Rehabilitation Counseling is a systematic process in which persons with physical, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities are assisted in achieving their personal, career, and independent living goals in the most integrated settings possible through the application of the counseling process. The counseling process involves communication, goal setting, and beneficial growth or change through self-advocacy, psychological, vocational, social, and behavioral interventions. Our five semester curriculum (60 credit hours) prepares students to become competent rehabilitation counselors.The online program offers Asynchronous and Synchronous intensive coursework as well as practicum and internship experiences
Minimum Admission Requirements
- GPA
- 2.5 or higher (undergrad transcript)
- Standardized testing requirement
- No score requirement
- English Proficiency Testing
- TOEFL/IELTS/DuoLingo
- Level of education attainment required
- Bachelor's degree
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
- Specify any program-specific admissions requirements
- Recent Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or MAT scores submitted to Graduate Studies with completed application
- Program-specific essays
- 2 essays: Please answer the following questions in 2-3 paragraphs regarding your views on multiculturalism. 1. Discuss your experiences with persons of different cultures. 2. Explain how the experiences have benefited you personally and professionally?
Additional Admission Requirements
- Personal Statement
- Yes
- # of Letters of Recommendations
- 3 letters from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant’s academic abilities and character
- Transcripts
- Bachelor's degree
- Interview
- Yes
- Portfolio / Work Samples
- Not Applicable
Other Requirements
- An applicant who meets the requirements for admission to a degree program, but who lacks the Graduate Writing Competency Test (GWCT), will be allowed to enroll for ONE SEMESTER ONLY. If a degree-seeking student’s file is not completed by the end of the initial term of enrollment, registration for the next term will not be permitted.