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Master's Degree

Students pursuing a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling take a minimum of 15 courses (48 credits). Students who have a master’s degree in a related area and enroll in the graduate program in rehabilitation counseling may request a waiver of up to 12 credits. Contact the program director for more information.

Required courses:

  • Research Methods
  • Foundations for Rehabilitation Counseling: History, Principles, Laws and Ethics
  • Developmental Issues in Counseling
  • Counseling and Personality Theory
  • Systems Theory and Family Therapy
  • Practicum and Seminar I
  • Practicum and Seminar II
  • Cultural and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
  • Substance Abuse Counseling and Rehabilitation
  • The Psychology of Group Process
  • Career Development: Work and Disability Issues
  • Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disability
  • Evaluation and Assessment
  • Vocational Rehabilitation, Case Management and Employment
  • Rehabilitation Counseling Internship and Seminar