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College of Health Sciences

Rehabilitation & Disability Services

Return-to-work and independent-living services for people navigating disability.

B.S.Health SciencesUndergraduate4 years120 credits

About this program

Rehabilitation Services prepares students to coordinate return-to-work and independent-living services for people navigating disability, with fieldwork placements at vocational rehabilitation agencies and independent-living centers across the region.

What you will be able to do

  • Assess client needs and coordinate individualized service plans
  • Navigate vocational rehabilitation and disability benefits systems
  • Apply disability law and accessibility standards in practice
  • Complete a supervised fieldwork placement

Courses you will take

A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.

Required program core
CourseTitle
REHAB 220Foundations of Rehabilitation
REHAB 310Vocational Assessment
REHAB 340Disability Law & Policy
REHAB 460Fieldwork Practicum
General education & support coursesTitle
PSY 110Introduction to Psychology
SOC 110Introduction to Sociology
LAW 210Disability Law

Where graduates go

  • Rehabilitation Counselor (with licensure)
  • Case Manager
  • Vocational Specialist
  • Disability Services Coordinator

Median starting salary for recent graduates: $54,700. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 92%.

DegreeB.S.
Credits120
Typical length4 years
CollegeCHS
Median starting salary$54,700
Placement92%

Take the next step.

Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.

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