Master of Science in Clinical Counseling - Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

A dynamic master’s in clinical counseling degree with specializations in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Clinical counselors, especially those with specialized skills, play a crucial role in helping individuals facing mental health or disability-related problems reach their vocational, social, and personal goals. In Illinois Institute of Technology’s Clinical Counseling M.S. program, you’ll gain expertise in serving individuals with various needs in several clinical settings. Our program provides a comprehensive education in clinical rehabilitation and mental health counseling and encompasses multicultural factors such as culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. In addition to counseling theory and evidence-based practices, you’ll develop a strengths-based approach to clinical counseling, ultimately learning how to empower clients to reach their optimal mental health and personal wellness. The mission of the M.S. in Clinical Counseling program (CCP) at Illinois Tech is to offer a student-focused and evidence-based counseling curriculum that prepares students to become professional counselors trained to assist a diverse group of people who experience a mental illness, disability, andor a chronic illness across the lifespan. The CCP prepares prospective clinical rehabilitation and clinical mental health counselors for employment in numerous settings including mental health agencies, private counseling practice, publicprivate rehabilitation agencies, hospitals, correctional institutions, public schools, rehabilitation centers, social service agencies, and other organizations serving individuals with disabilities and mental health issues. It also provides advanced training for individuals presently employed in agencies and facilities offering professional counseling services. Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Diagnostic interviews, mental status examinations, symptom inventories, psychoeducational and personality assessments, biopsychosocial histories, assessments for treatment planning, and assessments for assistive technology needs. Career- and work-related assessments, including job analysis, work site modification, transferrable skills analysis, job readiness, and work hardening. Strategies to advocate for persons with disabilities. Strategies for interfacing with medical and allied health professionals, including interdisciplinary treatment teams. Strategies to consult with and educate employers, educators, and families regarding accessibility, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, and accommodations. Ability to apply multicultural competencies to rehabilitation counseling. Ability to appropriately use assistive technology principles to enhance client quality of life.

Applications are accepted for the fall and spring terms and are considered on a rolling basis. Minimum requirements for admission include:Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in psychology or a closely related fieldMinimum GPA of 3.0Two letters of recommendation (academic and/or employer)Professional statementTranscripts from all post-secondary institutions (transcripts must be uploaded into the online application system)All applications are evaluated holistically based on GPA, recommendations, and the professional statement. GRE scores are not required. Finalists will be contacted for a virtual interview.