Rehabilitation Counseling
Graduate Programs
Description
Master's level training in Rehabilitation Counseling prepares students for employment as counselors who provide services to individuals. Graduates of this program work in federal, state, and not-for-profit community agencies, as well as business and industry settings in the for-profit sector.
Majors |
Program | Locations | Total Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Counseling MS | MS - Master of Science |
|
48 |
Policies & Faculty
Policies
Thesis, Alternate Plan Paper or Portfolio - 48 credits
Admission
Majors in this degree program are admitted upon application of the College of Graduate Studies and Research based upon GPA from the last 90 credits from a quarter system or 60 credits from a semester system of undergraduate work and/or graduate level work completed after earning an undergraduate degree, but prior to applying to this program. Generally, a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale is required, although students with less than a 3.0 GPA can request consideration for admittance on a provisional basis.
In addition to being admitted by the College of Graduate Studies and Research, applicants must be recommended for admission by faculty of the Department. Faculty recommendations will be based upon the applicant's 300-500 word Statement of Purpose and the applicant's three Letters of Recommendation which are provided by a combination of academic and professional sources. In some instances, applicants may be asked to participate in an interview or additional selection procedures. Priority for admission will be provided to those applicants who are applying to begin in the fall semester and whose application materials are received by March 1st, prior to the fall semester in which the applicant intends to begin the program. Other applicants will be considered if program vacancies exist. Full-time or part-time study are equally encouraged, based on student needs or preferences.
Contact Information
314 Clinical Sciences Building
(507) 389-1415http://ahn.mnsu.edu/rehabilitation/
Faculty
Chair:
- Megan Mahowald, Ph.D.
Faculty
600 Level
Credits: 3
Rehabilitation principles practices, philosophy, and history of rehabilitation will be addressed in various settings. Trends, legislation, and service delivery systems will be investigated. (Fall)Prerequisites: none
Credits: 3
Basic medical information essential to understanding the functional limitations and rehabilitation implications of individuals with disabling conditions. Information on the etiology, prognosis, potential complications, treatment procedures, rehabilitation strategies, and vocational implications will be addressed with respect to a representative sample of disabling conditions. In addition, an introduction to medical and therapeutic services, restorative techniques, and some medical terminology will be provided. (Fall)Prerequisites: none
Credits: 3
Overview of the psychological and social aspects of disability with an emphasis on diversity of experience among individuals with disabilities and their families. The impact of social and psychological aspects of disability on public attitudes, public policy, and law will be examined. The adjustment process experienced by individuals with disabilities and their families will be examined from the perspective of the personal and social context in which adjustment occurs. (Fall)Prerequisites: none
Credits: 3
Critical review of recent research findings and related practices in rehabilitation and allied disciplines. (Spring)Prerequisites: none
Credits: 3
Beginning theory and related techniques of counseling and vocational development are presented utilizing lecture and role play to convey key concepts in rehabilitation counseling. (Fall)Prerequisites: none
Credits: 3
Applied theory and techniques in rehabilitation counseling are presented, including specific applications to various disabilities in both groups and individual practice. Interactions are required in addition to regular class meetings. (Spring)Prerequisites: none
Credits: 3
The student is involved in all phases of interviewing, counseling, diagnosis, assessment, planning, and analysis, transferable skills analysis, and integration of the knowledge and skills required of practicing rehabilitation counseling. (Summer)Prerequisites: none
Credits: 3
Roles and functions of rehabilitation professionals who provide expert opinion or consultation services in litigation. Overview of types of relevant litigation: worker's compensation; personal injury; professional malpractice; catastropic injury; and others. Legal terminology. Establishing forensic consultation practice.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 3
Legal procedures, precedents, venues applying to forensic rehabilitation consultation. Qualifications under Daubert and Kumho. Ethical practices, admissibility, rules of evidence, discovery, deposition and trial testimony, direct/cross examination, detailed coverage of areas of litigation requiring rehabilitation opinions and consultation.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 3
Socioeconomic impact of acquired disabilities on individuals, their families, and estates. Data sources and models for determining damages of lost earnings, fringe benefits, household services, consortium, Life Care Plans. Assumptions, methods, reliability and validity of data, acceptable standards of practice.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 3
Application of structured model for critical review of forensic opinions of forensic rehabilitation consultants. Current issues in the use of transferable skills analysis, commerical software, D.O.T. and O*NET, labor market information, Life Care Plans, and others.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 1-4
A project performed, with prior approval, under the close supervision of a faculty member.(Summer, Fall, Spring)Prerequisites: none
Credits: 3
Case simulation in which all steps in determining a rehabilitation expert opinion are covered; retention by attorney through delivery of testimony at deposition and/or trial. Selected case simulations used from personal injury, catastrophic injury, and other areas of litigation.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 3
Through readings and by taking and administering diverse tests, the student will gain knowledge of the theory and methods of test construction, appropriateness of individual tests, and practical applications of measurement and evaluation. (Spring)Prerequisites: none
Credits: 3
Overview of career development theories. Relates career development to the challenges and barriers associated with disability. Employment development, job seeking and job retention factors that pertain to employment, and career planning for individuals with disabilities who participate in rehabilitation programs are examined. (Spring)Prerequisites: none
Credits: 3
Provides the student with an individualized learning opportunity related to development and enhancement of direct counseling competencies through supervised, applied counseling experience in a public or private agency that provides counseling and related rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. Enrollment in the rehabilitation counseling practicum requires successful completion (grade B or better) of REHB 651 - Rehabilitation Counseling Techniques or comparable counseling competence as demonstrated by a method determined through academic advisement. Typically, the rehabilitation counseling practicum will be completed prior to enrollment in the rehabilitation counseling internship or through academic advisement, concurrently with initiation of the internship.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 1-2
Writing a paper utilizing substantial bibliographic research under the direction of a faculty member. (Summer, Fall, Spring)Prerequisites: none
Credits: 1-12
The student provides a comprehensive array of professional rehabilitation services, including counseling and case management services at an accredited rehabilitation agency, facility, or program under the coaching of a qualified counselor-coach and university supervisor before entering professional employment.(Summer, Fall, Spring)Prerequisites: none
Credits: 3-6
Performance of a formal research paper under the direction of a graduate faculty member. (Summer, Fall, Spring)Prerequisites: none
