Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, MS
Set Yourself Up for Success in Your Counseling Career
At The University of Scranton, the Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling program is geared to better prepare students to manage the challenges that come in a professional setting, including hands-on learning and access to dedicated, passionate faculty who want to see you succeed.
Our mission is to prepare students for careers in a variety of counseling settings, with the primary goal of acquiring and applying the specialized knowledge, skills, attitudes and values needed to collaborate in a professional relationship with people who have disabilities to achieve their personal, social, psychological, and vocational goals.
What Makes Us Unique?
An environment built for education. The David W. Hall Counselor Training Center provides students with state-of-the-art technology, such as video capture, that enables counseling sessions to be monitored and evaluated by hands-on supervisors. The center emphasizes experiential learning, allowing students to grow in a place where theory and practice intersect.
CSHSE Accredited. One of only five Council for Standards of Human Service Education (CSHSE) accredited programs in the Northeast.
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- Duration 2.5 - 3 years
- Cost per Credit $757
- Credit Hours 60
Program Benefits
- US News & World Report ranks The University of Scranton’s Rehabilitation Counseling Program among the top third of all programs in the nation.
- Students graduating from the program may take the National Certification Exam for Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC) and/or the National Counselor Exam (NCE) - both of which are a step towards becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor in most states.
Advance Your Counseling Career
Are you looking to advance your counseling career with the specialized knowledge, skills and values that will effectively assist and support individuals with disabilities throughout the rehabilitation process? The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling program can help by creating an environment that encourages a commitment to life-long learning, critical thinking, resource development, creative problem solving, and the development of a professional network.
Earning an MS in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling prepares rehabilitation counselors and related rehabilitation professionals for opportunities and advancement in counseling-related positions in public and private rehabilitation agencies, organizations and systems.
Career Outlook
Rehabilitation counselors help people with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities live independently. They work with clients to overcome or manage the personal, social, or psychological effects of disabilities on employment or independent living.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that employment for rehabilitation counselors will continue to increase over the next decade at a steady rate.
Learn MoreCurriculum
The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling program is a 60-credit curriculum leading to the Master of Science degree and fulfills all the educational requirements for licensure as a professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania.
The curriculum is divided into two categories; Foundations of Professional Counseling (39 credits), and Rehabilitation Counseling courses (18 credits), plus one 3 credit elective.
Learn MoreProgram Outcomes: What You’ll Learn
| Enhance knowledge of rehabilitation concepts and practices |
| Develop counseling skills necessary for functioning in rehabilitation settings |
| Increase awareness and sensitivity to disability issues |
| Prepare you for certification as a rehabilitation counselor |
| Improve your employability in entry-level or advanced clinical positions in community rehabilitation settings |
Admission Requirements
Program Directors review applications and pay particular attention to each applicant’s ability to address program specific professional goals and professional identity in the statement of intentions.
Personal interviews with program faculty members prior to acceptance are required. Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling applicants participate in a group interview. All interviews are scheduled by program faculty shortly after the application deadline.
Detailed requirements are listed on the Admissions page.
ADMISSIONS INFOTuition
The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling master's program consists of 60 credits and costs $757 per credit hour.
See TuitionFinancial Aid
Financial aid options are available to help you pay for your education. A personal financial aid counselor will assist you in identifying and taking full advantage of all opportunities.
Financial Aid InformationFaculty: Mentors Who Can Advance Your Career
Faculty who work with the MS in Clinical Rehabilitation Program are accomplished educators and scholars currently engaged in research and scholarly work who help students reach new heights in the field through one-on-one mentorship and guidance.
Not only are they highly educated, but they also possess practical experience in the counseling field, as well as related careers. They’ll support you throughout your coursework and as you complete your thesis project.