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REHABILITATION FAQ- What will I be qualified to do with a degree in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies?
- What populations will I be qualified to work with once I obtain a degree in rehabilitation and disability studies?
- The field of rehabilitation seems so broad! Can I narrow my studies to a specific area of interest?
- At the undergraduate level, will I have the opportunity to actually work with individuals with disabilities?
- Upon obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree, what types of graduate studies would I be qualified to pursue?
- Will Springfield College prepare me to take the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor examination?
- Why should I consider Springfield College’s RHDS program?
What will I be qualified to do with a degree in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies? You can work with a variety of populations in a variety of settings. Many graduates work in hospitals or medical facilities, counseling centers, group homes or residential facilities, schools, nursing homes, early intervention centers, recreation centers or camps, or preschools and daycare centers.
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With what populations will I be qualified to work once I obtain a degree in rehabilitation and disability studies? With a degree in RHDS, you can work with a variety of individuals from children to older adults. Our graduates are in the field working with individuals with physical disabilities, psychiatric and emotional disabilities, traumatic brain injury, hearing or visual disorders, cardiac and other health-related disorders, learning disabilities, addiction challenges, developmental disabilities, athletes recovering from injuries, and children with special needs.
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The field of rehabilitation seems so broad! Can I narrow my studies to a specific area of interest? After taking certain "Core" courses within the rehabilitation and disability studies major, students concentrate in any one of six areas of study: Addictions, Mental Health, & Family Studies; Children’s Developmental Services; Communication Disorders; Interdisciplinary Disability Studies; Medical Rehabilitation; and Rehabilitation Counseling & Casework.
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At the undergraduate level, will I have the opportunity to actually work with individuals with disabilities? Yes! Generally beginning in the sophomore year, our students complete four separate supervised fieldwork placements for a total of 900 hours.
Upon obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree, what types of graduate studies would I be qualified to pursue? Our program prepares students for graduate studies in rehabilitation counseling, special education, orthotics and prosthetics, adjustment counseling, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, chiropractic, medicine, and other areas of study.
Will Springfield College prepare me to take the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor examination? Yes, our graduate program is designed to provide the foundation for individuals who are interested in sitting for the CRC examination upon graduation.
Rigorous classes and extensive fieldwork requirements are in accordance with the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification and we have a high rate of individuals who become certified rehabilitation counselors upon graduation.
Why should I consider Springfield College’s RHDS program? The curriculum, which is nationally recognized and accredited, is designed to provide a broad based, lifespan perspective. A thorough, yet flexible combination of theory, application, and fieldwork placements provides students with an excellent foundation of the knowledge and skills needed to work in the field.
At the undergraduate level, will I have the opportunity to actually work with individuals with disabilities? Yes! Generally beginning in the sophomore year, our students complete four separate supervised fieldwork placements for a total of 900 hours.
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Upon obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree, what types of graduate studies would I be qualified to pursue? Our program prepares students for graduate studies in rehabilitation counseling, special education, orthotics and prosthetics, adjustment counseling, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, chiropractic, medicine, and other areas of study.
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Will Springfield College prepare me to take the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor examination? Yes, our graduate program is designed to provide the foundation for individuals who are interested in sitting for the CRC examination upon graduation.
Rigorous classes and extensive fieldwork requirements are in accordance with the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification and we have a high rate of individuals who become certified rehabilitation counselors upon graduation.
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Why should I consider Springfield College’s RHDS program? The curriculum, which is nationally recognized and accredited, is designed to provide a broad based, lifespan perspective. A thorough, yet flexible combination of theory, application, and fieldwork placements provides students with an excellent foundation of the knowledge and skills needed to work in the field.
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