* The above procedures and attached schedule of assignments for this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.
Class Location:  BH 312
Class Day and Time:  Thursdays, 1310 - 1555
Office Location:  BH 531
Phone:  338-1731

A.  Course Description:
Refer to catalogue for verbatim description.  In this seminar, we examine the fundamental concepts of rehabilitation counseling and vocational rehabilitation.  This includes examination and analysis of the historical, philosophical, theoretical, psychological, sociological principles underlying the field of rehabilitation counseling.
B.  Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
a)  Identify the fundamental concepts of rehabilitation counseling and vocational rehabilitation including the preeminence of job/employer development and job/career placement;
b)  Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose, philosophy, and organization of the public-private rehabilitation program, its history, and the rehabilitation process;
c)  Understand basic information about specific disabilities, particularly as they relate to the delivery of rehabilitation services;
d)  Understand and discuss the rehabilitation clients' needs from varying levels of conceptualization:  anthropological, sociological and psychological perspectives;
e)  Recognize the multicultural aspects of rehabilitation counseling and their salience to people with disabilities.
f)  Describe basic rehabilitation methods including casework and case management, vocational assessment and work evaluation procedures and techniques;
g)  Identify technological developments that can constructively affect accessibility and enhance the life-styles of people with disabilities;
h)  Demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of the rehabilitation counselor specifically, and of the rehabilitation counseling profession in general;
i)  Identify the various aspects of utilizing community rehabilitation programs (formerly referred to as rehabilitation facilities) and support services;
j)  Demonstrate an understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including the effect of this law on the modification of attitudinal and architectural barriers;
k)  Compile list of community resources pertinent to vocational rehabilitation service delivery in the Bay Area;
l)  Understand the effect of chronic manageable illness and disability on the vocational rehabilitation process, including effective positive employment outcome strategies and interventions, specifically targeting HIV/AIDS as a prototypical chronic manageable illness (CMI).

C.  Learning Activities:
a)  Assigned readings in course text and library reserve book.
b)  Assigned Web Page assignments.
c)  Small group discussion and activities.
d)  Class discussion.
e)  Mini-lecture.
f)  Guest Speakers
g) Video

D.  Course Requirements:
In order to validate the meeting of the listed objectives of this course, the following course requirements are established:
a)  Midterm examination (In Class)
b)  Community Resource Report
c)  Community Resource Presentation
c)  Final examination (In Class)
d)  Participation in class discussions.
e)  Completion of Web page assignments.

NOTE:  In order to participate, you must be present.  Thus, two unexcused absences automatically reduces your grade to a C.  No late papers will be accepted.

E.  Evaluation:
1.  Criteria
a)  Midterm Exam = (50 points)
b)  Final Exam =  (50 points)
c)  Class participation = (20 points)
d)  Community Resource Paper (30 points)
e) Community Resource Presentation (30 points)
f)  Web page assignments = (20 points)
 

2.  Grade Determination
200-190 =A
189-180=B
179-170=C
169-160=D

159-150=F
F.  Examinations, course requirements and assignments:
Refer to Schedule of Assignments on separate page.

G.  Course Materials:
1.  Rubin, Stanford and Roessler, Richard R., (l995).  Foundations of the Vocational Rehabilitation Process, Fourth  Edition, Pro-Ed: Austin, Texas.
2.  Szymanski, E.M., & Parker, R.M. (Eds).  (1992).  Rehabilitation Counseling, Second Edition, Pro-Ed.

 
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