The graduate certificate program in Rehabilitation Counseling prepares students to assist individuals with psychiatric, developmental, cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities to achieve their maximum level of independence, integration, and inclusion into employment and the community. The certificate program is open to applicants who already possess a Masters or Doctoral degree in a related field of study, and desire to obtain certification in rehabilitation counseling through Category 3 eligibility requirements set forth by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.
The applicant must have a degree in counseling or a closely-related field from an accredited university program that meets the academic and clinical requirements for certification from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counseling Certification (CRCC), and submit the following to Graduate Admissions. Applications are accepted for the Fall semester only:
- Application for Admission to Graduate Programs (with $30 application fee)
- Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling application
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (must be in a sealed envelope or protectively e-scripted/emailed to Graduate Admissions from the sending institution)
- A letter of recommendation (must be mailed to Graduate Admissions if not submitted through the Graduate Programs online application)
- Current resume
- Informed Consent
The courses required to complete the 30-credit hour Certificate in the Rehabilitation Counseling program are listed below. All are graduate level courses offered via remote instruction:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| COUN-403 | Theories Of Counseling | 3 |
| COUN-408 | Research Seminar | 3 |
| COUN-409 | Career Development | 3 |
| COUN-433 | Foundation Of Rehabilitation Counseling | 3 |
| COUN-434 | Medical & Psychosocial Aspects Of Disability | 3 |
| COUN-435 | Work & Disability | 3 |
| COUN-436 | Case Management In Rehabilitation Counseling | 3 |
| COUN-446 | Practicum In Rehabilitation Counseling | 3 |
| COUN-463 | Internship I:Rehabilitation Counseling | 3 |
| COUN-473 | Internship II:Rehabilitation Counseling | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |