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Paul Leung, Director of Undergraduate Rehabilitation Program
Tom Barton, Director of Social Work Program
Professors Barton, Leung, Quinn. Associate Professors Bodenhamer-Davis, Evenson, Holloway. Assistant Professors Catalano, Smith, Sneed, Thomas. Instructional Assistant Professors Gomez, Jackson, Lacy.
The Department of Rehabilitation, Social Work and Addictions offers a graduate degree in rehabilitation counseling. Undergraduate degrees are offered in human service management and leadership (BS), rehabilitation studies (BS) and in social work (BSW). In addition, a minor and two different certificates in substance abuse and addictions and one certificate in rehabilitation studies are available.
Upon graduation, students are qualified for positions in a variety of human service settings, including mental health centers, hospitals, mental retardation programs, rehabilitation programs, child welfare settings, correctional facilities, aging programs, community living facilities, private nonprofit human service programs and alcohol and drug abuse programs, among others. Labor market trends forecast continued growth in human service professions. The undergraduate degrees also prepare students for entry into graduate programs in rehabilitation or social work, often with advanced standing.
The department’s undergraduate programs are structured to meet the needs and interests of students transferring from community colleges. Transfer students receive close advising to facilitate articulation.
Extensive practical experience in community placements is combined with comprehensive classroom curricula to build an in-depth and well-rounded program. A low faculty/student ratio allows students to receive highly individualized academic support from instructors. A College of Public Affairs and Community Service degree program advisor plays a significant role in the development of a degree plan that meets the individual student’s needs and interests.
Social work graduates are eligible to take the examination for licensure as a social worker by the State of Texas. Students completing either degree program can meet the educational portion of the requirements for licensure as a chemical dependency counselor.
The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas:
The department also offers minors in human service management and leadership, human services, rehabilitation studies, and substance abuse and addictions, as well as two different certificates in addictions and one certificate in rehabilitation studies.
This program is designed for students who wish to pursue a professional career in one of the many occupational areas within the field of human and social services. The program is structured to accommodate students who transfer to UNT from community colleges. A major strength of the program is its close affiliation with employers and service providers within the Dallas–Fort Worth region. This program is offered at the UNT Dallas Campus.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in human service management and leadership include the following.
1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the “General University Requirements” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service requirements.
2. Major Requirements: Completion of a minimum of 33 hours from the human service curriculum, of which 27 must be advanced. Preferred courses include HSML 3000, 4000, 4700, 4750, 4850; COMS 4300, 4400; MGMT 4470; RHAB 3000, 3900; SOCI 4350. Students should complete 3000-level courses before enrolling in 4000-level courses. Prerequisites are given in course descriptions and in the online Schedule of Classes at www.unt.edu/registrar.
3. Specialization/Certificate Program Requirements: A minimum of 12 hours in one of the approved human services specialization or certificate programs. Advanced-level course work is required for these areas.
Alternative Dispute Resolution – 12 hours
American Humanics
Applied Gerontology – 12 hours
Criminalistics – 15 hours
Substance Abuse/Addictions – 12 hours
Volunteer and Community Resource Management – 15 hours
4. Other Course Requirements: Students are strongly advised to take the following courses as part of their associate degree curriculum, the UNT core curriculum or as elective course work:
5. Electives: Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum Requirements. Students are responsible for completing the total minimum hours required for the degree.
6. Other Requirements:
The Bachelor of Science with a major in rehabilitation studies is approved by the Undergraduate Rehabilitation Registry (Council on Rehabilitation Education, 1699 Woodfield Road, Suite 300, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, 847-944-1345).
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in rehabilitation studies must meet the following requirements:
1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the “General University Requirements” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service requirements.
2. Major Requirements: Major of 39 hours, including 21 hours in rehabilitation studies, plus 3 hours of course work in addictions (RHAB 4450 is recommended for all majors); 3 hours of RHAB 4860, Professionalism and Leadership; RHAB 4880, Practicum in Rehabilitation; SOWK 3500 or PSYC 3620; PSYC 4610.
3. Other Course Requirements: Students are advised to take:
If these recommended courses are not taken to fulfill university core requirements, they must be taken elsewhere in the degree plan.
4. Minor: Minor of 18 hours, of which 6 must be advanced, may be selected with the approval of the academic advisor. Students are advised to give careful consideration to career goals when selecting their minor area of study. A minor is not required.
5. Electives: Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement and/or the minimum total hours (120) required for the degree.
6. Other Requirements:
Students interested in majoring in rehabilitation studies should make an appointment with the undergraduate program coordinator for an initial interview, which will provide information about the program and its appropriateness for that student. Upon admission into the program, the student is assigned an academic advisor. The student works with that advisor in the development of a degree plan and throughout the academic program until graduation.
A minor in human service management and leadership requires 18 semester credit hours, including a minimum of 6 advanced hours. The minor requires the following three courses: HSML 3000, Human Service in the Nonprofit Sector; HSML 4700, Program Planning and Evaluation; and FINA 3770, Finance. The student and the faculty advisor for the human service program jointly select the remaining 9 hours.
Human services is an emerging professional identity and there is a high demand for trained human service workers in many settings.
A minor in human services requires the completion of RHAB 3000 and SOWK 1450, plus four courses selected from the following: RHAB 3050, 3100, 3200, 3400, 3900, 4100, 4450, and SOWK 2430, 3500, 3870 or 4540. Students must take courses from at least two of the following areas: social work, addictions and rehabilitation studies.
Because of its compatibility with other human service fields, rehabilitation provides an appropriate minor for students majoring in such areas as psychology, social work, recreation, aging, health education and criminal justice. A minor in rehabilitation is composed of RHAB 3100, 3200, 4700, plus three other rehabilitation courses selected by the student and the advisor.
The minor in substance abuse and addictions is designed for students interested in working with persons experiencing addictive disorders. The minor may fulfill the educational requirements for licensure as a chemical dependency counselor. Courses cover all levels of alcohol and drug use, as well as other behavioral addictions; their symptomology, personal and social impacts, and treatment. The minor consists of the following courses: RHAB 3050 and 4125, along with any four of the following: RHAB 3250, 4050, 4150, 4250, 4350 and 4450. Students seeking licensure are strongly advised to take RHAB 4050, 4150 and 4250.
The undergraduate academic certificate in rehabilitation studies provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills for interaction with individuals with disabilities. This certificate is recommended for students in other disciplines who seek a basic understanding of the disability experience or who wish to add disability-related knowledge and skills to their professional preparation. Students must complete four courses, including RHAB 3100, 3200, 3900 and 4700.
The undergraduate academic certificate in substance abuse treatment provides a basic foundation for becoming a licensed chemical dependency counselor for those whose degree is in a state (Department of Human Services) approved major. Completion of the certificate also contributes to skills applicable in any human service field. Required courses are RHAB 3050, 4050 4125, and 4150.
The undergraduate academic certificate in substance abuse studies allows students to pursue their own interests in substance abuse and treatment. It allows the flexibility to study any area of alcohol and drug abuse for personal or professional application other than counselor licensure. RHAB 3050 is required as a foundation course. Students can then choose any other three addictions courses (RHAB 3250, 4050, 4125, 4150, 4250, 4350 or 4450) to complete the certificate.
Students majoring in rehabilitation studies are eligible to apply for the Rehabilitation Services Administration, Fort Worth Area Chapter Texas Rehabilitation Association and the Ken Miner Memorial scholarships, available only to undergraduate and graduate students in the rehabilitation program. Applications are available in February in the departmental office. Students interested in applying for these scholarships should contact the coordinator of the rehabilitation program.
The department offers a degree program leading to the Master of Science with a major in rehabilitation counseling. For complete information, consult the Graduate Catalog.
The Bachelor of Social Work degree program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (1725 Duke Street, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314-3457; 703-683-8080, ext. 205).
Students may indicate an intention of majoring in social work at any point during the early part of their academic career by declaring a pre-social work major. They may consult with social work and College of Public Affairs and Community Service advisors regarding degree requirements at any time. However, formal acceptance into the social work major occurs only after completion of the designated pre-major courses, completion of a term-by-term (semester-by-semester) course plan with the social work advisor, and submission and approval of a formal application for admission. Applications to the major are due on approximately the 30th calendar day of the term/semester in which pre-major courses are in process or are completed. Applications are accepted during the fall and spring terms/semesters only. The number of available slots is limited, so admission may be restricted. An application form and instructions are available in the department office. Students must adhere to the program’s course sequencing and prerequisite schedule. The 12-credit-hour block practicum is offered during the fall and spring terms/semesters and requires approximately 32–35 hours per week in an agency over the term/semester, for a total of no less than 420 hours.
Pre-major courses include: SOWK 1450 and 2430 (each with a minimum grade of C), SOCI 1520, BIOL 1112 and PSYC 1630.
Candidates for the Bachelor of Social Work must meet the following requirements:
1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work degree as specified in the “General University Requirements” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service requirements.
2. Major Requirements: Major of 55 hours in social work and related required courses.
3. Other Course Requirements: Follow social work course sequencing for the final five terms/semesters before graduation (other courses may be taken during these terms/semesters as well as the indicated social work courses):
Fifth Term/Semester Before Graduation: Finish pre-major courses (SOWK 1450, 2430; SOCI 1520; BIOL 1112; PSYC 1630), obtain a degree audit from the College of Public Affairs and Community Service advisor, obtain term-by-term (semester-by-semester) plan from social work program advisor and apply to program.
Fourth Term/Semester Before Graduation: SOWK 3500, 3800, 3870 and 4540.
Third Term/Semester Before Graduation: SOWK 4500, 4800 and SOCI 4880.
Second Term/Semester Before Graduation: SOWK 4430 and 4810.
Term/Semester Student Plans to Graduate: SOWK 4870 and 4875.
4. Minor: None required.
5. Electives: Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours (120) required for the degree.
6. Other Requirements:
A suggested arrangement of courses follows. In many cases the student will be able to take courses other than those listed.
Although a major in social work is not offered at the graduate level, graduate courses in social work are offered and may be taken as supporting work at the master’s or doctoral level. Descriptions of social work graduate courses may be found in the Graduate Catalog.
All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.
The “Course and Subject Guide,” found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as a table of contents and provides quick access to subject areas and prefixes.
Date of initial release: July 1, 2009 — Copyright © 2008 University of North Texas
Page updated:
March 22, 2010
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