About This Degree
USU's Master of Rehabilitation Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
It is one of Utah State's highest ranked graduate programs, and according to U.S. News & World Report, its ranking is #6 in its category. Rehabilitation counselors provide services to adults with a broad range of disabilities to help them obtain gainful employment and take control of their lives.
Classes are offered through Internet-based distance education. Those who complete the program are eligible to take the national Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) examination, which USU students pass at a 94% rate on the first attempt. Program graduates are also eligible to take the National Counselor Exam and National Clinical Mental Health Counselor exam offered by the National Board for Counselor Certification (exams often required for licensure as a counselor). Almost 100 percent of graduates find employment as rehabilitation counselors.
ADVISING
At a Glance
College: Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services
Department: Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling Department
USU Locations:
- Logan campus
- Statewide campuses
Program Requirements
Career And Outcomes
Career Opportunities
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors are employed in a variety of settings, including:
- Public sector
- Community rehabilitation
- University disability resource centers
- Veteran's Administration
- Independent living centers
- Mental health centers
- Addiction centers
- Insurance agencies
- Workers' compensation
- Private practice
- Litigation and forensic settings
- Workforce services and other human resource centers
Job Outlook
USU Locations
LOGAN CAMPUS
*This degree is available at various USU locations.
Admission
Admission Requirements
Students from any undergraduate background are welcome to apply.
Application Requirements:
- Complete the online application
- Pay the $55 application fee
- Have a 3.0 or higher GPA on your last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits
- Provide transcripts of all college/university credits
- Provide three contacts for letters of recommendation
- Provide letter of intent
International students have additional admissions requirements.
Deadlines
The department has the following application deadlines:
- Fall semester - March 15
Program Requirements
Each student must complete a practicum of three credit hours that requires 100 clock hours (at least 40 hours providing direct client contact) and an internship of nine credit hours requiring 600 clock hours (at least 240 hours providing direct client contact). Both of these experiences must be completed in a community agency providing rehabilitation counseling services to people with disabilities.
Plan Options
Students receiving the MRC must complete this plan option:
- The Plan C option, which consists of coursework and an internship only; there is no thesis requirement. There is, however, a clinical internship requirement.
Financial Aid
A limited number of scholarships are available through a grant from the Rehabilitation Services Administration. These change from year to year depending on available funding, so contact the department to see what is currently available.
A variety of funding opportunities are available on the graduate school website.
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