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2022-2023 Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Rehabilitation Counseling

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • RC 632 Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities


    Overview of medical and functional aspects of disability in rehabilitation in addition to analysis of the psychological and social impact of disability from an individual, family, community perspective.  Analysis of how persons with disabilities are affected by the psychosocial influences, cultural and spiritual beliefs, attitudes, values and environmental factors. Examines the most common illnesses and disabilities encountered for case management in rehabilitation-related settings. Overview of environmental/attitudinal barriers of various disabling conditions, focusing on young adult through mature adult populations; basic medical terminology, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of various diseases and health issues resulting in disability.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to RMHC program or consent of instructor


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  • RC 640 Trauma and Crisis Intervention in Counseling


    This class includes the basic historical and theoretical foundations of crisis intervention and treatment of the effects of trauma. The main focus of study is current theory and practice models as well as the application of skills and techniques utilized in crisis interventions. The effects of crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events will be differentiated across the lifespan. Principles of crisis intervention for people during crises disasters and other trauma-causing events will be examined utilizing a worldview context. Counselor self-care practice will be integrated into crisis and trauma work to bring into awareness and ameliorate the effects of crisis and trauma exposure.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program or consent of instructor


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  • RC 651 Professional Counseling Ethical Practice II


    This ethics class will incorporate a book that focuses on taboos and uncomfortable topics that therapists and therapists-in-training often avoid and the damaging myths underlying this avoidance.. The class will incorporate the book’s model of learning encourages a mindful awareness of how we respond to the complex, messy situations that occur in real life and emphasizes the need for openness, honesty, courage, and constant questioning, while respecting several professional code of ethics used in counseling.
    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program or consent of instructor


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Sociology

  
  • SOC 204 Introduction to Sociology


    This course will introduce students to the processes of thinking like a sociologist, from the founders of the discipline, methods used, and the questions we can ask about the nature of our world and our relations to one another. We will then transition to consider social inequalities and social justice, especially in terms of the ways in which race, class, and gender structures life chances. Students will be encouraged to demonstrate in their work, not only what they have learned directly from the course material, but also, and more importantly, the development of their own critical perspectives.
    Credits: 4
    Satisfactory Grading: Ineligible for the Satisfactory/No Credit grade mode.
    Exploring Knowledge: Social, Historic, and Civic Perspectives


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  • SOC 465 Introduction to LGBTQ Studies


    Introduction to contemporary lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. Examines the history, culture, social mobility, as well as institutionalized discrimination and eventual acceptance of civil equality. Readings, media and guest presenters from the national and regional LGBT movement will highlight diverse perspectives on liberty, visibility and acceptance. Covers issues of gender, sexuality, coming out, history religion/faith, queer/transgender diversity, intersectionality of identity, media, legal cases and rights.
    Credits: 4
    Satisfactory Grading: Ineligible for the Satisfactory/No Credit grade mode.


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Spanish

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 

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