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The Graduate School: Departments and Course Descriptions and camp settings. RECR5003 Graduate Prerequisites (Fa) Gives students entering a recreation degree program with no course background in recreation the necessary understanding of the recreation field. This course will not count toward a graduate degree in recreation. RECR5213 Social Psychology of Recreation (Irregular) Application of social psychological theory to leisure, recreation, and travel behavior. Additional emphasis placed on the contribution of this theory to current practice in the recreation and tourism management field. RECR5223 Applied Leisure Behavior (Irregular) Examines antecedents and consequences of leisure behavior from a social psychological perspective. Emphasis on assisting recreation managers to facilitate quality leisure experiences in their agency programs. RECR5273 The Intramural Sports Program (Odd Years, Fa) Historical development, aim and objectives, organization, administration, units of competition, program of activities, schedule making, scoring plans, rules and regulations, awards, and special administrative problems. RECR5293 Sports Management (Fa) Deals primarily with high school athletics and considers historical development, objectives, controlling agencies, eligibility and contest regulations, local organization and administration, staff program, finances, inventories, facilities and equipment, safety, legal aspects, awards, publicity, and public relations. RECR5433 Medical Aspects of Disability (Irregular) Orientation to medical and medically related aspects of various disabling conditions with emphasis on the severely disabled. (Same as RHAB 5433) RECR5453 Psychological Aspects of Disability (Irregular) Intensive study of the psychological aspects of adjustment to atypical physique and prolonged handicapping condition. (Same as RHAB 5453) RECR5473 Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation (Irregular) Advances the student’s understanding and application of therapeutic recreation techniques. It provides knowledge and the opportunity to apply skills for the student to gain competencies necessary for the provision of therapeutic recreation services. Prerequisite: RECR 4093. RECR5483 Treatment Planning in Therapeutic Recreation (Irregular) Prepares students with the skills and understanding to apply the “TR Process” (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in the development of individual client treatment plans in Therapeutic Recreation. Prerequisite: RECR 4093. RECR5493 Trends and Issues in Therapeutic Recreation (Irregular) Advances the student’s knowledge of issues and concerns that moderate therapeutic recreation services to the client. The student is expected to critically examine and discuss each issue in an effort to develop a sound, practical philosophy of therapeutic recreation. The ultimate goal is to prepare the student to enter the profession confident in his or her ability to provide exemplary services. Prerequisite: RECR 4093. RECR560V Workshop (Irregular) (1-3) May be repeated for 3 hours. RECR574V Internship (Irregular) (1-3) RECR5813 Principles of Recreation (Su) Considers history, philosophy, current trends, basic issues, and fundamental principles of recreation. Using these principles as basic criteria, students make critical appraisals of current practices in organization and administration of recreation programs, program content, leadership methods, and evaluative procedures. RECR5823 Outdoor Recreation Program (Irregular) An examination of the history, use, and management of adventure recreation programs with consideration of leadership and risk management skills and current issues. Field trips are required as part of this class. RECR5833 Recreation for Special Populations (Irregular) Skills, knowledge, and concepts within recreation which are appropriate to planning and implementing recreation programs and services for the handicapped. RECR5843 Tourism (Even Years, Fa) Explores major concepts of tourism to discover what makes tourism work, how tourism is organized, and its social and economic effects. RECR5853 The School and Community Recreation Program (Sp) Nature, background, significance, and trends in recreation in the school and community. Attention is given to departmental organization, administrative practices, program financing, personnel, safety, and legal aspects. RECR5863 Operation of Commercial Recreation Enterprise (Irregular) Explores the operational requirements of commercial recreation enterprises. Students analyze the current status and future prospects of various recreational enterprises with respect to entry opportunities, operational and financial requirements, and market orientation. RECR5883 Recreation Services Promotion (Fa) Examines specific strategies for promoting recreation programs in the local community. RECR5893 Field Work in Recreation (Sp, Su, Fa) Provides practical work experience in recreation programs and the opportunity to study special programs under the supervision of specialists. RECR599V Seminar (Irregular) (1-6) RECR600V Master’s Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18) RECR605V Independent Study (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) May be repeated for 3 hours. RECR612V Directed Reading in Recreation (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) Critical analysis of literature in the area of recreation. RECR6533 Legal and Political Aspects (Sp) An overview of major legislation affecting HKRD professions; how to operate within these laws; and methods for influencing new legislation. Also discusses political aspects of professions both outside and inside government agencies. RECR674V Internship (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) Students will learn diverse teaching techniques and implement them in an on-going undergraduate recreation class serving as the teaching laboratory. The ‘what “when” and “how” relative to integrating various teaching techniques with specific content areas in the class will be explored by both the student and the instructor. RECR699V Seminar (Irregular) (1-6) Discussion of selected topics and review of current literature in the recreation field. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing. REHABILITATION (RHAB) Lynn Koch Program Coordinator 155 Graduate Education Building 479-575-5824 E-mail: lckoch@uark.edu http://coehp.uark.edu/ • University Professor Roessler • Professors Anderson, Watson • Research Professors Boone, Schroedel • Associate Professor Koch • Assistant Professor Williams • Research Assistant Professors Cochran, Hagen-Foley, Sabik Degrees Conferred: M.S., Ph.D. (RHAB) Areas of Concentration: In addition to the general program in vocational rehabilitation counseling, three specialty emphasis tracks are offered: rehabilitation job development and job placement; rehabilitation and independent living; and rehabilitation of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. (NOTE: The deaf-or-hard-of-hearing track has suspended acceptance of new students for the 2006-07 academic year.) Prerequisites to the Degree Program: For acceptance into the master’s degree program in rehabilitation, the program stipulates, in addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, an undergraduate degree in a social or behavioral science, or other related fields. Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Rehabilitation: Candidates for the general master’s degree and all three tracks must complete 48 semester hours (39 of which are core courses). Students select the practicum, internships, and electives with the permission of their adviser, according to their specialty emphasis track. A thesis may be included within any of the three tracks. Students may complete an additional 12 hours of course work to qualify for counseling licensure. The general program in vocational rehabilitation (48 hours) stresses the skills of case management and vocational counseling with people who are disabled. The rehabilitation job development and job placement track emphasizes case management and life planning for people with disabilities who may not be ready for vocational planning. The rehabilitation of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing track emphasizes the skills of case management and vocational rehabilitation counseling with hearing-impaired persons. All students in the vocational rehabilitation program complete a practicum and internship in a vocational rehabilitation setting specific to their emphasis track; i.e., a student in the rehabilitation and independent living track completes a practicum and internship in an independent living center, whereas a student in the rehabilitation of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing track completes a practicum and internship in a vocational rehabilitation setting that serves people who are hearing-impaired. Prerequisites to the Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program: The applicant must have completed a master’s degree or its equivalent in rehabilitation counseling or a closely related discipline and must meet the general admission requirements of the Graduate School. Applicants are encouraged to have had three years of successful experience related to the applicant’s degree and career objectives. After gaining admission to the Graduate School, the applicant must be 162 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville • Graduate Catalog
The Graduate School: Departments and Course Descriptions accepted by the Rehabilitation Education faculty. The review process consists of an interview and evaluation of the applicant’s personal, social, and academic attributes, and includes three letters of reference. A prospective candidate must present a graduate GPA of 3.50 or better and a score of at least 1500 on three parts of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). Additional prerequisites may be prescribed after review of the applicant’s materials. Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree: A minimum of 60 semester hours, including 18 hours of dissertation, must be taken from the University of Arkansas after admission into the Ph.D. program. A doctoral advisory committee will be established by the student, in consultation with the program chair, during the first semester of enrollment. The nature of the student’s program will vary depending on the student’s career objectives. The degree program also requires successful completion of candidacy examinations, an acceptable doctoral dissertation, and oral defense of the dissertation. These last requirements are described elsewhere in this catalog. Curriculum Core Requirements RHAB 6213 Advanced Psychosocial Aspects of Disability RHAB 6233 Employment Practices and Interventions RHAB 6243 Advanced Rehabilitation Research RHAB 699V Seminar Research and Statistical Requirements A minimum of 15 hours approved by the doctoral advisory committee. Field of Study The student, in consultation with the doctoral advisory committee, will identify further course work comprising a field of study in rehabilitation. Rehabilitation Education (RHAB) RHAB5333 Counseling Persons Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (Sp, Fa) Focuses on the application of basic principles underlying all forms of therapeutic interaction to professional counseling practices with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. RHAB534V Supervised Rehabilitation Counseling (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) Gives the student practice in counseling under supervision with rehabilitation clients in selected settings and agencies. RHAB5353 Hearing Impairment and Human Behavior (Sp, Fa) Focuses on an interdisciplinary study of the impact for profound hearing loss on the educational, psychological, social, and vocational functioning of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. RHAB5363 Employer Relations and Placement Practicum (Sp, Su, Fa) Students address the placement needs of rehabilitation agencies and their clients by implementing the RehabMark approach to employer development. Prerequisite: RHAB 5493. RHAB5373 Multicultural/Gender Issues in Rehab (Su) This course examines multicultural and gender issues of importance to rehabilitation practice and research, including study of women and men with disabilities within different minority cultures. The course uses a power analysis and a minority model of disability as a basis for understanding the relationship between disability, gender, race and ethnicity. RHAB5403 Rehabilitation Counseling (Fa) Counseling theories and techniques applied to the rehabilitation counseling setting. Includes an experiential component with critical analyses. RHAB5413 Group Counseling in a Rehabilitation Setting (Su) This course combines theoretical and experiential components of group counseling in settings unique to the practice of rehabilitation counseling. Prerequisite: rehabilitation counseling or counseling theory. RHAB5423 Vocational Rehabilitation Foundations (Fa) Survey of the philosophy of vocational rehabilitation, including history and legislation. RHAB5433 Medical Aspects of Disability (Sp) Orientation to medical and medically related aspects of various disabling conditions with emphasis on the severely disabled. RHAB5443 Rehabilitation Case Management (Sp) Counseling process in the rehabilitation setting. Focusing upon effective counseling strategies, representative cases, and effective case management methods. RHAB5453 Psychological Aspects of Disability (Sp) Intensive study of the psychological aspects of adjustment to atypical physique and prolonged handicapping condition. (Same as RECR 5453) RHAB5463 Independent Living and Community Adjustment (Fa) Study of the problems and practices involved in developing and maintaining independent living rehabilitation programs for people who are disabled physically, developmentally, and mentally. RHAB5473 Placement of Persons with Disabilities (Su) Focuses on placement theory and practice as they apply to persons who experience disabilities. Special attention is given to RehabMark approach. RHAB5483 Rehabilitation Counseling Research (Fa) An indepth examination of rehabilitation research methodology and issues to prepare students to critically evaluate and use rehabilitation counseling research in their professional practice. RHAB5493 Vocational Evaluation and Adjustment (Sp) An indepth examination of theories and techniques related to evaluation of vocational potential and work adjustment of people with disabilities. RHAB568V Rehabilitation Research (Sp, Su, Fa) (3-6) Practical experience under the supervision of a faculty member in conducting rehabilitation research in a laboratory or field setting. RHAB574V Internship (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-9) RHAB599V Seminar (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18) May be repeated for 18 hours. RHAB605V Independent Study (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18) RHAB6203 Disability Policy in the U.S. (Fa) An analysis of public policy approaches to disability in the U.S. Examines the political and philosophical origins of disability policy; reviews major disability legislation and its effects on policy stakeholders; describes recent initiatives; and analyzes evolution of disability policy within context of changing societal, economic, and political conditions. RHAB6213 Advanced Psychosocial Aspects of Disability (Fa) A theoretical and applied study of techniques that enable people to cope with 2 major life events: disability and unemployment. RHAB6233 Employment Practices and Interventions (Sp) An intensive study of the employment experiences of workers with disabilities with emphasis on disincentives and barriers to employment and interventions to enable people with disabilities to participate in employment. Prerequisite: RHAB 5493 or equivalent. RHAB6243 Advanced Rehabilitation Research (Sp) An advanced doctoral level course to facilitate the application of scientific values, research skills, and behavior to the generation of rehabilitation knowledge and problem solving. RHAB625V Teaching Internship in Rehabilitation (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18) Graduate teaching experience in the rehabilitation counseling curriculum. Under the supervision of a faculty member, will participate in the development of syllabi, course materials and examinations. Will team teach graduate rehabilitation courses with the faculty member. May be repeated for 18 hours. RHAB626V Practicum Supervision (Su) (1-6) (Formerly RHAB 6263) The study and practice of supervising master’s rehabilitation counseling students in a clinical practicum setting. Prerequisite: doctoral standing. May be repeated for 3 hours. RHAB6273 Administration & Supervision in Rehabilitation Settings (Odd years, Fa) An examination of the basic knowledge and skills required to perform supervisory and administrative functions in rehabilitation settings. Includes a review of applicable laws, management theory, issues in human resource development, burnout, and exposure to organizational structure and function. Prerequisite: master’s or doctoral standing. RHAB675V Internship (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18) Advanced supervised practice in a rehabilitation setting. RHAB699V Seminar (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18) Discussion of pertinent topics and issues in the rehabilitation field. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing. May be repeated for 18 hours. RHAB700V Doctoral Dissertation (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18) Prerequisite: candidacy. . REHABILITATION, HUMAN RESOURCES, and COMMUNICATION DISORDERS, Department of (rhrc) http://coehp.uark.edu/ • University Professor Roessler • Professors Anderson, Biggs, Daugherty, Dutton, Hinton, Shadden, Thompson (C.), Watson • Research Professors Boone, Schroedel • Associate Professors DeVore, Koch, Orr, Thompson (D.), Toner • Assistant Professors Banks, Beck, Brooks, Hagstrom, Mungania, Williams • Visiting Assistant Professor Graham • Research Assistant Professors Cochran, Hagen-Foley, Sabik • Research Associate Aslin • Instructor McGehee Degrees Conferred: M.A.T.in Vocational Education (VOED) (See Vocational Education) M.Ed. in Workforce Development Education (See College of Education and Health Professions; Workforce Development Education) M.S. in Communication Disorders (CDIS) (See Communication Disorders) M.S., Ph.D. in Rehabilitation (RHAB) (See Rehabilitation) Ed.D. in Workforce Development Education (WDED) (See College of Education and Health Professions; Workforce Development Education) University of Arkansas, Fayetteville • Graduate Catalog 163
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