8. Introduction to Sample Sequence of Courses for the UALR RT Program

To assist you in envisioning what order you might complete the courses and how long it may take you to complete the degree, here are some sample programs of study, detailing the sequence of courses to be taken each semester. Most students find that taking two courses online, especially if they have other commitments, is the recommended number they can successfully complete during one semester. The examples show a potential program of study for a student who begins the program fall semester and takes from one to three courses each semester for an EVEN or UNEVEN calendar year.

Note: Students may start the UALR RT Program in any semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer ) with prior approval from the RT Program Coordinator (Dr. Pat Smith). Contact Information: Email: pbsmith@ualr.edu; Phone: (501) 569-3169; FAX: (501) 569-8129

A. RT Program of Study for One Course Per Semester beginning Fall in an UNEVEN numbered calendar year:

*Courses marked with an asterisk require a hands-on workshop.

Note: Courses are 3 credits each

Fall (1):

RHBL 7312 Braille and Relevant Formats

Spring (1):

COUN 7360 Rehabilitation Foundations

Summer (1):

*RHBL 5302 ST: Basic Independent Living Skills for Individuals with Visual Impairments

Fall (2):

RHBL 7315 Medical Aspects of Blindness and Associated Disabilities

Spring (2):

*RHBL 7311 Methods of Teaching Communication Skills to Persons with Impaired
[Prerequisite: Braile]

Summer (2):

COUN 7362 Psychological Aspects of Disability

Fall (3):

RHBL 7314 Principles of Rehabilitation Teaching

Spring (3):

*RHBL 7310 Methods of Teaching Independent Living Skills to Persons with Impaired Vision [prerequisite: Basic IL Skills]

Summer (3):

CNSL 7301-999 Theoretical Approaches to Counseling

Fall (4):

EDFN 7303 Introduction to Research

Spring (4):

RHBL 7325 Low Vision [prerequisite: Med. Aspects]

Summer (4):

*CNSL 7302-999 Techniques of the Counseling Interview
[prerequisite: CNSL 7301-999 or consent of the instructor]

Fall (5):

RHBL 7390 RT Practicum

Spring (5):

RHBL 7395 RT Internship

Total Credit Hours: 42

Total Time: 14 semesters

N.B. All graduate degrees must be completed within a six year time frame.

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B. RT Program of Study for One Course Per Semester beginning Fall in an EVEN numbered calendar year:

*Courses marked with an asterisk required a hands-on workshop.

Note: Courses are 3 credits each

Fall (1):

RHBL 7315 Medical Aspects of Blindness and Associated Disabilities

Spring (1):

RHBL 7325 Low Vision [prerequisite: Med. Aspects]

Summer (1):

*RHBL 5302 ST: Basic Independent Living Skills for Individuals with Visual Impairments

Fall (2):

RHBL 7312 Braille and Relevant Formats

Spring (2):

*RHBL 7310 Methods of Teaching Independent Living Skills to Persons with Impaired Vision [prerequisites: Basic IL Skills and Braille]

Summer (2):

COUN 7360 Rehabilitation Foundations

Fall (3):

CNSL 7301-999 Theoretical Approaches to Counseling

Spring (3):

*RHBL 7311 Methods of Teaching Communication Skills to Persons with Impaired Vision [prerequisite: Braille]

Summer (3):

*CNSL 7302-999 Techniques of the Counseling Interview
[prerequisite: CNSL 7301-999 or consent of the instructor]