UW-Stout’s Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Services Online (formerly Vocational Rehabilitation) will train you to identify, provide and/or coordinate services for people with disabilities. Turn your passion for people into a meaningful career related to counseling, psychiatric rehabilitation, social work, or substance abuse and create a difference in the lives of those who deserve our support.
Program Description
The program is dedicated to promoting your academic and career success, self-growth and leadership development. As part of your educational experiences, you’ll learn about the many types of services provided to clients.
Program Highlights
Hands-on learning through two practicums providing services in the community
An experienced faculty and a national reputation for preparing graduates to work effectively with older adults and people with disabilities
Networking with community agencies
Affiliation and collaboration with the Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute
100% employment rate
Program Concentrations
Social Work
Substance Abuse Counseling
Individualized: Focuses on the student’s area of interest, ie. Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program have excellent job prospects, both in the number of openings and in the diversity of positions available. Salaries have shown a steady increase over the past several years. Three-year follow-up studies show steady advancement and salary increases.
The Rehabilitation Services program prepares you for dynamic careers in the human services field. You’ll select coursework that will prepare you for positions such as:
Residential Counselor
at Correctional Program in Wittenburg, Wis.
Disability Case Manager
Private Rehabilitation Center, Madison, Wis.
Vocational Specialist/Social Worker
Mental Health Center, Baraboo, Wis.
Counselor
Opportunity Partners, St. Paul
Manager of Residential Services
Lutheran Social Services
Jail Program Coordinator
Triniteam, Eau Claire, Wis.
Admissions
At UW-Stout, you’ll do more than earn an education—you’ll do on day one. We empower you with the skills and experiences necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic world. From innovative labs and studios to industry partnerships, we provide unparalleled opportunities for you to engage with real-world scenarios and gain invaluable hands-on experience. You’ll graduate not only with a degree but with the confidence and expertise to excel in your chosen field.
At UW-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, tomorrow’s leaders do more than earn a degree—they do on day one. Whether you’re pursuing our polytechnic advantage from a distance or returning to complete your degree, UW-Stout’s industry-focused applied learning and research and career-focused experiences will connect you with the opportunities and employers to shape the future.
