M.S.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling

Mission

The Rehabilitation Counselor Education program prepares rehabilitation counselors at the graduate level to work as professionals, counseling people with disabilities and assisting them to move from dependence to independence, with a primary emphasis on vocational independence. This mission is accomplished through classroom and field experiences in (1) individual and group counseling; (2) evaluation and assessment; (3) career choice and placement; (4) knowledge and use of medical and psychological information; (5) knowledge of rehabilitation principles and practice. The student experiences skills training in general counseling and vocational counseling, as well as knowledge of agency functions, case management, and use of community resources. Research skills and the demonstrated ability to function in applied rehabilitation settings is also an integral part of the program.