DIGITAL ADVISING SYLLABUS:
FIRST YEARS & SOPHOMORES
Major: Rehabilitation and Human Services
Academic Adjustment & Planning
Expectations of Students in the College of Education
How to Schedule an Appointment with Your Advisor
Student Support Services on Campus
Scheduling Courses for Next Semester
Academic Plans
Academic Adjustment
Expectations of Students in the
College of Education
Maintain a Clean Record
• Background checks and clearances may be required
of you in order to complete volunteer work and your
final internship. It is important that you maintain a
clean record in order to secure clearances. Failure to
do so can affect your ability to graduate.
Protect Your Brand
• As a future client services professional, it is
imperative that you maintain a positive public image
for the sake of your clients and the communities in
which you will work.
Academic Advising
228 Chambers Building
(814) 865-0488
Meet with your advisor
at least once each semester!
You and Your Advisor Will Discuss:
• Scheduling Classes
• Educational Planning: interest areas | minors | studying abroad
etc.
• Transferring Credits: high school credits | AP credits etc.
Schedule An Appointment Online:
• Username: PSU e-mail address (include @psu.edu)
• Password: Last 4 digits of your student ID number
Support Services on Campus
Penn State Learning
• Services: Peer Tutoring | Study Groups
220 Boucke Building, 814-865-1841
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions
• Services: Transfer College Credits | AP Credits
201 Shields Building, 814-865-5471
The Office of Student Aid
• Services: Financial Aid | Credit Load Requirements
314 Shields Building, 814-865-6301
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
• Services: Individual Counseling | Group Therapy
501 Student Health Center, 814-863-0395
The Office of the University Registrar
Services: Academic Calendar | Enrollment/Registration Forms
112 Shields Building, 814-865-6357
Scheduling Courses
When Can I Schedule?
• Your First Date to Register is based on your total credits
• Go to your eLion Page, under the “Schedule” tab, and select “Registration Calendar”
Why Can’t I Schedule This Course?
• Controls: Regulates a special population of students who can schedule this course
• Prerequisites: Requires a specified course be taken before scheduling another course
• Advisors do not have the ability to schedule you into these courses
• For more information about a specific course:
• Access the University Bulletin for course descriptions
• Call the number listed next to the course to contact the department directly
What is Late Drop?
• Dropping a course after the drop/add deadline through the 12 th week of class is called a
late course drop
• You have 16 late drop credits that may be used during your academic career
• Contact your advisor and the financial aid department before late dropping a course
How Many Math, Science and English
Courses Will I Need for My Major?
Math Requirements
(GQ)
6 credits
Statistics
(STAT 100, 200 or
EDSPY 101)
Science Requirements
(GN)
9 credits
Biological Science
(ANTH 021; BIOL 110, 133,
141; BI SC 001-004)
Science
Selection (GN)
Math Selection
(GQ)
Science
Selection (GN)
English Requirements
(GWS)
9 credits
ENGL 015
CAS 100 A
ENGL 202
(Can’t schedule until Sem 04)
**Discuss interest areas and minors with your advisor before making selections
Additional Courses
Required for Graduation:
Sociology
Requirements
6 credits
Psychology
Requirements
9 credits
PSYCH 100
SOC 001
PSYCH 270
SOC 119
Developmental
Psychology
(PSYCH 212, HDFS 239, or
EDPSY 010)
Additional
Courses
6 credits
Select 6 credits
from:
• CRIM
• BB H
• HD FS
• KINES
• PSYCH
• SOC
Possible Academic Plan1(Semesters 1-4)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
ENGL 015
PSYCH 100
CAS 100A
RHS 300
Rhetoric and Composition
Introduction to Psychology
Effective Speech
Introduction to RHS
SOC 119
RHS 301
Race & Ethnic Relations
Counseling as a Profession
SOC 001
Introduction to Sociology
Elective / Minor
Quantification (GQ)
Humanities Selection
(GH)
Biological Science2
(GN)
Science Selection (GN)
Arts Selection (GA)
Science Selection (GN)
Developmental
Psychology3
Elective / Minor
First Year Seminar
Elective / Minor
Health & Physical
Activity Selection (GHA)
RHS 100
Intro to Disability Culture
Arts Selection (GA)
Possible Academic Plan1(Semesters 5-8)
Semester 5
ENGL 202A or B
Statistics2
RHS 302
Client Assessment
Semester 6
Semester 7
Semester 8
RHS 303
RHS 402
RHS 495A
Group Work in RHS
Children & Families in RHS
Internship
RHS 400W
RHS 403
Case Management &
Communication Skills
Medical Aspects of
Disability
RHS 401
Community Mental Health
Practice and Services
Humanities Selection
(GH)
Elective/ minor
Elective/ minor
Elective/ minor
PSYCH 270
Abnormal Psychology
CRIM, BBH, HDFS,
PSYCH, KINES or SOC
Selection
CRIM, BBH, HDFS,
PSYCH, KINES or SOC
Selection
Full-Time Internship
Academic Adjustment
• Helps you predict your
semester and cumulative GPA
based on the grades you think
you will earn in each of your
courses:
• On your eLion page, under
Grades, click GPA Prediction
• To be considered a full time
student, you must maintain 12
credits per semester
• Dropping below full-time can
affect:
• Your Financial Aid
• Athletic Eligibility
• International Students’ Visa
Status
• (EPRs) provide a warning to
first-year students with
unsatisfactory performance
(below C-level) in one or more
courses
• Seek out your advisor for
advice/ resources that can
help with academic
improvement
GPA
Prediction Tool
“Full Time”
Status
Early Progress
Reports
Minors, Interest and The Internship
Minor Interests
Popular Minors
Special Interest Areas
Quick Facts About the Internship
Big Picture Academic Plan
Minor
Interests
Use Minor Quest
to begin exploring
minors
A minor is an
academic
program of at
least 18
credits, or 6
classes
Most minors
require at least
2 courses
taken at the
400-level
Popular Minors
Psychology
• PSYCH 100
• PSYCH 301W
(STAT 200 pre req)
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Human
Development &
Family Studies
Sociology
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SOC 001
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HD FS 129
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Special Interest Areas
Community Mental Health and Addictions
• The Community Mental Health and Addictions interest area emphasizes the skill
sets and knowledge needed to work with individuals with mental health or
addictions concerns.
Corrections Rehabilitation
• The Corrections interest area emphasizes the skill sets and knowledge needed
to function in RHS working with juvenile offenders, prisoners and individuals
with a history of incarceration.
Occupational Therapy
• The Occupational Therapy interest area provides a broad foundation for
students interested in pursuing a career as an occupational therapist.
Physical Therapy
• The Physical Therapy interest area provides a broad foundation for students
interested in pursuing a career as an physical therapist.
School Settings
• The School Settings interest area emphasizes the skill sets and knowledge
needed to provide services to children and youth within educational settings.
Quick Facts About the Internship
When:
Length:
Location:
• Your internship is the final requirement that must be completed before graduation. All
coursework for the RHS major and any minors must be completed before scheduling your
internship In your final semester.
• Fall and Spring internships require 600 hours (15 weeks)
• Summer internships require 520 hours (13 weeks)
• Students can complete their internship inside or outside of Pennsylvania. Students are
encouraged to find the best site for them in terms of location and services provided.
• Students are required to submit assignments via ANGEL
• Weekly internship logs
• Mid-semester Intern Evaluation Report
Assignments:
• Final Internship Critique
For more information, see the Internship Manual and Frequently Asked Questions
Academic Plan: RHS
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
ENGL 015
PSYCH 100
CAS 100A
RHS 300
SOC 001
Elective / Minor
SOC 119
RHS 301
Math Selection (GQ)
Humanities Selection (GH)
Biological Science1 (GN)
Science Selection (GN)
Arts Selection (GA)
Science Selection (GN)
Developmental
Psychology2
Elective / Minor
First Year Seminar
Elective / Minor
RHS 100
Arts Selection (GA)
Gen Ed Health and
Physical Activity (GHA)
Semester 5
Semester 6
Semester 7
ENGL 202A or B
RHS 303
RHS 402
Statistics3
RHS 400W
RHS 403
RHS 302
RHS 401
Elective/ minor
Humanities Selection (GH)
Elective/ minor
Elective/ minor
PSYCH 270
CRIM, BBH, HDFS,
PSYCH, KINES or SOC
Selection
CRIM, BBH, HDFS,
PSYCH, KINES or SOC
Selection
Semester 8
RHS 495A (internship)