Top-Ranked Accredited Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling MS | Flexible Format
Advance your skills in a program with a 60-year tradition of excellence. Now offering up to 75% tuition scholarships and fully online or on-campus/online study options.
The University of Scranton’s Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling master's program is consistently recognized as a national leader, currently ranked #49 in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report.
Our program is nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the accrediting body for the counseling profession. It is one of only five programs in the Northeast to hold this accreditation.
Starting with Fall 2026, our program will offer two flexible format options—fully online or a blend of online and on-campus learning.
Fall 2026 Applications Are Open!
Fall entry only: March 1 (priority application) | July 15 (regular application)
"I am most grateful to my professors who have shaped me, challenged me, and provided me with the opportunity not only to grow as a professional but to find out who I really am."
– Safia Abulaila, G'15
Program Benefits
At The University of Scranton, you will have the chance to study in small, interactive classes, led by highly experienced and knowledgeable faculty.
- With a 7:1 student-faculty ratio, you will have access to a more personalized learning environment with faculty serving as close mentors.
- When graduating from the program, you may take the National Certification Exam for Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC) and/or the National Counselor Exam (NCE) - both of which are steps toward becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor in most states.
And as part of a Jesuit, values-based education, our ultimate goal is to help develop self-reflective practitioners, competent caregivers, and ethical community leaders.
More Reasons to Choose Scranton
- U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” has ranked Scranton among the top 10 master's universities in the North for over 30 years.
- At $757 per credit, the tuition cost for our counseling programs is among the most competitive in PA and for regionally accredited universities.
- You will have access to our Counselor Training Center, equipped with state-of-the-art video-capture technology that enables counseling sessions to be recorded and evaluated by experienced supervisors.
Related Graduate Programs
Interested in working with individuals on the autism spectrum or supporting developmental needs? Our online MS in Applied Behavior Analysis offers specialized training that complements a Counseling career path.