Rehabilitation Counseling
General
Program Title
Rehabilitation Counseling
Degree Designation
MS
Award Type
Masters
Program Level
Graduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
The Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling prepares students to become highly effective and competent counselors in working with people with disabilities and diverse client populations. The program equips students with professional understanding, knowledge, and skills needed to assist adolescents and adults with disabilities in achieving their maximum level of independence and functioning. Students will gain competency in navigating a global society with cultural fluency.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Status
Active
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
Bachelors Degree
Other requirements applicants MUST complete prior to admission.
The GRE is not required.
Required GPA for graduation
3
Requirements
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Gain knowledge and skills to counsel diverse populations effectively with cultural fluency.
Outcome
Understanding of one’s own beliefs, values, attitudes, and acculturative experiences and the interactions that these have within the development of multicultural competence through experiential activities.
Outcome
Develop competence in working with various cultures and subcultures in numerous types of treatment settings and various modalities (individual, family, group, and community treatment interventions) through an applied understanding of the various aspects of cultural identity and the interaction of such identity within the context of counseling.
Outcome
Attain knowledge to work with adolescents and adults, both in the private and public sectors, to assist them in achieving their maximum level of independence and functioning.
Outcome
Participate in local, state, national and global professional activities to develop intercultural skills through disability advocacy.
Outcome
Reinforce knowledge, understanding, and a professional attitude.
Outcome
Synthesize current evidence-based practices and participate in the research process.
Outcome
Develop self-understanding and preparation for doctoral-level training, licensure or certification.
Degree Maps
Major Code
7504
Program Code
7504.7504