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Want a career where you can empower lives, champion independence, and create meaningful change?
In our Disability & Rehabilitation Services program, you build the knowledge, mindset, and hands-on skills to support people with disabilities in living full and self-directed lives. You will explore disability policy and rights-based approaches, learn counseling and interpersonal techniques, and develop a strong foundation in employment supports, health perspectives, and business practices that shape inclusive organizations.
Available Scholarships
Up to $10,000Per semester in scholarship funds available for students interested in working for a state or non-profit agency serving people with disabilities. |
49 hoursCredit hours required for major toward degree completion of 120 credit hours. |
Comprehensive Curriculum
At its core, the Disability and Rehabilitation Services major focuses on supporting individuals in achieving their personal, educational, and career goals. You gain practical experience in our program that prepares you to work directly with people and collaborate across community, policy, healthcare, education, and human services settings. The curriculum focuses on five core areas: Advocacy, Employment, Disability, Business, and Working with People. Students can also customize their degree with specific areas of emphasis.
Career and Graduate Study Opportunities
The interdisciplinary nature of this major prepares students to advance their career in a number of different roles—from becoming a case manager or employment specialist, to working in community outreach or in corporate HR. It also provides a strong foundation for pursuit of graduate degrees in varying counseling fields.
Ready to turn your passion into a profession?
If you have any questions about the Disability and Rehabilitation Services program, please reach out to the individual below or sign up to receive information and updates about the Disability and Rehabilitation Services program and Drake University by requesting information.
Matt Bruinekool
Associate Professor of Counseling Education
matt.bruinekool@drake.edu
515-271-4507
Ready to Apply?
Start your application to the Disability and Rehabilitation Services program today.
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