Fall 2006
PSY 225- Child and Adolescent Development
Examines current psychological theory and research on physical, cognitive, social, and personality development from infancy through adolescence. Special topics in child development will be considered. May provide for experience in observing, testing, and interpreting behavior. It will explore issues in child and adolescent development as it occurs in varied contexts such as the family, the school, society, etc. Not available for credit to students who have taken a Life Span Development course. Also examines diverse theories of development as they apply to all American Culture
Fall 2007
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.
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 Interviewing Foundations
Major approaches to counseling are examined. The helping relationship and counselors'' characteristics will be 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 240- Expressive Arts Therapy
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.
Spring 2008
REH 277- Topics in Rehabilitation
Contemporary topics, issues, and practices in rehabilitation and human services, as selected by program faculty and/or guest faculty
REH 310- Casework: Ethical Standards and Professional Practice
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 Rehabilitation
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- Seminar in Professional Practice
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, and prepare for individual interviewing. This is a writing-intensive course which focuses on the individual understanding of self and presentation style
Summer 2008
REH 395- Practicum in Rehabilitation and Human Services
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
Fall 2008
PSY 230- Death and Dying
Examines the needs of dying persons (children, adults, elderly) and their survivors (families and friends). The student''s ability to deal with death is enhanced through examination of intellectual and emotional dynamics.
REC 210- Aquatics Therapy
This course will provide a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills necessary for aquatics programming for persons with disabilities. Emphasis will be on current trends in adapted aquatics, specifically the inclusion of individuals with disabilities into regular recreational settings. Content areas will also include assessment, adaptations of facilities, equipment, and activity presentation including various water exercises for special groups. Further legal and ethical issues as well as safety and program implementation in various aquatic environments will be covered. This course includes in-water laboratory experiences
REH 205- Group Process
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.
Spring 2008
PSY 226- Adulthood and Aging
Psychology 226 provides a survey of 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.
REH 480- Seminar in Rehabilitation and Human Services
Study of contemporary issues and practices in rehabilitation through readings and guest presentations, and an in-depth study of a selected rehabilitation issue.