Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling

Scholar-Practitioner Faculty: Learn from faculty members who are active in the field and can provide their own real-world experiences and uncommon insights. Convenient Schedule: Courses are scheduled once a week in late afternoons and evenings (Monday-Thursday) to accommodate the schedules of working professionals, and for internship experiences. Nationally Ranked and Accredited: The GSEHD Counseling program combines rigorous course content with supervised, clinical experience working with a diverse population from the metropolitan area. This program is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) and is ranked 6th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

GW’s Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling is a 48 or 60 credit master’s program and can be completed in as little as 2.5 years.

Curriculum (48 credit hours)- Regular Program

CNSL 6130 Vocational Assessment of Individuals with Disabilities (3 credits)

or CNSL 6157 Individual Assessment in Counseling (3 credits)

CNSL 6151 Professional and Ethical Orientation to Counseling (3 credits)

CNSL 6153 Counseling Interview Skills (3 credits)

CNSL 6155 Career Counseling (3 credits)

CNSL 6154 Theories and Techniques of Counseling (3 credits)

CNSL 6161 Group Counseling (3 credits)

CNSL 6163 Social and Cultural Dimensions of Counseling (3 credits)

CNSL 6185 Practicum/Internship in Counseling (3 credits)

CNSL 6186 Advanced Internship in Counseling (3 credits)

CNSL 6376 Foundations/Practicum: Rehabilitation and Case Management (3 credits)

CNSL 6378 Disability Management and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (3 credits)

CNSL 6380 Job Placement and Supported Employment (3 credits)

CNSL 6381 Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities (3 credits)

EDUC 6114 or EDUC 6116 Introduction to Quantitative Research or Introduction to Educational Statistics (3 credits)

Six credits of electives selected in consultation with advisor

Curriculum (60 credit hours)- Regular Program with Certification and Licensure Eligibility

CNSL 6151 Professional and Ethical Orientation to Counseling (3 credits)

CNSL 6153 Counseling Interview Skills (3 credits)

CNSL 6155 Career Counseling (3 credits)

CNSL 6154 Theories and Techniques of Counseling (3 credits)

CNSL 6157 Individual Assessment in Counseling (3 credits)

CNSL 6159 Psychosocial Adaptation (3 credits)

CNSL 6161 Group Counseling (3 credits)

CNSL 6163 Social and Cultural Dimensions of Counseling (3 credits)

CNSL 6169 Counseling Substance Abusers (3 credits)

CNSL 6171 Family Counseling (3 credits)

CNSL 6173 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (3 credits)

CNSL 6174 Trauma and Crisis Intervention (3 credits)

CNSL 6185 Practicum/Internship in Counseling (3 credits)

CNSL 6186 Advanced Internship in Counseling (3 credits)

CNSL 6376 Foundations/Practicum: Rehabilitation and Case Management (3 credits)

CNSL 6378 Disability Management and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (3 credits)

CNSL 6380 Job Placement and Supported Employment (3 credits)

CNSL 6381 Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities (3 credits)

EDUC 6114 Introduction to Quantitative Research (3 credits)

HDEV 6108 Life Span Human Development (3 credits)

Program Outcomes

As a graduate of the Rehabilitation Counseling degree, you will master competencies that are supported by CORE. They include the following:

• Identify and describe all aspects of professional functioning including history and philosophy, roles, organizational structures, ethics, standards, credentials, legislation, and public policy, including advocating on behalf of the profession and its clientele, client choice, and empowerment.
• Evaluate and apply a personal and professional understanding of trans-cultural relationships, issues and trends in a multicultural and diverse society, gender and sexual identity issues, ethnicity, and disability, including attitudes, values, ethical, moral, spiritual, and legal considerations.
• Describe and apply a knowledge that provides an understanding of the nature and needs of individuals at various developmental levels, from both a stage and context approach.
• Synthesize and implement an understanding of career development and related life factors, including theories, assessment practices, and computer assisted resources.
• Evaluate and apply counseling and consultation processes, including theoretical foundations and the appropriate interviewing skills.
• Describe and apply an understanding of group purpose, development, and dynamics, counseling theories, group counseling methods and skills, and other group work approaches.
• Describe and understand the role of family, family theories, family support, interventions, and legal/ethical issues impacting work with families.
• Analyze and evaluate knowledge of individual and group assessment and evaluation approaches.
• Compare, evaluate, and synthesize an understanding of research methodology, technology, statistical analysis, needs assessment, and program evaluation.