MISSION and VISION STATEMENTS Underlying all of the academic and externally funded projects based at the Interwork Institute, including the Rehabilitation Counselor Program, are the following mission and vision statements: Interwork’s core mission is to enable individuals, organizations and communities to support, appreciate, and engage diverse members in community integration through education, research, and advocacy. Our Vision is to accomplish through development of exceptional leaders in diverse educational and human service organizations using innovative and effective learner opportunities and cross-functional strategic alliances. Please our website at for more information. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The Goal of the RCP at SDSU is to: Prepare graduate trained rehabilitation counselors (qualified rehabilitation personnel) to provide vocational rehabilitation services which result in effective community adjustment with individuals with disabilities who are seeking, securing, and/or maintaining effective employment and community integration. Six essential principles operationalize this Goal: 1. The student shall assess his/her personal qualities and develop and implement an individual plan for growth and improvement through ARP 615 (Multicultural Dimensions in Counseling); ARP 684 (Rehabilitation Foundations); ARP 645A/B (Assessment and Career Development); and ARP 685A/B (Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disability). 2. The student shall develop and demonstrate the effective interpersonal skills of a rehabilitation counselor through ARP 615 (Multicultural Dimensions in Counseling); ARP 660 (Theory and Process of Counseling); ARP 648 (Group Dynamics in Rehabilitation); ARP 687 (Placement with Individuals with Disabilities); ARP 607 (Applications of Rehabilitation Technology), ARP 744 (Practicum in Rehabilitation); and ARP 745
MISSION and VISION STATEMENTS Underlying all of the academic and externally funded projects based at the Interwork Institute, including the Rehabilitation Counselor Program, are the following mission and vision statements: Interwork’s core mission is to enable individuals, organizations and communities to support, appreciate, and engage diverse members in community integration through education, research, and advocacy. Our Vision is to accomplish through development of exceptional leaders in diverse educational and human service organizations using innovative and effective learner opportunities and cross-functional strategic alliances. Please our website at for more information. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The Goal of the RCP at SDSU is to: Prepare graduate trained rehabilitation counselors (qualified rehabilitation personnel) to provide vocational rehabilitation services which result in effective community adjustment with individuals with disabilities who are seeking, securing, and/or maintaining effective employment and community integration. Six essential principles operationalize this Goal: 1. The student shall assess his/her personal qualities and develop and implement an individual plan for growth and improvement through ARP 615 (Multicultural Dimensions in Counseling); ARP 684 (Rehabilitation Foundations); ARP 645A/B (Assessment and Career Development); and ARP 685A/B (Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disability). 2. The student shall develop and demonstrate the effective interpersonal skills of a rehabilitation counselor through ARP 615 (Multicultural Dimensions in Counseling); ARP 660 (Theory and Process of Counseling); ARP 648 (Group Dynamics in Rehabilitation); ARP 687 (Placement with Individuals with Disabilities); ARP 607 (Applications of Rehabilitation Technology), ARP 744 (Practicum in Rehabilitation); and ARP 745