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  • Health Science: Rehabilitative Services
    College of Public Health and Health Professions
    GEYRCS
    GEY 4001 Issues and Concepts in Gerontology
    Credits: 3.
    This multidisciplinary overview of the field of aging covers biomedical and health issues, psychosocial factors, applied aspects and policy issues.
    GEY 4949 Community Work in Aging
    Credits: 1 to 3; Prereq: director permission.
    Credit is earned through volunteer work with approved community agencies. These agencies serve older adult clientele or patients and provide a range of services. Students work 45 hours per credit earned. The following courses are approved for the minor in gerontology, many in association with other departments (courses vary). Special topics, practicum courses and independent studies related to aging can also apply to the minor, with permission. (S-U)
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    RCS 3030 Introduction to Rehabilitation and Human Services
    Credits: 3; Prereq: BSC 2007 or BSC 2005 or BSC 2010, PSY 2012, majors/minors only, permission of department
    An examination of legislative history and social policies as they relate to rehabilitation and human services and their impact on persons with disabilities and exploration of various careers in rehabilitation and human services.
    RCS 4061 Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation
    Credits: 3; Prereq: APK 2105C, BSC 2007 or BSC 2005 or BSC 2010, PSY 2012, STA 2023; Coreq: HSC 3502, majors/minors only, permission of dept.
    Introduction to the psychological, social, vocational adjustment barriers and techniques used by individuals and society to overcome these hindrances to rehabilitation.
    RCS 4415L Therapeutic Communication Skills Laboratory
    Credits: 1; Prereq: HSC 3502, HSA 3111, HSC 4558; Coreq: HSC 3661, majors only.
    Laboratory for HSC 3661; includes hands-on practice of therapeutic communication skills using simulated patient scenarios.
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    RCS 4451 Rehabilitation Aspects of Substance Abuse
    Credits: 3; Prereq: HSC 3502, HSC 4558, majors/minors only, and permission of department.
    Rehabilitation counseling implications of alcohol and drug use in society and the work place. Emphasis on detection, treatment and follow-up services for individuals in the rehabilitation process.
    RCS 4800 Rehabilitation and Human Services Practicum 1
    Credits: 3; Prereq: RCS 3030, RCS 4061, majors/minors only, and permission of department.
    Development of the role of a rehabilitation and human services provider in an agency setting.
    RCS 4804 Advanced Rehabilitative Services Practicum
    Credits: 3; Prereq: RCS 4800, majors/minors only, permission of department.
    Provide advanced rehabilitation services in a rehabilitation services agency under supervision of agency staff.
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