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Department of HUMAN SERVICES AND STUDIES
The missions of the Department of Human Services and Studies are: 1) to prepare professional and clinical personnel in the fields of counseling, school psychology, rehabilitation, and leisure services; 2) to provide service to institutions and governmental and social agencies; and 3) to promote research and developmental activities that will strengthen instruction and service.
The study programs leading to degrees in leisure and rehabilitation provide professional training, course work for certification, and degree programs, as well as courses of general interest.
The counseling and human systems, combined program in counseling psychology and school psychology, and school psychology graduate programs, offer degrees only at the masters and doctoral levels. The program does offer several undergraduate courses that are part of the teacher education curriculum. For more information, refer to the Graduate Bulletin.
Detailed information on degree requirements, admission, retention, and graduation requirements is available from the departmental office.
State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites
The State of Florida has identified common course prerequisites for the following University degree programs. Specific prerequisites are required for admission into the upper-division program and must be completed by the student at either a community college or a state university prior to being admitted to these programs. Students may be admitted into the University without completing the prerequisites, but may not be admitted into the program.
The following lists the common prerequisites or their substitutions necessary for admission into these upper-division degree programs:
Therapeutic Recreation
Leisure Services-Professional
RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
The recreation and leisure services administration program offers courses leading to the bachelor of science (BS) and master of science (MS) degrees in recreation and leisure services administration. The program is nationally accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association's Council on Accreditation. The bachelor's degree is designed to prepare individuals for professional positions in such settings as resort and commercial recreation; employees' recreational division of corporate and industrial companies; college and university unions and intramurals; health/fitness centers and spas; military morale, welfare, and recreation; hospitals, rehabilitation centers, psychiatric hospitals, and drug/alcohol abuse centers; retirement communities or senior centers; convention and visitors' bureaus; municipal and county recreation departments; and youth service organizations.
With a bachelor's degree from this program, students may qualify for employment as assistant program director, therapeutic recreation specialist, program/activities director or coordinator, assistant recreation center director, athletic/aquatic coordinator, and fitness specialist.
At the graduate level, the master's degree is designed to prepare individuals for administrative and management positions of recreation/leisure/park agencies. Students may select one of many curricular concentrations, such as public administration, gerontology, or college teaching. The graduate curriculum is designed to meet the interests and needs of the students. Course work may be designed for other specialty areas, such as leisure education and counseling, therapeutic recreation, computer applications in leisure delivery systems, and leisure research.
Admission
Applicants for admission to The Florida State University must also apply directly to the recreation and leisure services administration program. Admission to the undergraduate program is based upon the following materials: 1) formal application with a statement of professional goals; and 2) minimum cumulative (all college/university course work) grade point average (GPA) of 2.50. If space is available, and if students have earned at least a 2.35 cumulative GPA, they may be accepted on a probationary status. For application materials, contact: Undergraduate Coordinator, Recreation and Leisure Services Administration, 215 Stone Building, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-3001.
Degree Requirements
To earn a bachelor's degree in leisure services and studies, students must successfully complete a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours at the upper-division level. The sixty (60) semester hours include: 1) thirty (30) semester hours of required course work-LEI 3161, 3420, 3400, 4500, 4521, 4574, 4602, 4881, 4930; 2) two (2) semester hours of fieldwork-LEI 4921r; 3) fifteen (15) semester hours of internship-LEI 4940r; and 4) nine (9) semester hours of elective course work. Students must be certified in First Aid/CPR prior to enrolling in LEI 4940 Practicum in Leisure Services.
Students in therapeutic recreation are required to successfully complete the required core course work, fieldwork, and internship, as well as the following courses: LEI 4703, 4712, 4713, 4816; abnormal psychology. Therapeutic recreation students are not required to take LEI 4574.
To be eligible for the internship, which is scheduled the last semester of the program of study, students must have earned a 2.5 cumulative GPA in all college course work and a 2.5 GPA in all courses bearing the prefix LEI. A minimum grade of C- or better must be earned in all program course work.
REHABILITATION SERVICES
The purpose of the baccalaureate program in rehabilitation services is to provide students with professional knowledge and competencies required of entry-level, direct-service providers in a wide variety of public and private service agencies. Among the kinds of occupations available for graduates are mental health technicians, case managers, psychological aides, behavior specialists, job coaches and advisors, disability-focused assistants, gerontological assistants, drug and alcohol treatment specialists, occupational specialists and correctional specialists.
Admission
New students are admitted in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students must complete an interview with the program coordinator and must meet the University requirements for initial admission and/or matriculation from the lower division.
Degree Requirements
The baccalaureate degree in rehabilitation services requires students to complete sixty (60) semester hours at the upper-division level. This curriculum includes seven courses (thirty-six [36] semester hours) in rehabilitation services and eight required electives (twenty-four [24] semester hours). Rehabilitation core courses include: MHS 4001; RCS 4081, 4109, 4428, 4820; and SDS 3340, 4481. The required elective courses consist of completing a minimum of one course in eight knowledge domains that are relevant to rehabilitation. The eight domains include: Assessment; Human Growth and Development; Abnormal Behavior; Family Systems; Social Issues and Groups; Self-Management for Wellness; Social Systems and Disciplines; and Organizational Life. A complete and current listing of the menu of choices for satisfying the completion of required elective courses is available through the undergraduate student advisor.
Minor
A minor is available in rehabilitation services. Courses required for the minor are: MHS 4001; RCS 4080, 4109, 4428; and SDS 3340.
Definition of Prefixes
LEI - Leisure
MHS - Mental Health Services
PCO - Psychology for Counseling
PSB - Psychobiology and Neuroscience
RCS - Rehabilitative Counseling Services
SDS - Student Development Services
SPS - School Psychology
Undergraduate Courses
LEI 1186.Leisure and Recreation: A Cross-Cultural Approach (3). An examination of the leisure and recreation behaviors of people in different cultures. The cultural, political, social, and economic influences on leisure and recreation behaviors will be examined.
LEI 3161.Philosophical, Social, and Behavioral Foundations of Leisure (4). Introduces students to concepts and foundations of the movement of recreation/leisure/play. Discusses dynamic social and cultural forces to concepts which influence leisure.
LEI 3400.Program Planning in Leisure Systems (4). Develop, apply, and evaluate the program planning process of assessment, defining program objectives, development, implementation, and evaluation.
LEI 3420.Analysis and Utilization of Leisure Activities (4). Development and understanding of leisure activities and how these activities meet the needs of individuals in todays society.
LEI 3701.Human Development and Functioning in Leisure (4). Examines the role of human development and functioning for the entire age spectrum, including disabilities.
LEI 3949r.Cooperative Education Work Experience (0). (S/U grade only.)
LEI 4500.Administration of Leisure Systems (4). The course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts, theories, principles, and practices of administering and budgeting for a leisure service agency.
LEI 4521.Supervision of Personnel in Leisure Systems (4). Prerequisites: LEI 3161, 3420, 3701. The course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts, theories, principles, and practices in supervising personnel in leisure delivery systems.
LEI 4574.Design and Delivery of Leisure Programs (3). Designed to provide students an introduction into marketing leisure programs, services, and facilities. Media strategies and applications specific to the leisure field will be studied.
LEI 4602.Planning and Maintenance of Facilities in Leisure Systems (3). Provide basic information for the planning and maintenance of leisure areas and facilities.
LEI 4703.Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation (3). An introductory survey of the field of therapeutic recreation practice including: the study of concepts, history, and philosophy; nature and settings of service delivery; enabling legislation; and roles and functions of therapeutic recreation professionals.
LEI 4712.Clinical Aspects of Therapeutic Recreation (4). In-depth survey of the concepts associated with the clinical application of therapeutic recreation including: medical and psychiatric terminology; etiology, characteristics, and implications of leisure needs by the ill and disabled; adaptive devices and assistive techniques.
LEI 4713.Principles and Procedures of Therapeutic Recreation Practice (3). An in-depth study of principles and practices used in therapeutic recreation service delivery, unique administrative concerns to service participation in health care industries, and professional issues relevant to therapeutic recreation practice.
LEI 4816.Leisure Education (3). This course focuses upon developing an understanding of the goals, objectives and philosophy of leisure education. It also includes the methods and techniques utilized to educate for leisure as well as planning and implementing leisure education in a variety of settings.
LEI 4881.Assessment, Research, and Evaluation in Leisure Systems (3). Enables students to assess leisure functions, interests, and behaviors and teach students to understand and critique research findings in leisure settings.
LEI 4906r. Directed Individual Study (1-3). May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
LEI 4921r. Fieldwork in Leisure Services (1-3). (S/U grade only.) Provides the student an opportunity to gain practical experience in an organized leisure setting. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.
LEI 4930.Senior Seminar in Leisure Studies (1). Prerequisite: LEI 3161. The seminar is designed to introduce the current problems facing the leisure profession and the practitioner and to teach students to effectively discuss issues in a seminar setting.
LEI 4932r.Special Topics in Leisure Services (3). Current topics in Leisure Services are studied in depth. May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.
LEI 4940r.Practicum in Leisure Services (15). Full-time experience in a leisure agency under the supervision of a professional practice practitioner. May be repeated to a maximum of thirty (30) semester hours.
MHS 3949r.Cooperative Education Work Experience (0). (S/U grade only.)
MHS 4001.The Human Services Profession (3). An exploration of the nature of human service work. Analyzes past, present, and future issues in human service work. Human service professions and systems approaches. Personal, career, and family development. The delivery of human services. Program development and evaluation, with a special emphasis upon the rehabilitation process.
MHS 4460r.Crisis Intervention Counseling: Theory and Practice (1-3). Training in basic helping skills for dealing with people in crisis situations, specifically telephone hotline training. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.
MHS 4905r.Directed Individual Study (1-3). May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
RCS 3061.Survey of Life Span Development: Preventive and Interventive Strategies for People with Normal or Abnormal Development, Disabilities, or Disease (4). Course examines the human development, both normal and abnormal of an individual across the entire age span, from psychomotor, cognitive and affective perspectives. Special emphasis is placed on the adolescent, young, adulthood, middle adulthood and late adulthood developmental stages of life.
RCS 4081.Medical Aspects of Disability and Chronic Illness (3). An introduction to the structure of medicine in the United States. A survey of medical specialties and terminology; a survey of body systems, common malfunctions, therapeutic services, and restorative techniques.
RCS 4109.Helping Strategies and Case Management in Rehabilitation (5). Training in basic interviewing techniques and case management skills in rehabilitation. Includes case recording, ecological assessment, individual treatment planning, crisis intervention, referral and interdisciplinary collaboration. Requires forty-five (45) hours of appropriate community service at an approved site.
RCS 4428.Psychosocial Aspects of Diversity (4). Examines the psychological and the social factors related to adjustment and diverse populations, including minorities, women, persons with disabilities and other adults. Students are required to complete forty-five (45) hours of community service at an approved site.
RCS 4820r.Internship in Rehabilitation (1-15). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: EGC 4064, 4163, 4373. Full semester internship in a human services setting. May be repeated to a maximum of fifteen (15) semester hours.
RCS 4930r.Special Topics in Rehabilitation Counseling (1-4). Special topics in rehabilitation counseling are studied in depth. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
SDS 3340r.Introduction to Career Development (1-3). Principles and practices of career planning and management, including use of self-assessment, career resources, and employability skill guides. May be repeated to a maximum of three (3) semester hours.
SDS 4481.Communication and Human Relations (3). Relevant dimensions of the helping relationship and the development of effective communications skills.
Graduate Courses
LEI 5171. Philosophical, Social, and Behavioral Foundations of Leisure (3).
LEI 5185. Current Issues in Leisure (1).
LEI 5530. Problems of Staff Development (3).
LEI 5555. Analysis and Management of Leisure Systems (3).
LEI 5576. Fiscal Policy and Management of Leisure Systems (3).
LEI 5815. Leisure Education (3).
LEI 5889. Research in Leisure Services (3).
LEI 5908r. Directed Individual Study (1-3).
LEI 5915r. Supervised Research (1-4). (S/U grade only.)
LEI 5941. Practicum in Leisure Services (9).
LEI 5944r. Fieldwork in Leisure Services (1-3).
LEI 5945r. Supervised Teaching (1-4).(S/U grade only.)
MHS 5005. Foundations of Counseling and Rehabilitation (3).
MHS 5060. Psychosocial and Multicultural Aspects of Counseling (3).
MHS 5310. Counseling Technology and Information Systems (3).
MHS 5340. Foundations of Career Development (3).
MHS 5341. Career Development Program Design and Evaluation (3).
MHS 5400. Introduction to Counseling Theories and Techniques (4).
MHS 5419. Systems Approach to Counseling (3).
MHS 5511. Group Counseling: Theory and Practice (3).
MHS 5710. Research in Human Services (3).
MHS 5800r. Practicum: Counseling Concepts and Case Management (4).
MHS 5801. Practicum in Counseling and Rehabilitation (4).
MHS 5860r. Supervised Teaching (1-4). (S/U grade only.)
MHS 5905r. Directed Individual Study (1-3).
MHS 5915r. Supervised Research (1-4). (S/U grade only.)
MHS 6220. Individual Appraisal in Counseling (3).
MHS 6300. Theories of Vocational Behavior (3).
MHS 6401. Individual Counseling Theories (3).
MHS 6410. Behavior Management: Principles and Applications (3).
MHS 6600. Consultation and Organizational Development (3).
MHS 6610. Supervision (3).
MHS 6630. Program Development and Evaluation in Counseling (3).
MHS 6715. Design and Critical Review of Research in Counseling (3).
MHS 6801. Advanced Group or Individual Counseling Practicum (4).
MHS 6820r. Counseling Internship (3-6). (S/U grade only.)
MHS 6938r. Special Topics in Counseling Psychology (3).
MHS 6970r. Thesis (3-6). (S/U grade only.)
MHS 6973r. Specialist in Education Thesis (3-6). (S/U grade only.)
PCO 5095. Computer Applications in Counseling Psychology and other HumanServices (3).
PCO 6855. Historical, Ethical, and Legal Aspects of Counseling Psychology (3).
PCO 6930. Integrative Seminar (3).
PSB 5065. Biological Bases of Learning and Behavior (3).
RCS 5080. Medical Aspects of Disability (3).
RCS 5250. Assessment in Counseling and Rehabilitation (3).
RCS 5320. Placement Methods and Techniques (3).
RCS 5620. Administration and Supervision in Rehabilitation (3).
RCS 5845r. Leadership Practicum in Rehabilitation (3-6).
RCS 5930r. Special Topics in Rehabilitation (2).
RCS 6400. Advanced Theories and Principles of Rehabilitation (3).
SDS 5820r. Internship (6-12). (S/U grade only.)
SPS 5055. Foundations of School Psychology (3).
SPS 5105. Social-Emotional Disorders of Children and Adolescents: Characteristics and Assessment (3).
SPS 5191. Assessment of Intelligence (4).
SPS 5192. Psychoeducational Assessment and Intervention (4).
SPS 5193. Laboratory in the Assessment of Social-Emotional Problems of Children and Adolescents (1). (S/U grade only.)
SPS 5615. Counseling Children and Adolescents (3).
SPS 5945r. Practicum in School Psychology (3-6). (S/U grade only.)
SPS 6948r. Internship in School Psychology (3-6). (S/U grade only.)
For listings relating to graduate course work for thesis, dissertation, and masters and doctoral examinations and defense, consult the Graduate Bulletin.