General Education Components (45-46 credits)

Select appropriate courses listed in the General Education Bulletin http://www.psu.edu/bulletins/bluebook/ (Note that General Education courses may not be taken Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory).

Prescribed Courses (47 credits)

PSY 2 (GS) PSYCHOLOGY (3) Introduction to general psychology; principles of human behavior and their applications.

EDPSY 14 LEARNING AND INSTRUCTION (3) Psychology of human learning applied toward the achievement of educational goals; evaluation of learning outcomes.

SOC 1 (GS) INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY (3) The nature and characteristics of human societies and social life.

SOC 5 (GS) SOCIAL PROBLEMS (3) Current social problems such as economic, racial, and gender inequalities; social deviance and crime; population, environmental, energy, and health problems.

BIOL 141 (GN) PHYSIOLOGY (3) Normal functions of the animal body, with special reference to those of man. Students who have passed BIOL 472 may not schedule this course.

(*Must earn a "C" or higher)

*CN ED 403 FOUNDATIONS OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING PROCESSES (3) Factors in personal choicemaking; rationale for and elements of guidance and counseling processes in school, college, and rehabilitation settings. Prerequisite: 6 credits in psychology and/or sociology.

*REHAB 408 INTRODUCTION TO VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (3) Disability, public and private rehabilitation agencies, case study and handling, resources for training; observations in rehabilitation settings. Prerequisite: 6 credits in psychology and/or sociology.

*REHAB 409 MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR COUNSELORS (3) Common disabling illnesses, injuries, and congenital defects; their symptomatology, prognosis, and treatment; implications for personal, social, and vocational adjustment. Prerequisite: 6 credits in psychology and/or sociology.

*REHAB 412 PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION IN REHABILITATION SETTINGS (3) Practices related to evaluation and integration of facilities and services appropriate to vocational rehabilitation; internship selection and professional preparation. Prerequisite or concurrent: REHAB 408. This course is only offered in the spring

*REHAB 413W REHABILITATION CASE RECORDING AND MANAGEMENT (3) Principles and practices of obtaining, recording, evaluating, and utilizing case data in vocational rehabilitation planning; implementation of rehabilitation plans. Prerequisite or concurrent: REHAB 412.

*REHAB 425 ASSESSMENTS AND TESTS IN REHABILITATION PRACTICE (3) Overview of the nature and use of tests in rehabilitation, with particular focus on vocational rehabilitation and independent living. Prerequisite or concurrent: 3 credits in statistics.

*REHAB 495A FIELD WORK IN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (15) Full-time practicum in agencies and institutions providing educational-vocational and related services essential to employability and/or employment. Prerequisite: students must have completed all other required coursework before they can begin their internship; a grade of C or higher in all specified and professional courses.

Additional Courses (27-29 credits)

PSY 213 (GS), HD FS 239 (GS), or EDPSY 10

Select 3-4 credits from BI SC 1-4 (GN), or BIOL 110 (GN)

ANTH 21 (GN) or BIOL 33 (GN)

EDTHP 115 or other EDTHP selection

REHAB 425 or EDPSY 450

EDPSY 101 (GQ) or STAT 200 (GQ)

PSY 412 or 437

Select 9 credits from ADMJ, BB H, HD FS, KINES, PSY, or SOC

CN ED 404 & 410 - Recommended electives for students requiring group work for chemical dependency and mental health fields.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor prior to the beginning of each semester before scheduling classes. Some courses are offered once an academic year and students should plan accordingly.