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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 21
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $317.26
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $412.44
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Degree Overview
The Undergraduate Certificate in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies helps youhelps you to recognize and address issues that face people with disabilities. You’ll take courses covering medical terminology, psychological aspects of disabilities, medical aspects of disabilities, adaptive rehabilitation technology, rehabilitation case management, and proposal writing for community-based rehabilitation programs. You will also complete a practicum in rehabilitation and disability.
Upon completion of the program, you will have the entry-level skills and competencies you need for professional work in a variety of programs that serve individuals.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- Admissions requirements vary.
To apply to this program:
- Complete application for admission.
- Submit official transcripts
- International applicants may be asked for additional materials.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester:
Priority first-year deadline: June 1
Priority transfer deadline: July 1
Spring Semester:
Priority deadline: December 1
Summer Semester:
Priority deadline: March 16
Summer session II
Priority deadline: May 1
Note: This program is not eligible for financial aid.
Your IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies prepares you to work in a wide variety of settings in such careers as:
- Disability advocate
- Case manager
- Program coordinator
- Rehabilitation counselor
- Medical device sales representative
To earn the Undergraduate Certificate in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, you must complete 21 credit hours in rehabilitation and disability studies core courses.
Core
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
HIM-M 330 |
Medical Terminology |
3 Credits |
|
SHRS-W 320 |
Survey of Adaptive Rehabilitation Technology |
3 Credits |
|
SHRS-W 330 |
Approaches to Rehabilitation Case Management |
3 Credits |
|
SHRS-W 340 |
Psychological Aspects of Disabilities |
3 Credits |
|
SHRS-W 420 |
Proposal Writing for Community Based Rehabilitation Programs |
3 Credits |
|
SHRS-W 430 |
Practicum in Rehabilitation and Disability |
3 Credits |
|
SHRS-W 440 |
Medical Aspects of Disabilities |
3 Credits |
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