Counseling (M.S.) Concentration in Rehabilitation Counseling
Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation and Psychometric Services
Dr. Dion Porter, Associate Professor and Chair
P. O. Box 17122
Telephone: (601) 979-2361
Fax: (601) 979-3368
E-mail: dion.porter@jsums.edu
Faculty
Dr. R. Arnold, Associate Professor
Dr. G. Dansby-Giles, Professor
Dr. R. Fults-McMurtery, Professor
Dr. F. Giles, Professor
Dr. L. Johnson, Associate Professor
Dr. K. Linstrum, Assistant Professor
Dr. A. Nelson, Assistant Professor
Dr. D. Porter, Associate Professor
Dr. N. Yazdani, Assistant Professor
Master of Science
Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration
The Rehabilitation Counseling Degree is a masters level program designed to prepare rehabilitation counselors. Rehabilitation counselors assist individuals with disabilities to adjust to their life circumstances. People with disabilities, regardless of their type, duration, or severity, may experience significant difficulties in social, psychological, vocational and familial aspects of their lives. Employment opportunities for program graduates include rehabilitation facilities, mental health agencies and human service agencies. The program works closely with the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services in providing field based experiences. Typically, federally funded RSA traineeships are available to full time students.
Accreditation
The program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Admission Requirements
Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.00 (based on a 4.00 scale) at the undergraduate level. Applicants with a GPA of 2.80 to 2.99 may be admitted on a conditional basis. A GRE score is not required. Applications for admission are considered for the fall session. Applicants should submit an application along with two copies of official transcripts to the Division of Graduate Studies and program application, three letters of recommendation and a writing sample submitted directly to the department. Successful candidates for admission must be interviewed by the rehabilitation faculty.
Degree Requirements
The Rehabilitation Counseling Degree is 57 semester hour program. Students seeking a masters' degree in Rehabilitation Counseling must:
- Complete the 57-hour program.
- Complete Field based experiences.
- Pass the Graduate Area Comprehensive Examination.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Foundations | ||
| RHAB 509 | INTRO TO REHAB COUNSELNG | 3 |
| RHAB 516 | MEDICAL INFORMATION | 3 |
| RHAB 533 | PLACEMENT LABORATORY | 3 |
| RHAB 560 | PSYCH ASPECTS OF DISABLY | 3 |
| RHAB 585 | 3 | |
| RHAB 678 | SEM N INTNL ISSU & TNDS N RHAB | 3 |
| RHAB 540 | 3 | |
| RHAB 594 | SEMINAR IN REHABILITATION | 3 |
| Skills and Techniques | ||
| Select 21 credits from the following: | 21 | |
| DYNAMICS OF GROUP PROCESSING | ||
| VOCATIONAL APPRAISAL | ||
| VOCATIONAL EVALUATION | ||
| CASE MANAGEMENT | ||
| VOCAT PLCMT ANAL ADJ DIS | ||
| TECHNIQUES OF COUNSELING | ||
| COMMUNITY RESOURCES | ||
| PSYCHODIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT | ||
| Clinical Experience | ||
| RHAB 577 | PRAC IN REHABILITATION I (100 clock hours) | 3 |
| RHAB 579 | INTERNSHIP IN REHABILITATION (300 clock hours) | 3 |
| RHAB 579 | INTERNSHIP IN REHABILITATION (300 clock hours) | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| COUN 504 | CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNCLG | 3 |
| COUN 658 | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING | 3 |
| RHAB 691 | SEMINAR IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE | 3 |
| Total Hours | 63 | |