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Master of Science in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program Requirements

Program Content	Credits
Professional Core	6
EDF 501 Research Design and Interpretation	3
EDF 530 Advanced Human Development and Learning	3

Counseling Core	12
REHA 505 Theories of Counseling	3
REHA 506 Practicum: Counseling and Therapy Techniques	3
REHA 507 Ethical and Professional Issues for Counselors and Family Therapists	3
REHA 508 Practicum: Multicultural and Gender Issues in Counseling and Family Therapy	3

Professional Specialization	36
REHA/SCOU 520 Group and Individual Evaluation	3
REHA 501 Principles of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling	3
REHA 502 Individual and Family Adjustment to Disability	3
REHA 503 Psychiatric Rehabilitation	3
REHA/SCOU 504 Career and Lifestyle Development	3
REHA 515 Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disability	3
REHA 521 Advanced Individual and Group Counseling	3
REHA 525 Vocational Placement and Support	3
REHA 530 Case Management Principles and Plan Development	3
REHA 596 Cooperative Education*	3
REHA 596 Cooperative Education*	9
*(see information on internships offered through Career Services & Co-op Ed Program)

Electives A minimum of 6 credits selected in consultation with the advisor to develop a focus area of study.	6

Capstone
A capstone experience is included in the Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program. The capstone consists of an in-depth research paper exploring a topic determined jointly by the student and program faculty. The capstone is designed to integrate academic competencies with clinical experience, and is conducted in conjunction with field experience. Students electing the thesis option are not required to do a capstone.

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Suggested Course Schedule

Presented for illustration only. Students should consult their faculty advisor for individual schedules.

First Semester	Cr.
REHA 505 Theories of Counseling	3
REHA 506 Practicum: Counseling & Therapy Techniques	3
REHA 507 Ethical & Professional Issues for Counselors & Family Therapists	3
EDF 501 Research Design & Interpretation	3
REHA 501 Principles of Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling	3
Total	15
Second Semester	Cr.
REHA 508 Practicum: Multicultural & Gender Issues in Counseling & Family Therapy	3
EDF 530 Adv Human Dev & Learning	3
REHA 502 Individual & Family Adjustment to Disability	3
REHA 504 Career & Lifestyle Development	3
REHA 515 Medical & Psychological Aspects of Disability	3
Total	15

Third Semester	Cr.
REHA 520 Group & Individual Evaluation	3
REHA 521 Advanced Individual & Group Counseling	3
REHA 525 Vocational Placement & Support	3
REHA 530 Case Management Principles & Plan Development	3
REHA 594 Cooperative Education	3
Total	15
Fourth Semester	Cr.
REHA 596 Cooperative Education	9
Elective	3
Elective	3
Total	15

Total Credits Required	60

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