Graduate Curriculum
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE in REHABILITATION COUNSELING
The Master of Science in rehabilitation counseling is a 48 semester-hour program. Coursework includes:
- REHS 6300, Introduction to Rehabilitation Foundations
- REHS 6310, Case Management
- REHS 6315, Research in Rehabilitation
- REHS 6320, Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
- REHS 6325, Group Counseling in Rehabilitation
- REHS 6330, Assessment and Vocational Evaluation
- REHS 6345, Medical Aspects of Disability
- REHS 6350, Job Placement
- REHS 6360, Counseling Theories in Rehabilitation
- REHS 6370, Techniques in Rehabilitation Counseling (prerequisites REHS 6360)
- REHS 6375, Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- REHS 6390, Practicum in Rehabilitation (100) (prereq REHS 6360 & REHS 6300) (3 hours)
- REHS 7600, Internship in Rehabilitation (600 hours) (prereq all REHS 6000 courses) (9 hours)
Students are also required to take a minimum of 6 semester hours of approved electives. Transfer students with appropriate graduate course work at another institution may request a review of their transcript for approved transfer of up to 6 hours of advanced standing. Note that the thesis option must be taken for a minimum of 6 semester hours.
Approved electives in REHS or other related programs:
- REHS 6380, Special Topics
- REHS 7100, Independent Study
- REHS 7300, Thesis I#
- REHS 7301, Advanced Thesis II#
- REHS 7302, Grant Writing I
- REHS 7303, Grant Writing II
____________________other 3 hour approved elective
____________________other 3 hour approved elective
Sample Electives From Related Programs:
- PSY 6305, Advanced Studies in Psychopathology
- ED 6304, Human Growth and Development***
- ED 6104, Seminar in Counseling the Culturally Diverse (Multicultural Counseling)***
- ED 6322, The Bilingual Child
- SOCI 6361, Race & Ethics Relations
- SOCI 6362, Mexican-American Society
- SOCI 6363, Borderlands and Inter-American Topics
#Must enroll for a minimum of 6 semester hours in sequence until completed.
*** These courses are recommended for licensure as an LPC, however, check with the licensing board for other potential courses and current changes in requirements).
Other electives not shown above may be considered, however, must have approval from faculty advisor.
