cultural variations in developmental processes will also be discussed. 

PSY 350 Personality Theory and Research

This course provides a broad overview of theory and research pertaining to human personality. Psychodynamic, trait, cognitive, and humanistic approaches are reviewed and relevant empirical research are critically evaluated.

SPA 102H Spanish

A continuation of SPA 101H, this course has increasing emphasis on reading and writing skills while continuing to develop oral skills practiced in Elementary Spanish I. This is a highly learner-centered course, with many active, hands-on activities. The course also emphasizes cultural study.

SPA 201H

An intermediate course designed to build and expand upon the skills acquired in Spanish 101H-102H. The course includes a brief but intense grammar review. The emphasis in the course, though, is on oral and written practice of the Spanish language, with much class discussion and role-play based on class readings, which are taken from literature and magazine articles.

SED 106 Sign Language

A basic course in American Sign Language, including a core vocabulary of signs, sign syntax, manual alphabet, and idioms. Emphasis on both expressive and receptive skills.

All of these descriptions were taken from the UMF website. All of these and more course descriptions can be found HERE

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