Assist individuals with emotional, mental, intellectual and physical disabilities and improve their quality of life.
Alabama State University’s bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation services, with a concentration in addiction studies, equips you with the knowledge and skills to serve individuals of all abilities in both traditional and underserved communities in Alabama and beyond. Our biopsychosocial approach to rehabilitation services combines research, theory and service to meet the needs of your consumers and clients.
You’ll be prepared to identify health care disparities and empower others to take charge of their lives in careers spanning allied health, counseling and rehabilitation, and social/human services.
Alabama State University, a top Historically Black College and University (HBCU), has a long history of preparing students to make a difference in their careers and communities. Our Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services program features an addiction studies concentration and offers both in-person and online coursework.
Throughout ASU’s Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services program, you’ll explore models and theories that examine the cultural, economic, political and social factors that impact disabilities, diseases and illnesses. Using a biopsychosocial approach to service delivery, our rehabilitation services degree aids you in providing effective assessments and interventions through coursework in:
During your final year, you’ll take part in two unique fieldwork opportunities that put your knowledge into action. These experiences will help hone your skills and enable you to stand out as you pursue careers in rehabilitation services or as you take on advanced studies.
Rehabilitation services professionals work in a variety of settings where they promote empowerment, inclusion and quality of life. Their expertise continues to be in high demand and employment of social and human services professionals is projected to grow 16% by 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
ASU’s bachelor of rehabilitation services degree graduates are often found working as:
Many of ASU’s rehabilitation services graduates also pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in counseling, psychology, occupational therapy and physical therapy.
Become an effective and ethical member of a multidisciplinary care team as you learn how to plan, coordinate and advocate for services for individuals with disabilities. At ASU, you’ll learn to integrate empathy into care planning and delivery of persons with disabilities as they navigate the complexities of the rehabilitation process.
Gain the knowledge and know-how you need as you:
Rehabilitation studies degree coursework takes place in the John L. Buskey Health Sciences Center, which has 10 smart classrooms, six clinical skills laboratories, a Gross Anatomy Lab, a spacious computer lab, three student resources centers, an interdisciplinary clinic and four research labs. You’ll have the resources and space you need to succeed in your studies.
Faculty members within ASU’s rehabilitation services degree are leaders in the field and licensed and/or certified practitioners in private practice and in larger health systems. These innovative instructional leaders have extensive experience in rehabilitation services and will prepare you to succeed wherever your career takes you.
Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services students are encouraged to join the Rehabilitation Services Club, which helps you to connect with your fellow classmates while building strong professional networks.
Rehabilitation services programs focused on addiction studies in the Southeast
Size of average rehabilitation services classes
Bachelor’s in rehabilitation services degrees awarded in 2020–21
Graduates from the class of 2020–21 are employed in the rehabilitation services field
My experience at ASU was great. All the instructors are willing to help in any way they can and want to put you on the right path to help you be the best outside the rehabilitation services program. I am grateful for my experience at ASU and the instructors who helped me along the way.
Anslea T.’20, Rehabilitation Services
ASU’s Department of Rehabilitation Studies provides students with the competencies needed to serve persons with disabilities. Learn how our Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services degree can help you make an impact here in Montgomery, across Alabama and beyond.
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