Rehabilitation Services, Bachelor of Science

Program Overview

This program leads to a profession which requires an occupational license as defined under Texas Occupations Code 58.001. This requires that all applicants seeking to become licensed must undergo a criminal background check prior to licensure.

The field of rehabilitation is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities to live full and independent lives. Graduates of the B.S. program are prepared to enter a wide-range of entry-level careers in rehabilitation and human services. Graduates are also prepared academically to continue into graduate studies in rehabilitation counseling and other related majors. The undergraduate degree places special emphasis in hands-on, experiential learning which is integrated into all course work. The educational experience culminates in a 350-hour practicum in an approved community setting.

Progression requirements for this program.

Specific graduation requirements for this program beyond university bachelor’s degree requirements. 

  • GPA of at least 2.75 in all Rehabilitation Foundation courses - 39 credits.
  • Earn “pass” grade in REHS 4602 Practicum II.

 

Core Curriculum - 42 hours

The Core Curriculum serves as a broad foundation for the undergraduate degree. All candidates for a bachelor’s degree must achieve core student learning outcomes, including communication, critical thinking, empirical and quantitative skills, teamwork, personal responsibility and social responsibility, by completing courses within each category or component area of the Core Curriculum as outlined below.

The University has approved specific courses that satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements. Approved courses can be found on the Core Curriculum Page. Students seeking the most efficient way to complete the core curriculum and major or minor requirements are advised to take approved courses that can fulfill both requirements. Although core curriculum courses can also be used to fulfill major or minor requirements, earned credits hours are only applied once.

Major Requirements - 60 hours

Required Courses - 39 hours

Rehabilitation Foundation

REHS 2301Introduction to Rehabilitation

3

REHS 3303Case Management I

3

REHS 3311Disability Policy and Advocacy

3

REHS 3325Medical Aspects of Disability I

3

REHS 3330Medical Aspects of Disability II

3

REHS 4301Assessment in Human Services

3

REHS 4302Job Placement

3

REHS 4310Rehabilitation Research

3

REHS 4330Practicum I

3

REHS 4360Assistive Technology in Rehabilitation

3

REHS 4602Practicum II

6

Choose one:
REHS 4303Case Management II

3

REHS 4305Case Management for the Spanish Speaking Client

3

Additional Rehabilitation Courses - 21 hours

ADST 2321Introduction to Addiction Studies

3

REHS 3320Family and Disability

3

REHS 3331Psychology of Disability

3

REHS 4355Multicultural Issues in Human Services

3

REHS 3345Lifespan Development and Disability

3

REHS 4385Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Disability

3

Choose one:
REHS 4350Special Topics in Rehabilitation

3

REHS 4380Animals in Rehabilitation

3

ECED 4391Foundations of Early Childhood Education

3

Free Electives - 18 hours

Free electives credit hours required may vary to achieve the institutional minimum of 120 hours for a degree.

Total Credit Hours: 42

Total Credit Hours: 120

 

View this program’s recommended roadmap to graduation.

 

UTRGV Roadmaps are a suggested sequence of courses designed to assist students in completing their undergraduate degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample roadmap of courses required to complete the degree. Students must satisfy all requirements in their catalog including, but not limited to course prerequisites, grade point average and course grade benchmarks, progression requirements, and graduation requirements. 

 

Students should meet with their academic advisor every semester to discuss their individualized path toward completion. Degree progress within this roadmap depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation and readiness, student time management, work and personal responsibilities, and financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.