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Children's Developmental Services
Rehablitation and Disability Studies MajorProgram Concentration in Children's Developmental Services
This concentration prepares students for positions in specialized services for children and developmentally delayed individuals is such areas as early intervention, preschool services, community special education, child care and youth services, child life, family, social/protective services, and vocational and residential settings. Employment roles include early intervention and respite specialist, case worker, job coach, residential counseling, pediatric counseling, child life and behavioral specialist and learning disabilities specialists. For some certifications, additional graduate work or interdisciplinary studies and field work may be required, especially in Early Intervention, Child Life, Rehabilitation Counseling and Special Education.
Course requirements:1. Springfield College General Education Program (40-46 SH):
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2. General Rehabilitation major requirements (36 SH):
RHDS 126: Principles of Rehabilitation
HSRS/RHDS 230: Psychology of Disability and Illness
CMDS 101: Introduction to Communication Disorders
HSRS/RHDS 260: Human Disease and Chronic Illness
HSRS/RHDS 320: Concepts of Assessment & Intervention in Health Care
RHDS 402: Implications of Disability and Family
RHDS 430: Children with Disabilities
RHDS 470: Needs of the Aging
RHDS 384: Practicum in Rehabilitation Services (3SH)
RHDS 386: Internship in Rehabilitation Services (6SH)
RHDS 482: Senior Seminar
3. Children's Developmental Services Program Requirements (12 SH):
HSRS/RHDS 370: Interviewing and Case Study Methods
RHDS 442: Behavioral Techniques
RHDS 464: Rehabilitation of the Developmentally Disabled
RHDS 483: Learning Disabilities
4. Related Electives
Prerequisite requirements for graduate study or licensure may vary from school to school. A strong Arts & Sciences background is also recommended. Students should become familiar with the specific prerequisites of a particular program of interest preferably not later than their junior year. Examples include:
PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 109: Human Development
EDUC 162: Introduction to Special Education
EDUC 455: Curriculum Development for Infant & Toddler
EDUC 457: Organization & Administration of Preschool Programs
RCTR 474: Child Life Concepts
RCTR 476: Child Life Clinic
