REHAB 6630 - VOCATIONAL COUNSELING/CAREER DEVELOPMENT

[3 Credits]

Vocational, career, and occupational resources and systems and how to access and utilize them with individuals with disabilities are discussed in detail. This course includes a discussion of state of the art practices in areas such as supported employment, proprietary rehabilitation, and computerized vocational instruments. Students learn career development theories and how to apply them to counseling individuals with disabilities. Students make field site visits to identify community vocational resources and gain exposure to occupational classifications within local businesses and industries.