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Medical Rehabilitation

Rehablitation and Disability Studies Major
Program Concentration in Medical Rehabilitation

Students selecting this program prepare for positions in medical, social service, or educational settings associated with helping people with chronic illness and disabilities develop functional capabilities for independent and productive living. Qualified students may be selected to prepare for advanced study at the certificate or master’s degree level in such areas as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, and other medical-related allied health careers.

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
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. Medical Rehabilitation Program Requirements (12 SH):

HSRS/RHDS 370: Interviewing and Case Study Methods
RHDS 475: Integrated Medicine
RHDS 491: Neurological. Rehabilitation
RHDS 469: Behavioral Medicine Approaches

4. Related Electives

Prerequisite requirements for graduate study or certificate programs 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 the junior year.

BIOL 130/131: Anatomy and Physiology
or
BIOL 250/251: Human Structure

CHEM 121/122: General Chemistry
or
CHEM 101: Chemistry Survey

PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 109: Human Development
PSYC 135, 211, 221
SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology