Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling

The Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling is designed to prepare students as professional counselors with specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to assist persons with disabilities toward achieving their personal, social, psychological, and vocational independence including appropriate employment and independent living. The curriculum prepares students to qualify for the nationally certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) credential. Graduates work in a variety of rehabilitation settings including state-federal rehabilitation agencies, mental health centers, medical centers, private rehabilitation agencies, Veteran's Administration clinics, substance use programs, schools and institutions of higher education, independent living programs, insurance companies, private practice, or other organizations serving persons with mental, emotional, social and physical disabilities. Prospective students with baccalaureate degrees can complete the comprehensive curriculum in two to three academic years. Acceleration is possible with the approved transfer of a maximum of 12 appropriate graduate course credits.

Completion, with an acceptable grade point average, of a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution.Personal interview with a department member.Educational and professional references (three).Current resume. Voluntary or paid work experience in rehabilitation or with individuals with disabilities preferred.Written statement of professional aspirations (guidelines available from Graduate Program Director).TOEFL - 80IELTS - 6.5