Rehabilitation and Disability Services (B.S.)

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Students in this degree are preparing as entry-level professionals in the area of human/social services to persons with disabilities. The required courses provide a basic background in disability and rehabilitation concepts. Entry-level positions (e.g., job coach, job placement specialist, case manager) can be obtained by students with the baccalaureate degree. Students desiring clinical positions (e.g., rehabilitation counselor) must obtain a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling.

The student learning outcomes for this degree are located at www.niu.edu/assessment/clearinghouse/outcomes/index.shtml.

Check departmental information for additional requirements.

Requirements in School (30)

REHB 200 - Disability in Society Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
REHB 200 fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
REHB 327 - Introduction to Rehabilitation Services Credits: 3
REHB 337 - Introduction to Rehabilitation Case Management Credits: 3
REHB 482 - Employment Services in Vocational Rehabilitation Credits: 3
REHB 492 - Medical Aspects of Disability in Rehabilitation Credits: 3
REHB 492 is a writing infused course.
REHB 493 - Counseling in Rehabilitation Services Credits: 3
REHB 394 - Professional Practices in Rehabilitation Services Credits: 3
REHB 495 - Assistive Technology in Rehabilitation Credits: 3

Two of the following:

COUN 400 - Exploration in the Counseling Profession Credits: 3
COUN 400 fufills the Human Diversity Requirement.
COMD 220 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HSCI 318 - Medical Terminology Credits: 3
REHB 372 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy Credits: 3
REHB 497 - Internship in Rehabilitation and Disability Services Credits: 3-12

Requirements outside School (18-19)

COUN 211 - Career Planning Credits: 3
COUN 211 fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HSCI 460 - Research in Health and Human Sciences Credits: 3
HSCI 460 is a writing infused course.
PSYC 102 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
PSYC 225 - Lifespan Development: Childhood Through Adulthood Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
OR HDFS 280 - Human Development, the Family, and Society Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
PSYC 316 - Introduction to Psychopathology Credits: 3
STAT 100 - Basic Statistics Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
OR STAT 200 - Elementary Statistics Credits: 4
Available for general education credit.
Course work chosen with advisor’s approval (24) at least 9 semester hours at the 300-400 level and one course needs to be related to diversity.
Note: Students considering Occupational Therapy graduate training are encouraged to enroll in BIOS 311 and BIOS 357.

Rehabilitation and Disability Services (B.S.)

Requirements in School (30)

Two of the following:

Requirements outside School (18-19)

Total Hours for Major in Rehabilitation and Disability Services: 72-73