SPRE 200 Individuals with Exceptionalities in Community Life (3:3:0)
This course places an emphasis on the role of individuals with disabilities in society.

SPRE 201 Community Rehabilitative Services (3:3:0)
This course covers the traditional, current, and emerging roles of the community in the rehabilitative process. Emphasis is placed on shared esponsibilities of federal, state, regional, and local agencies. Students explore pertinent legislation and implications for integrated and cooperative services. Prerequisite: SPRE 100.

SPRE 214 Behavior Management with Individuals with Exceptionalities (3:3:0)
This course addresses all elements of effective classroom management which emphasizes behavior reduction strategies that are consistent with a positive behavioral support approach. All elements of conducting a functional assessment in developing a behavioral support plan for school and /or employment settings are addressed. Prerequisite: SPRE 100, SPED 105.

SPRE 300 Developing Integrated Employment Opportunities (3:3:0)
This course is designed to help students majoring in rehabilitative services to become knowledgeable of modern designs of vocational education and career planning for individuals with disabilities, and knowledgeable of federal, state, and local regulations concerning vocational training and to develop an awareness of problems of integrating persons with disabling conditions into the general work force. Prerequisite: SPRE 100.

SPRE 301 The Vocational Rehabilitation Process (3:3:0)
This course assists students in Rehabilitative Services to develop an understanding of the vocational rehabilitative process. The roles and duties of rehabilitation counselors will be discussed, including case management, assessment and interviewing functions. Prerequisites: SPRE 100, 200, 201; SPED 105.

SPRE 315 Transition from School to Adulthood (3:3:0)
This course provides students with a proactive approach to transition planning for the provision of services that result in positive adult outcomes for students leaving the school system. Prerequisites: SPRE 100, 200, 201; SPED 105.

SPRE 486 Field Experience and Internship (12 credits)
This course consists of at least one field experience placement with populations having physical or mental disabilities in various agencies, developmental centers, rehabilitation facilities, and the like that serve the needs of that population throughout the tri-county area. Assignments in other geographical areas may be utilized when deemed appropriate and approved by the Department Chairperson. Intern supervision will be provided by the faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation.

SPRE 487 Internship Practicum (1:0:0)
The Internship Practicum meets on a regular basis to provide current interns in the Rehabilitative Services major with an opportunity to discuss current issues in their internship experiences and to further explore topics of interest. The topics within each practicum session represent immediate intern needs regarding professional growth and development. corequisite: SPRE 486 The Rehabilitative Program is being redesigned in order to continue to meet the needs of the students and adults in the field. Additional areas of training and changes in course selections and requirements may occur. Please contact the chair of the department with any questions.