Rehabilitation Services Degrees Offered Student Professional Organization Rehabilitation Services students are encouraged to join the Cal State L.A. student chapter of the Rehabilitation Counseling Association, a division of the National Rehabilitation Association. Rehabilitation counselors and service providers have a number of national organizations representing their interests. The California Association for Counseling and Development and the California Association of Rehabilitation and Re-employment Professionals are separate statewide organizations.
Several organizations offer student memberships at reduced rates.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Services prepares students to work in a variety of occupational settings in which they will advance the independence, integration and full participation of individuals with rehabilitation needs in the workforce and the community. Develop the skills, knowledge and values in students that will enable them to provide quality rehabilitation services. Teach students to empower clients in their development of personal and vocational resources and opportunities. Prepare students to participate as integral members of multidisciplinary networks providing services to clients. Help students develop commitments to lifelong learning and professional growth.