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The course offerings at Clarion University of PA go through an extensive review process by the Committee on Courses and Programs of Study (CCPS). This course offerings list is a comprehensive list of courses that could be offered; it does not mean they are currently being offered.

For a complete list of courses offered on the current or upcoming schedules, see the Registrar's page Schedule of Classes.

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Course Id (currently sorted in Ascending order)	Course Title	Course Description
RE 270	Real Estate Fund	Introduces the broad area of real estate. Lays foundation of important principles for in-depth study. First in a two-sequence course (with RE 271) required to fulfill the educational requirement for licensure as a real estate salesperson in the state, of Pennsylvania. Each semester.
RE 271	Real Estate Practice	Introduces the practice of real estate brokerage, real estate appraisal, real estate finance, and real estate investments. Second in a two-sequence course (with RE 270) required to fulfill the educational requirement for licensure as a real estate salesperson in the state of Pennsylvania. Prerequisite: RE 270. Annually.
RE 372	Real Estate Law	Covers the legal relationships and legal instruments used in the practice of real estate. Prerequisite: RE 270. Annually.
RE 373	Real Estate Finance	A study of the methods of financing the purchase of real estate. Prerequisite or co-requisite: RE 271 or FIN 370. Annually.
RE 374	Real Estate Mktg & Brokerage	Examines real estate marketing and brokerage management. Topics include the regulatory environment, marketing, advertising, sales management, and personal selling. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: RE 271 or permission of Instructor. Offered biennially.
RE 470	Residential Real Est App	Introduces the principles of real estate appraisal. Focuses primarily upon those appraisal techniques and analyses which concern the estimation of the value of residential and commercial properties. Prerequisite or co-requisite: RE 271. Offered bienn,ially.
RE 471	Real Estate Market & Invest An	Provides the necessary background to evaluate prospective real estate investment analysis. Examines both financial and non-financial aspects of investing in real property including risk, market analysis, portfolio impacts, and income taxation consequences. Prerequisites: RE 271. Offered biennially.
RE 472	Income Prop Appraisal	Provides advanced instruction in income property appraisal. Addresses the techniques and analysis necessary to estimate the value of an income producing property. Prerequisite: RE 470. Offered on demand.
RE 475	Real Estate Mgmt	Provides instruction in the management of real property. Examines the maintenance, operation, and marketing of real estate. Prerequisite or co-requisite: RE 271. Offered biennially.
REHB 126	Intro To Human Services	This course serves as an interdisciplinary orientation to the field of human services, including education, mental health, substance abuse, gerontology, disability, youth services, rehabilitation, and criminal justice. The history and philosophy ofhuman services, human services as careers, and function of human services agencies are explored with an emphasis placed on the reciprocal interactions between human service providers and their consumers.
REHB 211	Paraeducators & Hum Ser Pract	This course serves paraprofessionals functioning as instructional assistants in the classroom and those providing home-health and long-term care services in a variety of settings. Knowledge and practical skills in the history of the profession; lega,"l requirements and parameters; mental, physical, and emotional conditions affecting students and clients; roles and responsibilites; communication; effective strategies and techniques; and required tasks in a variety of work environments will form the basis of the course. Prerequisite: REHB 126. Venango Campus.
REHB 227	Neuro Impair & Phys Disorders	Presents the major physical disabilities, the reaction of family and individuals to the disability, therapeutic procedures, rehabilitation services, and direct contacts with persons with disabilities. Prerequisite: REHB 126. Each semester on ClarionCampus, and Fall Semester at Venango Campus.
REHB 250	Human Relations Skills	Assists students in acquiring knowledge and skill in the performance of required tasks and/or roles of rehabilitative service staff in developing humanizing environments for persons with disabilities in various settings. Prerequisites: SPED 126.
REHB 295	Field Experience	A half-time, full-semester field experience in selected programs. Focuses on assisting in the delivery of human/educational services to persons with disabilities. Prerequisites: Minimum of 45 semester hours and SPED 230, 235, and 245. Offered at Venango Campus only.
REHB 296	Seminar For Rehb 295	This required companion course to REHB 295 will enable students to have the opportunity to come together to discuss their field experiences in a structured seminar setting. This will provide them with the opportunity to better understand and integra,"te agency activities such as assessment, treatment planning, team meetings, case management, and therapeutic interventions. In addition, the students will be able to discuss and appreciate agency policies, procedures, and interpersonal communication. Prerequisite: REHB 126, SPED 220, REHB 227, SPED 230, SPED 235.\|
REHB 345	Sec Trans & Voc Serv	Examines issues and options relative to secondary educational and vocational services for the disabled. Prerequisites: REHB 227 and SPED 220. Each semester.
REHB 370	Assmt in Human Serv & Rehab	This coursefeatures a practical hands-on approach to assessment with a variety of specific populations. Target groups include persons in need of human services, to include disadvantaged, developmental disabilities, mental health and substance abuse/depedency disorders, and aging and child/adolescent populations. The course covers assessment fundamentals, standardized instruments for use with specific populatins and practical techniques and strategies, leading to the formulation of therapeutictreatment plans. Prerequisities: REHB 126 and REHB 250.
REHB 378	Sem for COOP 377 & REHB 295	This required companion course to COOP 377 and/or REHB 295 enables students to have the opportunity to discuss their field experiences in a structured seminar setting, providing them with the opportunity to better understand and integrate agency activities such as assessment, treatment planning, team meetings, case management, and therapeutic interventions. In addition, the students will be able to discuss and appreciate agency policies, procedures and interpersonal communication. Prerequisite: REHB 126, SPED 245, REHB 250.\|
REHB 405	Substance Abuse	Participants study the physiological and psychosocial implication of drug or alcohol abuse, over-medication, and drug dependence, emphasizing intervention, advocacy, treatment, and prevention. Fall Semester.
REHB 410	Prev & Trmt Stg Sub Abus	Participants engage in the study of societal pressures, attempts to prevent substance abuse, and treatment strategies along with the comparative analysis of efficacy. Prerequisite: REHB 405. Spring Semester.
REHB 424	Field Exp In Rehb Sci
REHB 430	Aging & The Human Services	This course will provide information related to older adult care management from the framework of human services systems. Concepts of client triage, assessment, planning, and brokering will be reviewed within the context of identifying problems associated with aging, identifying components of human services delivery systems, and case management skill development. Prerequisite: REHB 250.
REHB 440	Prin of Psychiatric Rehb & Rec	This course introduces students to the principles of psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. Inherent in this philosophy is the belief that every individual has the capacity for recovery and that desirable treatment systems build upon strengths and," encourage and support the involvement of persons in normative community living, learning and working situations. Prerequisite: REHB 126 and REHB 250.
REHB 460	Models Of Hum Ser System	Analyzes the purposes, structure, and context of the entire network of human services delivery models in Pennsylvania with comparative reference to selected models outside of Pennsylvania. Prerequisite: REHB 227 and SPED 230. Fall, annually.
REHB 465	Assessment
REHB 470	Interven Strat Hum Serv & Rehb	This course features a practical hands-on approach to intervention and treatment with a variety of specific populations. Target groups include people with developmental disabilities, mental health and chemical dependency disorders, as well as the treatment of aging and adolescent populations. The course covers fundamental issues, knowledge and the practical application of applied strategies and techniques, including the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic treatment plans.Prerequisite: REHB 126, 250 and 370.\|
REHB 475	Admin Rehb Deliv Systems	A study of the business and personnel aspects of functioning in and managing human service delivery systems. Examines organizing, operating, and managing human service systems relative to legal, economic, and personnel standards and practices. Prepares students to interact with legal, financial, and business experts in the operation and development of rehabilitation services. Prerequisite: REHB 460. Spring, annually.
REHB 495	Fld Exp In Rehab Sci	A full-time, semester-long supervised experience that includes professional development experiences in community residential programs, vocational rehabilitation services, and MH/MR Base Service Units or similar social services. Prerequisites: REHB 460, 470, and 475. Each semester.
REHB 496	Seminar For Rehb 495	This course will enable students involved in the REHB 495 Field Experience to have bi-weekly peer contact to assure that the qualitative experience involving knowledge and values are being appropriately integrated by the students. This type of semin,ar course is required by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education for students involved in fieldwork involving direct exposure to human service agencies and clients. It is designed to complement and enhance the supervised field experienc,"e. Prerequisite: REHB 460, 475, 470.\|
REHB 510	Group Processes In Rehab	Participants engage in the study of group development, dynamics, theory, leadership styles, participant roles, techniques, and evaluation of effectiveness as applied to rehabilitative services contexts.

Course Id (currently sorted in Ascending order)

Course Title

Course Description

RE 270

Real Estate Fund

Introduces the broad area of real estate. Lays foundation of important principles for in-depth study. First in a two-sequence course (with RE 271) required to fulfill the educational requirement for licensure as a real estate salesperson in the state, of Pennsylvania. Each semester.

RE 271

Real Estate Practice

Introduces the practice of real estate brokerage, real estate appraisal, real estate finance, and real estate investments. Second in a two-sequence course (with RE 270) required to fulfill the educational requirement for licensure as a real estate salesperson in the state of Pennsylvania. Prerequisite: RE 270. Annually.

RE 372

Real Estate Law

Covers the legal relationships and legal instruments used in the practice of real estate. Prerequisite: RE 270. Annually.

RE 373

Real Estate Finance

A study of the methods of financing the purchase of real estate. Prerequisite or co-requisite: RE 271 or FIN 370. Annually.

RE 374

Real Estate Mktg & Brokerage

Examines real estate marketing and brokerage management. Topics include the regulatory environment, marketing, advertising, sales management, and personal selling. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: RE 271 or permission of Instructor. Offered biennially.

RE 470

Residential Real Est App

Introduces the principles of real estate appraisal. Focuses primarily upon those appraisal techniques and analyses which concern the estimation of the value of residential and commercial properties. Prerequisite or co-requisite: RE 271. Offered bienn,ially.

RE 471

Real Estate Market & Invest An

Provides the necessary background to evaluate prospective real estate investment analysis. Examines both financial and non-financial aspects of investing in real property including risk, market analysis, portfolio impacts, and income taxation consequences. Prerequisites: RE 271. Offered biennially.

RE 472

Income Prop Appraisal

Provides advanced instruction in income property appraisal. Addresses the techniques and analysis necessary to estimate the value of an income producing property. Prerequisite: RE 470. Offered on demand.

RE 475

Real Estate Mgmt

Provides instruction in the management of real property. Examines the maintenance, operation, and marketing of real estate. Prerequisite or co-requisite: RE 271. Offered biennially.

REHB 126

Intro To Human Services

This course serves as an interdisciplinary orientation to the field of human services, including education, mental health, substance abuse, gerontology, disability, youth services, rehabilitation, and criminal justice. The history and philosophy ofhuman services, human services as careers, and function of human services agencies are explored with an emphasis placed on the reciprocal interactions between human service providers and their consumers.

REHB 211

Paraeducators & Hum Ser Pract

This course serves paraprofessionals functioning as instructional assistants in the classroom and those providing home-health and long-term care services in a variety of settings. Knowledge and practical skills in the history of the profession; lega,"l requirements and parameters; mental, physical, and emotional conditions affecting students and clients; roles and responsibilites; communication; effective strategies and techniques; and required tasks in a variety of work environments will form the basis of the course. Prerequisite: REHB 126. Venango Campus.

REHB 227

Neuro Impair & Phys Disorders

Presents the major physical disabilities, the reaction of family and individuals to the disability, therapeutic procedures, rehabilitation services, and direct contacts with persons with disabilities. Prerequisite: REHB 126. Each semester on ClarionCampus, and Fall Semester at Venango Campus.

REHB 250

Human Relations Skills

Assists students in acquiring knowledge and skill in the performance of required tasks and/or roles of rehabilitative service staff in developing humanizing environments for persons with disabilities in various settings. Prerequisites: SPED 126.

REHB 295

Field Experience

A half-time, full-semester field experience in selected programs. Focuses on assisting in the delivery of human/educational services to persons with disabilities. Prerequisites: Minimum of 45 semester hours and SPED 230, 235, and 245. Offered at Venango Campus only.

REHB 296

Seminar For Rehb 295

This required companion course to REHB 295 will enable students to have the opportunity to come together to discuss their field experiences in a structured seminar setting. This will provide them with the opportunity to better understand and integra,"te agency activities such as assessment, treatment planning, team meetings, case management, and therapeutic interventions. In addition, the students will be able to discuss and appreciate agency policies, procedures, and interpersonal communication. Prerequisite: REHB 126, SPED 220, REHB 227, SPED 230, SPED 235.|

REHB 345

Sec Trans & Voc Serv

Examines issues and options relative to secondary educational and vocational services for the disabled. Prerequisites: REHB 227 and SPED 220. Each semester.

REHB 370

Assmt in Human Serv & Rehab

This coursefeatures a practical hands-on approach to assessment with a variety of specific populations. Target groups include persons in need of human services, to include disadvantaged, developmental disabilities, mental health and substance abuse/depedency disorders, and aging and child/adolescent populations. The course covers assessment fundamentals, standardized instruments for use with specific populatins and practical techniques and strategies, leading to the formulation of therapeutictreatment plans. Prerequisities: REHB 126 and REHB 250.

REHB 378

Sem for COOP 377 & REHB 295

This required companion course to COOP 377 and/or REHB 295 enables students to have the opportunity to discuss their field experiences in a structured seminar setting, providing them with the opportunity to better understand and integrate agency activities such as assessment, treatment planning, team meetings, case management, and therapeutic interventions. In addition, the students will be able to discuss and appreciate agency policies, procedures and interpersonal communication. Prerequisite: REHB 126, SPED 245, REHB 250.|

REHB 405

Substance Abuse

Participants study the physiological and psychosocial implication of drug or alcohol abuse, over-medication, and drug dependence, emphasizing intervention, advocacy, treatment, and prevention. Fall Semester.

REHB 410

Prev & Trmt Stg Sub Abus

Participants engage in the study of societal pressures, attempts to prevent substance abuse, and treatment strategies along with the comparative analysis of efficacy. Prerequisite: REHB 405. Spring Semester.

REHB 424

Field Exp In Rehb Sci

REHB 430

Aging & The Human Services

This course will provide information related to older adult care management from the framework of human services systems. Concepts of client triage, assessment, planning, and brokering will be reviewed within the context of identifying problems associated with aging, identifying components of human services delivery systems, and case management skill development. Prerequisite: REHB 250.

REHB 440

Prin of Psychiatric Rehb & Rec

This course introduces students to the principles of psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. Inherent in this philosophy is the belief that every individual has the capacity for recovery and that desirable treatment systems build upon strengths and," encourage and support the involvement of persons in normative community living, learning and working situations. Prerequisite: REHB 126 and REHB 250.

REHB 460

Models Of Hum Ser System

Analyzes the purposes, structure, and context of the entire network of human services delivery models in Pennsylvania with comparative reference to selected models outside of Pennsylvania. Prerequisite: REHB 227 and SPED 230. Fall, annually.

REHB 465

Assessment

REHB 470

Interven Strat Hum Serv & Rehb

This course features a practical hands-on approach to intervention and treatment with a variety of specific populations. Target groups include people with developmental disabilities, mental health and chemical dependency disorders, as well as the treatment of aging and adolescent populations. The course covers fundamental issues, knowledge and the practical application of applied strategies and techniques, including the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic treatment plans.Prerequisite: REHB 126, 250 and 370.|

REHB 475

Admin Rehb Deliv Systems

A study of the business and personnel aspects of functioning in and managing human service delivery systems. Examines organizing, operating, and managing human service systems relative to legal, economic, and personnel standards and practices. Prepares students to interact with legal, financial, and business experts in the operation and development of rehabilitation services. Prerequisite: REHB 460. Spring, annually.

REHB 495

Fld Exp In Rehab Sci

A full-time, semester-long supervised experience that includes professional development experiences in community residential programs, vocational rehabilitation services, and MH/MR Base Service Units or similar social services. Prerequisites: REHB 460, 470, and 475. Each semester.

REHB 496

Seminar For Rehb 495

This course will enable students involved in the REHB 495 Field Experience to have bi-weekly peer contact to assure that the qualitative experience involving knowledge and values are being appropriately integrated by the students. This type of semin,ar course is required by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education for students involved in fieldwork involving direct exposure to human service agencies and clients. It is designed to complement and enhance the supervised field experienc,"e. Prerequisite: REHB 460, 475, 470.|

REHB 510

Group Processes In Rehab

Participants engage in the study of group development, dynamics, theory, leadership styles, participant roles, techniques, and evaluation of effectiveness as applied to rehabilitative services contexts.