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Indiana University Online

Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Undergraduate Certificate

IU Online’s Undergraduate Certificate in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies provides the skills and knowledge you need to empower individuals living with disabilities or undergoing rehabilitation.

Program quick facts

Course Delivery

100% Online

Total Credits

21

Campuses Hosting

  • Indianapolis

Degree Type

Undergraduate Certificate

Certificate Overview

The Undergraduate Certificate in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies helps 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

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
Core Classes for the Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Undergraduate Certificate
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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Program cost information

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Contact Student Financial Services at iuosfs@iu.edu for cost information.

Note: This program is not eligible for financial aid.

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