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2016-2017 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RHDS 505 - Rehabilitation Counseling and Services: History, Philosophy, Ethics, and Practice


This course is an introduction to the historical foundation, philosophy, and ethical principles of rehabilitation counseling and services. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of the scope of practice of rehabilitation counselors and the rehabilitation process as it relates to professional ethics and legal issues for people with chronic illnesses or disabilities.  Students will become familiar with private/public sector counseling roles and functions through lectures, readings, group discussion, and selected case study exercises.

Credits: 3