M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling

Course Work(see course descriptions)

The curriculum for the M.S. in rehabilitation counseling usually involves four semesters of full time study. Some of the courses required of rehabilitation counseling students are also required for other students in the department. This constitutes a professional counseling "core". Other courses emphasize theoretical issues and practical techniques specific to rehabilitation counseling.

Required Courses:

• CEP 653 Foundations of Counseling Theory
• CEP 596 Field Work (section RC)
• CEP 649 Rehabilitation Foundations
• CEP 503 Tests and Measurement
• CEP 658 Introduction to Groups
• CEP 597 Counseling Practicum
• CEP 661 Medical Aspects of Disability
• CEP 532 Introduction to Statistical Research
• CEP 547 Social Psychology of Disability and Difference
• CEP 680 Vocational Psychology
• CEP 600 Internship
• CEP 683 Vocational Placement
• CEP 700 Masters Project

Electives:

In addition to the 44 hours of required credits, students must take at least 4 credit hours of electives to total a minimum of 48 credit hours. Most students, complete the program with 50 credit hours of work or more. Electives may be chosen from courses offered in or outside of the department – courses taken outside the department should be approved by the student’s advisor. Course schedules should be planned in consultation with the academic advisor. Consult the GSE webpage for a brief description of all department and GSE course offerings.

Dual Majors:

In some instances, rehabilitation counseling majors may wish to add a second, related major to their program (e.g., School Counseling) or students in other programs may wish to complete a second major in rehabilitation counseling. Students who decide to complete a dual major prior must do so within the first semester of their programs. Under all circumstances, the Dual Major guidelines promulgated by the Department must be followed.

RRCEP II

The Regional Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program for Region II (RRCEP II and CRP RRCEP II)

RRCEP II is a program related to the Rehabilitation Counseling Program and is funded by a grant from the Rehabilitation Services Administration. Over the last 20 years, RRCEP II has provided post employment training to rehabilitation personnel in Region II (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands). You may receive some of their training in some of your classes. The RRCEP Project Director is Dr. David Burganowski, 311 Parker Hall [phone (716) 829-2065].