Javascript is currently not supported, or is disabled by this browser. Please enable Javascript for full functionality.

   
    Oct 31, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Rehabilitation Studies, BS


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Majors, minors, certificates

The Bachelor of Science with a major in rehabilitation studies is approved by the Undergraduate Rehabilitation Registry (Council on Rehabilitation Education, 1699 Woodfield Road, Suite 300, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, 847-944-1345).

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in rehabilitation studies must meet the following requirements:

Hours required and general/college requirements


A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the “University Core Curriculum ” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service  requirements.

Plus an addictions course, 3 hours


RHAB 4275  is recommended for all majors.

Other course requirements


None.

Minor requirements


Minor of 18 hours, of which 6 must be advanced, may be selected with the approval of the academic advisor. Students are advised to give careful consideration to career goals when selecting their minor area of study. A minor is not required.

Electives


Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement and/or the minimum total hours (120) required for the degree.

Other requirements


  • Minimum overall grade point average of 2.3 is required for graduation

Students interested in majoring in rehabilitation studies should make an appointment with the undergraduate program coordinator for an initial interview, which will provide information about the program and its appropriateness for that student. Upon admission into the program, the student is assigned an academic advisor. The student works with that advisor in the development of a degree plan and throughout the academic program until graduation.

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Majors, minors, certificates