You will gain skills in advocacy, interpersonal communication and problem solving and become knowledgeable about intervention techniques and services for people with disabilities. You may choose to help older Americans confront disabilities associated with aging or to help people who have been paroled from prison or are on probation. Students in rehabilitation studies can also receive their license as a chemical dependency counselor. The undergraduate adviser in the Department of Rehabilitation, Social Work and Addictions can help you select appropriate courses to earn the license. UNT's rehabilitation studies faculty members have work experience in private practice and with state agencies.
Students receive highly individualized academic advising from their assigned faculty adviser.
By participating in the North Texas Rehabilitation Association, students in rehabilitation studies can attend state and national conferences and participate in campus activities relating to the field. The department offers scholarships specifically for rehabilitation students. The scholarships are awarded based on academic standing and need. Information about the scholarships is available from the department chair. Before you can complete your bachelor's degree, you must spend at least one semester gaining experience in a human service agency through a practicum course.