I felt the Rehabilitation Services program placed an emphasis on my future and career right from the very first class. Looking back at the four years I spent at UMF I think about the support and encouragement my professors gave me on a regular basis. “My time at UMF was filled with opportunities to grow as a student and as a professional. See more about our Rehabilitation Services program in the words of our students, a recent graduate and our faculty. Visit the UMaine System State Authorization & Licensure page to learn more about the licensure requirements in other states and territories, in addition to the contact information needed to inquire further into the licensure requirements associated with this program. This program will prepare you to be eligible for licensure in the State of Maine. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of rehabilitation counselors is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2028. Nationally, demand for Rehabilitation Services professionals is expected to grow across the country with the increase in the elderly population and the needs of other groups such as veterans, people with disabilities and individuals with substance abuse disorders.According to the Maine Center for Workforce Research and Information, community and social services have had a higher than average demand for new hires.Throughout Maine and the rest of New England there is a significant need for bachelor-level trained Rehabilitation Services professionals.High Demand for Rehabilitation Professionals Faculty members will work closely with you to ensure your career goals and ambitions are attained. The program prides itself on small class sizes, approachable professors and hands-on learning through our highly selective field placements.
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Our Rehabilitation philosophy and practice focuses on client autonomy, the strengths of individuals, families and communities, and the adaptation of environments to support full inclusion. Rehabilitation Services courses draw upon many methods, including interviewing, counseling, group leadership, goal analysis, functional assessment and systems change, to prepare you to work as effective members of interdisciplinary teams. The UMF Rehabilitation Services curriculum is designed to prepare you to advocate with and for the needs of people with disabilities at both the individual and systems level. If you have a passion for working with people, this experiential-focused program will prepare you to make a difference in the lives of others. Please contact Amie Parker, Director of Equal Opportunity for USM.The University of Maine at Farmington is the only public institution in New England to offer an undergraduate degree in Rehabilitation Services, an applied human services degree aimed at helping people with at-risk conditions to live independently and function effectively in their living, learning and working environments.
The University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. If you have questions about a specific certificate program or course, contact us by email at by phone at (207) 780-5900. You can do this before you search Certificate Programs or Courses using the yellow "sign in" button at the top of the page or before you check out.
Add the course(es) to your cart then checkout to register and pay. Select your first class(es) from the courses listed at the bottom of the page.Click on the Certificate Program link below and select a program of interest.Start a certificate program in three easy steps: Our programs are recognized throughout the region and will be an asset to your resume as well as to your skill-set. Successfully completing a certificate program demonstrates your commitment to the field, your motivation to improve your skills, and your discipline to work toward a specific goal.
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