The School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

American Sign Language Studies
Rehabilitation Services

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE STUDIES

ASLS 202 Orientation to Deafness — 3 cr.

An overview of deafness focusing on four major topics: the nature and experience of deafness; the education and training of children and adults who are deaf; the deaf adult community and deafness culture. ASLS 202 or substantial experience with the deaf culture is a prerequisite for other ASLS courses.

ASLS 203 American Sign Language I — 3 cr.

This course will prepare students to develop expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language (ASL). The course will include the conceptual sign vocabulary and grammar from ASL. Prerequisite: ASLS 202.

ASLS 204 American Sign Language II — 3 cr.

This course will expand the knowledge of expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language (ASL) beyond knowledge acquired in ASLS 203. The course will focus on structure, grammar, syntax and vocabulary. Prerequisite: ASLS 202 and 203 or proficiency evaluation.

ASLS 307 American Sign Language III — 3 cr.

This course will provide a more extensive knowledge of expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language (ASL). Emphasis will be placed on cognitive preparation incorporating visual and motor activities. Exposure to other forms of communication used by individuals who are deaf. Prerequisites: ASLS 202, 203 and 204 or proficiency evaluation.

ASLS 308 American Sign Language IV — 3 cr.

This course will provide an advanced preparation of knowledge in expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language (ASL). Students will become more sensitive to the experiences of the deaf consumer, and have instructional activities which will lead to the development of visual, spatial, and motor learning memory. Prerequisite: ASLS 202, 203, 204 and 307 or proficiency evaluation.

ASLS 421 Practicum in American Sign Language — 3 cr.

This course requires a minimum of 135 hours of direct interaction with the deaf community, a group of deaf individuals, or a human services agency providing services to the deaf. Prerequisites: ASLS 202, 203, 204, 307, 308 or demonstrated advance knowledge of ASL and permission of the Rehabilitation Services Program's Clinical Coordinator.

REHABILITATION SERVICES COURSES

REHA 201 Introduction to Rehabilitation — 3 cr.

History, philosophy and legislation of rehabilitation. Study of the rehabilitation process from referral to closure. Legal issues, professional ethics, consumer advocacy and community resources. REHA 201 is prerequisite for other REHA courses.

REHA 301 Health/Medical Information — 3 cr.

Overview of health information. Study of basic medical terminology, medical information and review of body systems. Review of common disabling conditions, their symptomatology, prognosis and treatment. BIOL 231 is a prerequisite. BIOL 232 is a pre or co-requisite.

REHA 302 Theories of Counseling — 3 cr.

Study of counseling theories and techniques and their application in counseling with the individual who has a disability.

REHA 303 Case Recording and Case Management — 3 cr.

Principles and practices of obtaining, recording, evaluating and utilizing case data in rehabilitation. Techniques of managing caseload of individuals with a disability.

REHA 304 Assessment in Rehabilitation — 3 cr.

Survey of psychological, social and vocational tests. Nature and use of tests in counseling, test analysis and test interpretation.

REHA 305 Vocational Development Counseling and Employment — 3 cr

Theories of vocational choice, vocational counseling, vocational assessment. Job development and placement techniques. Study of problems relating to placement of disabled persons in employment.

REHA 306 Counseling Skills and Technology — 3 cr.

This course is designed to expose students to the basic skills and techniques of counseling. Students who participate in this course will acquire counseling skills through participation in intensive classroom counseling scenarios.

REHA 311 Independent Living — 3 cr.

Assist students with developing leadership skills and knowledge which will enable them to work with individuals with chronic disabilities. The student will learn the ways these individuals live independently and productively in the community.

REHA 401 Field Work in Rehabilitation Services — 3-6 cr.

Part-time supervised practicum in agencies and institutions providing rehabilitation services essential to employment. REHA 301 through REHA 306 and permission of the Clinical Coordinator are prerequisites.

REHA 402 Introduction to Development Disabilities — 3 cr.

A study of the etiology, treatment terminology and related process of rehabilitation to include programs, personnel and facilities; community resources, and current trends in developmental disabilities.

REHA 403 Rehab. of the Psychiatrically Impaired — 3 cr.

A study of the history and current practices; programs, personnel and facilities; community organizations; and trends of the psychiatrically impaired.

REHA 404 Rehabilitation Services for the Addict — 3 cr.

A study of the physical, social, psychological and vocational aspects of the people who have become addicted. Assessment, prevention and treatment techniques.

REHA 405 Human Relations in Rehabilitation — 3 cr.

Study of social and cultural relationships of ethnic and racial groups. Emphasis on factors relating to employment of culturally diverse individuals with disabilities.

REHA 406 Seminar in Rehabilitation — 3 cr.

Current trends, problems, and development in rehabilitation. Students pursue a special interest area such as cultural diversity, disability determination, work adjustment, work evaluation, legal and ethical issues, etc., share information and experience mutually with the class. Lecture, guest speakers, reports, and class discussions are utilized.

REHA 411 Field Work in Rehabilitation Services II — 1-6cr.

Part-time supervised practicum in agencies and institutions providing rehabilitation services essential to employment. Students must have completed 6 credit hours of REHA 401 to apply for this course.

REHA 412 Special Topics in Rehabilitation — 3 cr.

Prepares students to understand current issues and policies regarding disabilities and how those policies influence the rehabilitation process.

REHA 421 Practicum in Rehabilitation — 1-6 cr.

Provides for an expanded elective opportunity for students to become exposed to and experience the operations within an agency, organization, or institution. This is a part-time supervised opportunity.

REHA 499 Independent Study — 1-6 cr.

An intensive study of specialized topics in rehabilitation for advanced students. Permission to take an independent study must be obtained from the instructor when course is otherwise unavailable.

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