The B.S. in Psychiatric Rehabilitation is a unique degree in Montana.  This degree prepares graduates for employment in the field of mental health.  Additionally, in an effort to expand employment opportunities for graduates, the core content has been changed to an emphasis in Addiction Counseling.  Employment opportunities with this degree include:  Addiction Counselor, Case Manager, Youth Counselor, Job Service Counselor, Employment Specialist, Mental Health Group Home Manager and Job Coach.  Employers in the community include CORE Enterprises, Rimrock Foundation, Mental Health Center, HRDC and Women’s Prison, Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch and Passages.

The rehabilitation curriculum is also focused on preparing professionals for employment in rehabilitation settings.  Graduates have found employment in state and private rehabilitation offices, supported employment programs, Veterans Administration, and community-based vocational programs.

This program includes an emphasis in addiction counseling.  Those seeking to meet the academic requirements to become a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) can do so through this program.  Students should be aware that licensure is controlled by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, not the College of Health Professions and Science.  Students who wish to pursue licensure should use the coursework listed below and consult with the academic requirements established by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Assess and evaluate community resources related to human service delivery
• Apply ethical principles into the professional settings
• Integrate general counseling theory and techniques into practice

Admission Requirements

All students desiring admission to the Human Services or Rehabilitation Programs are required to file an application for admission.  The application must be completed during the semester following the completion of 40 semester hours of credit, or, in the case of a transfer student, during the first semester of residence after the student has attained sophomore level.

1. A minimum of 40 semester credits is to be completed prior to admission to the Human Services Program.
2. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required in all courses completed.
3. All applicants must complete the General Education category requirements at Montana State University Billings, or at another regionally accredited institution of higher education, earning a minimum grade point average of 2.00.  Courses taken on a pass/no pass or credit/noncredit basis will not be accepted to fulfill the requirements.  Students should consult with their academic advisor.
4. A minimum grade of B in HS 345
5. The application should be accompanied by a background check and a working copy of the student’s transcript.  The application should be submitted to the faculty advisor for review and approval and signed by the advisor.
6. No internship can be completed without prior acceptance to the HS or REHA programs.

Students not accepted are encouraged to apply for admission during the next application period.  It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that a completed application is submitted by the deadline.  It is suggested that applications be submitted at least three (3) weeks prior to the end of the semester during which application is made.  If admission to the Human Services or Rehabilitation Programs is denied, the applicant may appeal the decision to the Rehabilitation & Human Services Committee of the Department.  The Department Chair serves as chair of the appeals committee.

Required Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
General Education Requirements		31
Students should consult with their advisors to determine if specific courses are necessary in order to satisfy the General Education requirements within this major.
Core Requirements
HS 345	Legal, Ethical, Prof Iss in HS	3
REHA 201	Intro to Diversity in Counslng *	3
REHA 301	Prncpls of Cnslng & Grp Theory	3
REHA 406	Assmnt in HS and Addctn Prgrms	3
REHA 498	Internship/Cooperative Educ	5
REHA 494	Seminar/Workshop	1
Subtotal		18
Rehabilitation-Addiction Counseling Emphasis
HS 335	Introduction to Counseling	3
HS 385	Behavioral Pharmacology & HS	3
HS 483	Intro to Addiction Counseling	3
HTH 411	Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Prevent	3
REHA 425	Psych Rehab & Co-Occur Dsrds	3
REHA 499	Capstone Addctn Trtmnt P & D	2
Subtotal		17
Restricted Electives
Select a minimum of 12 credits from the following. At least one course from each of the areas must be selected in consultation with an advisor.		12
Rehabilitation
REHA 216	Psycho-Soc Asp of Rehab/Addct
REHA 418	Coun for Loss & Bereavement
REHA 453	Case Mgmt & Comm Resources
REHA 498	Internship/Cooperative Educ
Psychology
PSYX 333	Psychology of Aging
PSYX 340	Abnormal Psychology
PSYX 370 & PSYX 371	Psychology of Learning and Psychology of Learning Lab
Sociology
SOCI 344	Soc of Race and Ethnicity
SOCI 380	Soc of Health and Medicine
SOCI 382/PSYX 360	Soc Psych and Social Structure
WGSS 274	Women, Culture & Society *
Minor 1		32-42
Restricted electives selected with advisor approval		6
Unrestricted electives		6-16
Total Minimum Credits		120

*

May satisfy General Education requirements.

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The minor is to be selected from the following areas in consultation with the faculty advisor:

• Business Administration
• Communication and Theatre
• Health and Physical Education
• Native American Studies
• Outdoor Adventure Leadership
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Spanish

 Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.

Suggested Plan of Study

This sample schedule is a suggested plan for students completing the four-year Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Rehabilitation degree program. Due to course schedule changes and staffing assignments, students may not be able to follow the plan exactly. Students should consult with their advisors to plan classes before registering each semester.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
First Year
Fall
WRIT 101	College Writing I	3
General Education Math		3
General Education		6
Restricted Electives		3
Total		15
Spring
General Education		9
Restricted Electives		3
Minor		3
Total		15
Second Year
Fall
REHA 201	Intro to Diversity in Counslng	3
General Education		6
Minor/Restricted Electives		6
Total		15
Spring
WRIT 201	College Writing II	3
REHA 301	Prncpls of Cnslng & Grp Theory	3
General Education		3
General Education w/Lab		4
Minor/Restricted Electives		3
Total		16
Third Year
Fall
REHA 406	Assmnt in HS and Addctn Prgrms	3
Minor/Restricted Electives		6
Electives		6
Total		15
Spring
HS 345	Legal, Ethical, Prof Iss in HS	3
HS 483	Intro to Addiction Counseling	3
REHA 498	Internship/Cooperative Educ (Community)	5
REHA 494	Seminar/Workshop	1
Minor/Restricted Electives		3
Total		15
Fourth Year
Fall
REHA 499	Capstone Addctn Trtmnt P & D	2
HS 385	Behavioral Pharmacology & HS	3
REHA 425	Psych Rehab & Co-Occur Dsrds	3
Minor/Restricted Electives		6
Total		14
Spring
Minor/Restricted Electives		3
Electives		6
HTH 411	Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Prevent	3
HS 335	Introduction to Counseling	3
Total		15