Graduate Certificate in the Foundations of Rehabilitation Services
Help Others Reach Their Career Goals
Earn your Graduate Certificate in the Foundations of Rehabilitation Services and further develop your counseling abilities to effectively guide and place persons with disabilities into steady employment environments.
This certificate program is ideal for a variety of professionals in state, federal, nonprofit, and community-based rehabilitation. Students will delve into the social and cultural dimensions of rehabilitation counseling, as well as job development and job placement methods and techniques.
Gain Credentials
The program can also be designed to complete a minimum of four courses needed to sit for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) examination or to pursue eligibility criteria for licensure as a professional counselor.
Hands-On Experience
The curriculum provides opportunities for specialized experiential learning by integrating classroom coursework with real-world practice.
Accessible + Flexible
With courses available fully online or on our Foggy Bottom campus, you have access to all of the resources of our Tier 1 research institution, wherever you are in the world.
The GW Advantage
Combine GW certificates and courses to create a program that's tailored to your vision. Earn this graduate certificate now, and continue on or return later to fold it into a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling.* You can transfer all 12 credit hours toward the master's degree.
*All requirements must be met and student accepted to the master's program
Degree:
Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Rehabilitation Services
Department:
Counseling and Human Development
Course Delivery:
-Foggy Bottom Campus
-Online
Program Entry:
Fall
- Curriculum
- Program Outcomes
At the conclusion of this certificate, you will be prepared to assess the job readiness of physically, mentally, emotionally or socially disabled persons and assist them in achieving gainful employment. Coursework in disability management, skills analysis, benefits systems, employer consultation and job coaching will further assist you in helping individuals maintain employment.
Apply Now
GSEHD’s Office of Admissions invites you to apply for a spot in our program. Please review the following admission and financial information.
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To learn more about the program, admission process, and upcoming events, please connect with the GSEHD Admissions Team at askcounseling
gwu [dot] edu (askcounseling[at]gwu[dot]edu) or 202-994-9283.
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To be considered for admission, applicants must submit the online application form as well as the following required supporting documents. There is no application fee.
- Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree
- Resume
- Transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities
- Statement of Purpose
- Two Letters of Recommendation
*Additional application requirements may exist for international applicants.
Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2025. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
For more information or to inquire about the next admissions cycle, contact the GSEHD Admissions Team at askcounseling
gwu [dot] edu (askcounseling[at]gwu[dot]edu) or 202-994-9283.Application Timeline Fall (On-Campus) Fall (Online) Priority Deadline Nov 1 Nov 1 Round 1 Deadline Dec 15 Dec 15 Round 2 Deadline Jan 15 Jan 15 Round 3 Deadline March 1 March 1 Round 4 Deadline April 1 May 1 Round 5 Deadline May 1 June 15 (Please note: applicants within a 50 mile radius of GW's main campus are only eligible for the main campus program)
Tuition & Financial Aid
We know embarking upon graduate school is a big decision - due in part to the costs of attending. At GW, we understand the time and thought behind making graduate school work for you. Please take a moment to learn more about the options and opportunities available to help fund your graduate education.
Graduate tuition is charged per credit hour, unless otherwise noted. Rates vary by program and location.
The tuition rate for the on-campus Graduate Certificate in the Foundations of Rehabilitation Services program is $2,000 per credit hour.
The tuition rate for the online Graduate Certificate in the Foundations of Rehabilitation Services program is $1,030 per credit hour.
This program requires 12 credits.
Please note: Additional fees may apply for international students, late fees, etc. Current tuition rates may be updated during the year.
*Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026
Career Outlook
This certificate program prepares graduates to further their careers as counseling professionals with the knowledge and skills to more effectively place people with disabilities in jobs and increase their likelihood of job retention. During the program, you'll integrate classroom concepts with real-world work practice.
- Career Opportunities
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- Entry-level rehabilitation counselors
- Paralegals working in a counseling environment
- Potential Employment Settings
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- Rehabilitation agencies
- Insurance companies
- Schools
- Job training centers
