Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling - Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Option, M.S

The M.S. in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling is a 60-unit accredited program that prepares culturally competent counselors using evidence-based and emerging best practices in an ethical manner while adhering to the Code of Professional Ethics and Scope of Practice for the profession. Students have two options: Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Students have the ability to pursue certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and National Certified Counselor, as well as meet the eligibility requirements for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credential. The program has earned top rankings in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, and is a national leader in hands-on, real-world rehabilitation in California and beyond. The Option in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC) is a 60-unit program designed for individuals seeking advanced preparation for careers in serving individuals with disabilities in both private and public rehabilitation agencies and programs. This accredited option prepares culturally competent counselors using evidence-based and emerging best practices to work with a range of disabilities. The program has earned top rankings in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and is a national leader in hands-on, real world rehabilitation experience in California and beyond.

M. S. in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program requires a minimum 3.0 GPA, a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendations, interview by the program faculty and the recommended completion of the following prerequisite course (or its equivalent), earning a letter grade of C or better: ERE 153. Program prerequisites may not be counted toward the Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. The prerequisites may be completed during the first semester of the program, but students may not complete more than 10 units of 200-level coursework before obtaining classified standing (full admission to the program).