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    Rehabilitation and Disability Studies

    Auburn University
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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    USD 60 

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines16-Aug-2023
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 50,230  / year
    Next Intake 16-Aug-2023

    Rehabilitation and Disability Studies

    About

    Our 120-credit hour Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Bachelor of Science program prepares students to become professionals in the fields of disability studies and services which include counseling, allied health fields (Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy), case management, human services, orthotics and prosthetics, and other related fields. Coursework covers the foundation and history of the disability movement. The program has a large field experience component that allows students to gain experience working with consumers in different areas of rehabilitation services. We focus on current research in rehabilitation strategies and processes.

    Freshman
    FallHoursSpringHours
    Select one of the following: 4Select one of the following: 4
    BIOL 1000 Introduction to Biology
       & BIOL 1001 Introduction to Biology Laboratory
     
    BIOL 1010 A Survey of Life
       & BIOL 1011 A Survey of Life Laboratory
     
    BIOL 1020 Principles of Biology
       & BIOL 1021 Principles of Biology Laboratory
     
    BIOL 1030 Organismal Biology
       & BIOL 1031 Organismal Biology Laboratory
     
    BIOL 1027 Honors Biology
     
    BIOL 1037 Honors Organismal Biology
     
    ENGL 1100 English Composition I3ENGL 1120 English Composition II3
    Core Fine Arts3Core Math3
    Core Social Science3PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology3
    Elective3COMM 1000 Public Speaking3
     16 16
    Sophomore
    FallHoursSpringHours
    Core Literature13Core Literature or Core Humanities3
    Core History13Core History or Core Social Science3
    BIOL 2500 Human Anatomy and Physiology I3BIOL 2510 Human Anatomy and Physiology II3
    BIOL 2501 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory1BIOL 2511 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory1
    Elective3STAT 2510 Statistics for Biological and Health Sciences (May count as STAT 2513. May also count as STAT 2507 (Honors course) if it is created in the future)3
    Philosophy CORE3PSYC elective 3000 or above3
     16 16
    Junior
    FallHoursSpringHours
    RSED 3020 Introduction to Rehabilitation (May count as RSED 3023)3RSED 3120 Assessment in Rehabilitation (May count as RSED 3123)3
    RSED 4120 Independent Living Services in Rehabilitation (May count as RSED 4123)3RSED 4910 Practicum (May count as RSED 4913)21
    RSED 4910 Practicum (May count as RSED 4913)21RSED 5020 Psychosocial Aspects of Disability (May count as RSED 5023)3
    RSED 5010 Medical Aspects of Disability (May count as RSED 5013)3RSED 5210 Occupational Information (May count as RSED 5213)3
    RSED 5340 Foundations of Substance Use Counseling (May count as RSED 5343)3RSED 5230 Rehabilitation Assistive Technology (May count as RSED 5233)3
     RSED 5300 Transition and Emerging Adulthood in Rehabilitation Services (May count as RSED 5303)3
     13 16
    Senior
    FallHoursSpringHours
    RSED 4100 Professional Communication in Rehabilitation (May count as RSED 4103)3RSED 4920 Clinical Residency (May count RSED 4923)9
    RSED 4130 Ethical Practices in Rehabilitation (May count as RSED 4133)3Electives4
    RSED 4910 Practicum (May count as RSED 4913)22UNIV 4AA0 Creed to Succeed0
    RSED 5220 Placement Services in Rehabilitation (May count as RSED 5223)3 
    ELECTIVE3 
     14 13
    Total Hours: 120
    1

    Students must complete a history sequence or a literature sequence.

    2

    Students are required to complete four hours of practicum, which may be taken over 2-4 semesters.

    Disciplines

    College of Education

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    International freshmen applicants are currently attending or graduated from high school but have not attended college (summer following high school graduation excluded).

    International Freshmen Criteria

    Admission to Auburn University is competitive. More students apply to Auburn each year than we can admit, and many have strong academic credentials. 

    Documents Needed 

    Traditional Applicant:

    A completed application includes an admissions application and an application fee; an official evaluated high school transcript, official ACT/SAT scores, official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores, affidavit financial support, and supporting bank letter. 

    Test-Optional Applicant:

    A completed application includes an admissions application and an application fee; an official evaluated high school transcript, official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores, affidavit financial support, and supporting bank letter.

    Standardized Test Requirements

    The ACT or the SAT is required of all international freshmen applicants. Official test scores must be submitted directly from the testing agency.

    Auburn University School codes are:

    • ACT 0011
    • SAT 1005

    Academic Transcripts

    International students attending a U.S. high school can send their transcripts directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. 

    Admissions Processing
    1550 E Glenn, Suite 1210
    Auburn, AL 36849

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 50,230 

    Application Fee

    USD 60 

    How to Apply

    When you are ready to apply, your application can be submitted online at auburn.edu/admissions or through the Common Application. There is no preference given to either application. We encourage you to submit the application you start. Filling out both applications may delay your file review process.

    Options

    Apply through Auburn University Summer, Fall 2023
    Apply through Common App Summer, Fall 2023
    Auburn University Spring 2024 Application Opens July 1
    • Submit your Admission Application.
    • Pay the $60 non-refundable application fee (USD).
    • ACT and/or SAT scores submitted directly from the testing agency.
    • TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores sent from the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
    • Submit your official evaluated high school transcripts.
    • Submit an Affidavit of Financial Support.
    • Submit a Supporting Bank Letter.
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