Combined Rehabilitation Services, BS & Counseling, MS

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Program Description:

The combined degree program rehabilitation services and counseling program trains graduates to work in human service agencies that serve people who have disabilities, are homeless, are involved in the court system, use assistive technology, and in a variety of  other circumstances. Some common entry points are in case management, employment services, assistive technologies, court systems, and social services. Curriculum flexibility attracts students who are interested in developing a program to reflect their special interests. The program allows twelve credit hours of “overlap” courses, where credit is given at both the undergraduate (UG) and graduate (GR) levels facilitating both the BS and MS.  Graduates from the Combined Rehabilitation Services, BS, and Counseling, MS, program will be eligible for National Certification from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification and course work for Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board for Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor.

The National Certification from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor is accepted in all 50 states.

Admission requirements

Only exceptionally well-prepared students are admitted to the program. No earlier than the end of their sophomore year, students that wish to pursue a combined Rehabilitation Services BS and Counseling MS, with Rehabilitation focus, should complete an application that includes the signature of the undergraduate Rehabilitation services program director and director of the Counseling MS program. Students should then submit an application to the Wright State Graduate School for the combined degree program. Students admitted to a combined degree program will be admitted as provisional graduate students to the Graduate School, pending completion of the requirements for their bachelor’s degree. Students admitted into an approved combined degree program do not have to formally apply to the master’s program. If students have studies in progress at the time they apply to a combined degree program, any approval of the application is provisional and may be revoked if the student fails to meet all required standards at the end of the term. Students enrolled in this combined program must follow the guidelines of the Wright State policy 5330.1 Combined Degree Programs.

In addition to filling out the Wright State graduate school application, students must include a writing sample. Qualified applicants must have junior standing for the semester they start the combined degree program. The following requirements must be met:

• 3.3 cumulative grade point average in all undergraduate work.
• Undergraduate program director's approval for admission to the combined degree program and mandatory advising during each semester the student is taking graduate credit toward the bachelor’s degree.
• Approval of the graduate program director.
• Approval of the HS department chair.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes for the rehabilitation services, BS Program demonstration of Objectives.  Students will 

• Demonstrate an understanding of the rehabilitation history, legislation, and philosophy; including the American Disabilities Act (ADA), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Summarize the rehabilitation process.
• Elaborate on the physical, psychological, social, and/or vocational problems encountered by people with disabilities.
• Demonstrate communication techniques used to improve interpersonal effectiveness with clients/consumers, other professionals, peers, and supervisors.
• Relate medical terminology and how it applies to rehabilitation.
• Determine the impact of cognitive, developmental, and psychiatric disabilities and the impact upon physical, psychological, social and vocational activities of the whole client.
• Summarize the value of occupational information to the rehabilitation process.
• Interpret and read research data.
• Exhibit various techniques for intake interviewing, casework recordings, and needs assessments
• Categorize resources available to the rehabilitation process.
• Relate confidentiality and the rehabilitation team process.
• Define substance abuse and use according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
• Explain the use of assistive technology and the independent living philosophy.

The graduates of the master’s degree (MS) program will be able to: student will :

• Demonstrate the following skills 
  • Rapport • Active Listening • Emotional Intelligence • Case Conceptualization • Treatment Planning Incorporating Evidence Based Practice (EBP) • Intervention • Evaluation • Termination

• Exhibit multicultural sensitivities.
• Advocate for social justice, tolerance and recognition of sociopolitical barriers common in a diverse society.
• Exhibit knowledge of ethical standards. 
• Exhibit a professional identity.

For additional information:

• Rehabilitation Services, BS
• School of Social Work and Human Services
• College of Health, Education, and Human Services

You may also contact:

Ryan Taylor CRC, LPCC

Program Director 

ryan.taylor@wright.edu

Undergraduate Program Requirements

I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours

ELEMENT 1: COMMUNICATION: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 2: MATHEMATICS: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 3: GLOBAL TRADITIONS: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 4: ARTS AND HUMANITIES: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 5: SOCIAL SCIENCES: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 6: NATURAL SCIENCES: 8 HOURS

ADDITIONAL CORE COURSES: 6 HOURS

II. Rehab Services Core Requirements: 36 Hours

• CNL 4630 - Mental Health Issues in Disability Credit Hour(s): 3
• CNL 4670 - Group Background and Theory Credit Hour(s): 3
• RHB 2010 - Introduction to Rehabilitation Services Credit Hour(s): 3
• RHB 2020 - Community Resources Credit Hour(s): 3
• RHB 3030 - Employment of People with Disabilities Credit Hour(s): 3
• RHB 3050 - Addictions and Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
• RHB 4010 - Developmental Disabilities Credit Hour(s): 3
• RHB 4020 - Career Assessment Credit Hour(s): 3
• RHB 4040 - Assisted Technology and Independent Living Credit Hour(s): 3
• RHB 4070 - Principles of Rehabilitation Counseling Credit Hour(s): 3
• RHB 4900 - Rehabilitation Internship Credit Hour(s): 1 to 6

III. Related Courses: 9 Hours

• COM 1010 - Essentials of Public Address Credit Hour(s): 3
• MGT 3100 - Management and Organizational Behavior Credit Hour(s): 3
• RHB 3020 - Pharmacology for Rehabilitation Services Credit Hour(s): 3

IV. Psychology & Sociology Courses: 18 Hours

• PSY 3110 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3

• PSY/RHB electives  Credits / Units: 9

• SOC/ATH/RHB electives  Credits / Units: 6

V. Electives: 10 Hours

VI. Double-Counted courses: 9 Hours

• CNL 6010 - Counseling Theory and Practice Credit Hour(s): 3
• RHB 7020 - Medical Aspects Seminar Credit Hour(s): 3
• RHB 7200 - Case Management Credit Hour(s): 3

Total Hours: 120

Graduate Program Requirements

VII. Required Courses: 57 Hours

Courses required for the Counseling MS, Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration

• CNL 6020 - Techniques of Counseling Credit Hour(s): 3
• CNL 6030 - Statistics, Research and Program Evaluation for Counseling Credit Hour(s): 3
• CNL 6200 - Clinical Pathology in Counseling Credit Hour(s): 3
• CNL 6220 - Group Background and Theory Credit Hour(s): 3
• CNL 7230 - Assessment and Evaluation in Counseling Credit Hour(s): 3
• CNL 7240 - Career Counseling and Development Credit Hour(s): 3
• CNL 7260 - Marriage and Family Counseling Credit Hour(s): 1
• CNL 7261 - Systems Theory Credit Hour(s): 2
• CNL 7270 - Counseling for Life-Span Development Credit Hour(s): 3
• CNL 7280 - Professional Orientation, Ethical Standards, and Legal Issues in Counseling Credit Hour(s): 3
• CNL 7290 - Multicultural Counseling Credit Hour(s): 3
• CNL 9500 - Advanced Personality Theory & Psychopathology Credit Hour(s): 3
• CNL 9510 - Clinical Assessment in Counseling Practice Credit Hour(s): 3
• CNL 9520 - Diagnosis and Clinical Counseling Practice Credit Hour(s): 3
• CNL 9530 - Case Formulation, Clinical Intervention and Supervision Credit Hour(s): 3
• RHB 7040 - Psychosocial Rehabilitation Credit Hour(s): 3
• RHB 7110 - Vocational Evaluation and Assessment Credit Hour(s): 3
• RHB 8650 - Rehabilitation Counseling: Practicum Credit Hour(s): 3
• RHB 8670 - Rehabilitation Counseling: Internship Credit Hour(s): 1 to 6

Total: 183 Hours