Rehabilitation Psychology at UW-Madison
Rehabilitation Psychology Career Pathways
Direct or Supportive Healthcare Services
Work with clients in a variety of health and helping settings. Pursue graduate programs in areas such as occupational and physical therapy, vocational rehabilitation and mental health counseling.
Advocacy and Policy
Create, advocate for, and implement policies that support people with disabilities. Work with government agencies and community organizations working to make the world more inclusive.
Disability Education
Create and deliver programming that supports and promotes the full inclusion of people with disabilities.
Human Services
Support the ongoing well-being of individuals by providing employment, independent living, or correctional services.
Top Transferable Skills Across Career Fields
- Communication
- Critical thinking/analytical skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Client-centeredness/empathy
- Advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion at individual, community, and systemic levels
Gain Experience Through
- Internships
- Job shadows
- Informational interviews
- UW student organizations
Get Connected
- UW-Madison Rehabilitation Psychology Student Organizations and Clubs:
- Join ConnectED Badgers: Arts, Health, and Education on LinkedIn and interact with alumni, faculty, staff, and peers.
Key Courses To Explore
- RP&SE 125: Health and Rehabilitation Professions
- RP&SE 300: Individuals with Disabilities
- SOC WORK 100: So you Want to Change the World?
- ED PSYCH 331: Human Development
- COUN PSY 237: Mental Health, Self-Awareness, and Social Justice
Explore: Rehabilitation Psychology Employers
Check out some of the companies and organizations that hire people on this pathway!
Meet your advising team
Rebecca Bradbury
Department of of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education
Undergraduate Program Manager
she/her
rebecca.bradbury@wisc.edu
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