Master's Degree Program in
Rehabilitation Counseling
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Currently ranked Fifth in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report, this 48-credit-hour program prepares rehabilitation counselors to assist persons who are physically, mentally, emotionally, or socially disabled to assume or resume their place in society. The rehabilitation counselor works with the client to develop and implement a plan to assist in such areas as independent living, job placement, supported employment, overcoming substance abuse and other physical and social barriers to living a full and satisfying life. In an accelerated program, persons with an undergraduate degree in human services/rehabilitation services can complete this program with a minimum of 42 credit hours.
The Master's Degree Program in Rehabilitation Counseling is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) which is the nationally recognized agency for the accreditation of graduate programs in rehabilitation counseling.
The rehabilitation counseling program philosophy is to help prepare professionals to empower persons with disabilities to help themselves. The rehabilitation counseling program emphasizes the philosophical foundations of rehabilitation; organizational structure of public, not-for-profit and private vocational settings; individual, group and family counseling theories; behavior and personality theory; human development; multicultural counseling; attitudinal and environmental barriers for the people with disabilities; rehabilitation services; case management; medical and psychosocial aspects of disability; job development and placement; and ethical standards for rehabilitation counselors.
Required Course Work:
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CNSL
276 Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling/Practicum
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253 Counseling Interview Skills
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259 Theories and Techniques of Counseling
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CNSL
261 Group Counseling
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278 Disability and Case Management
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CNSL
280 Job Placement and Supported Employment
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255 Career Counseling
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263 Social and Cultural Dimensions of Counseling
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281 Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities
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SPED
230 Vocational Assessment of Individuals with Disabilities
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EDUC
295 Quantitative Methods II: Research Procedures
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285 Internship I in Counseling (Rehabilitation Emphasis)
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286 Internship II in Counseling (Rehabilitation Emphasis)
· Electives (9 hours) appropriate to one's emphasis.
Electives:
Students have a variety of courses to choose from in determining electives. Among the choices are rehabilitation technology, traumatic brain injury, counseling older persons, human development, substance abuse counseling, foundations of employee assistance programs, family counseling, human sexuality, existential counseling, counseling and spirituality, counseling Latino populations, as well as courses offered within the Department of Teacher Preparation and Special Education.
Certificate Programs:
More Rehabilitation Counseling Services:
Regional Rehabilitation
Continuing Education Program (RRCEP)
The Rehabilitation Counseling Distance Education Master's Degree Program
For information regarding this program, please contact:
Dr. J. Garcia
Program Director
(202) 994-7126
E-mail: garcia@gwu.edu