Master of Science in Human Resources
Rehabilitation Counselor Option
The Rehabilitation Counselor option prepares students for employment in public and private programs serving individuals with disabilities. It is aimed at providing students with skills for employment in a variety of programs including employee assistance programs in private industry. Students are prepared to utilize both private and public resources on behalf of individuals with disabilities. Students completing the program will be eligible for certification (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor - CRC). An applicant for admission to the Rehabilitation Counselor option must show evidence of professional potential. The Rehabilitation Counselor option is fully accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE).
All Rehabilitation Counseling students are required to take the comprehensive examination during the final semester (internship) of the program. The examination may be written, oral, or both. Students must pass the examination in order to cmplete the degree requirements for the Rehabilitation Counselor Option.
To complete the admissions process for consideration of admission into the Graduate Rehabilitation Program, applicants must:
- Complete a Graduate School application and be admitted to the Graduate School.
- Complete an MSHR Application indicating Rehabilitation as the program of study.
- Complete an interview with the MSHR Admissions Committee.
- Complete the Millers Analogies Test.
LINKS
National Rehabilitation Association
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
Rehabilitation Counselor Program Outcomes for 2010-2011
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (PDF format--will open in a new browser window)