Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Studies- online

The Thomas University undergraduate Rehabilitation Studies degree prepares students to provide rehabilitation services in public and private agencies to persons with various disabilities. This undergraduate degree in Rehabilitation Studies is fully online, and will also prepare students to attain Advanced Standing status in the TU Clinical Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling Master’s program.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS :

Every state government regulates whether universities located in other states can enroll students in online programs. This process is called “state authorization.” Some states do not allow their students to enroll students in online programs at outside universities at all; other states charge the outside universities high fees to enroll even one student from that state. For this reason, Thomas University may not be able to enroll students from outside Georgia in every online program we offer. We accept students from as many states as possible. Please contact Admissions at admissions@thomasu.edu or 800.538.9784 ext 1114 to find out if your state is authorized for Thomas University.

This undergraduate degree in Rehabilitation Studies is fully online with an internship requirement, and will also further prepare you for your future career in Rehabilitation Studies. Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Studies are in high demand. In the rehabilitation field, the DOT and the O*NET are the standard used to project future employment. These sources indicate the employment needs for the next eight years for entry-level rehabilitation technicians nationwide have an average growth rate of 20 – 28% with projected job openings nationally of 189,100.

Options for a Concentration of Study:

School to Work Transitions – This concentration prepares graduates to help people access the workforce once the person with a disability leaves their school setting. Persons completing this concentration will be able to work in a variety of settings and in jobs such as case managers, case coordinators, job coaches, and/or direct care.

Addictions – This concentration prepares graduates to work with people who are struggling with alcohol and drug abuse. Students completing this concentration can take the state examination for an Associate Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor after graduation.

Gerontology – This concentration prepares graduates to work in agencies that have focused on people who are in their older adult years. It is estimated that by 2025, one-fourth of the population in the U.S. and Canada will be over 65 years old. Graduates will understand the issues related to the changing roles and responsibilities of older adults and have increased skills to work with the elderly population. Students will be able to earn a certificate in Gerontology.

Criminal justice – This concentration will provide graduates with skills in both rehabilitation and criminal justice and they will be able to pursue jobs as probation officers, security, as guardian ad items, and with social services agencies.

Located in the beautiful historic city of Thomasville, Georgia, Thomas University is a regionally accredited, non-profit university whose mission is to provide an educational experience that explores and develops each student’s full potential. Situated on 75 acres just about 30 miles north of Tallahassee, Florida, TU offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and education specialist degrees at our main campus, online, and at satellite locations in Tallahassee and across Georgia.

Our student body includes traditional students, professionals returning to college, members of the military, and citizens from around the globe. TU students participate in a wide variety of activities, including 12 varsity and junior varsity athletic teams, music, theatre, ENACTUS, Rotaract, and more. Thomas University offers customized training and certification preparation classes in a variety of areas including contracting, cyber security and project management.