Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling
The MS in Rehabilitation Counseling is a 36 credit hour program designed to provide students with an introduction to the field of Rehabilitation. This program intends to teach counseling and rehabilitation theories, applied counseling approaches, and clinical skills necessary for professionals to assist individuals with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities achieve their maximum level of functioning.
Graduates of the program will:
- Receive training in areas of case management, counseling skills, testing, and behavioral medicine
- Enhance the personal, social, and economic independence of individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses in partnership with faculty and community agencies
- Recommend appropriate rehabilitation services to help the individual with disabilities become more independent and employable
- Be prepared and capable to work as a professional in the field of rehabilitation counseling and/or seek admissions to a program for additional training, education, or licensure
- Acquire a relevant and current education aligned with the Counsel on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) Accreditation Standards and outcomes
Major Coursework
Core Rehabilitation Counseling Curriculum (15 hours)
- Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management
- Lifestyle & Career Counseling
- Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation Counseling
- Behavioral Medicine in Rehabilitation
- Practicum in Rehabilitation Counseling
Psychology & Counseling Courses (21 hours)
- Research Methods & Statistics
- Advanced Human Growth and Development
- Social & Cultural Issues in Counseling
- Testing & Appraisal of Individuals
- Personality & Counseling Theories
- Counseling Skills
- Group Process in Counseling
For more information, contact the admissions office or Dr. John Brinkman (MS Psychology Program Director) at 260-399-7700 ext.8425. For information on the admission requirements, please go here.