The program for the major in rehabilitation counseling prepares rehabilitation counselors to function at higher levels of competence in their work settings. A minimum of 30 graduate semester hours beyond the master's degree must be completed with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.00. Evaluation of a student's performance is continuous and involves consideration of the student's academic performance as well as the student's performance in laboratory, practicum, and internship classes. Students study the application of statistical description, probability, sampling techniques, estimation, hypothesis testing, and correlation. Dynamics of substance abuse is explored, including abuse of alcohol, other drugs, and food.
Special attention is given to physiological factors, family dynamics, and treatment methods.
Students explore crisis intervention models and appropriate techniques for assessing and facilitating crisis situations. Research bases and practical guidelines are discussed and compared. This course is an advanced professional seminar emphasizing experiences and practice in making difficult professional decisions in the practice of applied psychology, counseling, and related professions. Students examine representative theories of counseling and psychotherapy with attention to implications for practice. Students participate in work experience under supervision in a setting appropriate to the student's professional objective in providing psychological services.