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Addictions and Mental Health

Rehablitation and Disability Studies Major
Program Concentration in Addictions and Mental Health

This concentration prepares students for positions in a variety of substance abuse and/or mental health agency settings. Emphasis is placed on etiology, treatment planning, and referral resources for individuals with addiction and/or mental health concerns. Additional emphasis is placed on the implications of these disabilities for the family. Courses in clinical counseling, ethics, and advanced graduate work may be required for those specifically preparing for certification or licensure.

Course Requirements:

1. Springfield College General Education Program (40-46 SH):
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2. General RHDS Major Requirements (36 SH):

RHDS 126: Principles of Rehabilitation
RHDS 230: Psychology of Disability and Illness
CMDS 101: Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders
RHDS 260: Human Disease and Chronic Illness
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. Addictions and Mental Health Program Requirements (12 SH):

RHDS 370: Interviewing and Case Study Methods
RHDS 485: Treatment Methods in Subst. Abuse Rehab.
RHDS 487: Substance Abuse and Family Treatment
RHDS 492: Group Counseling

4. Related Electives

Prerequisite requirements for graduate study or certificate program vary from school to school. Students should become familiar with the specific prerequisites of a particular program of interst preferably not later than their junior year. Examples include:

PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 109: Human Development
SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology
RHDS 442: Behavioral Techniques