Master of Science in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Rehabilitation is the restoration to fullest physical, mental, social, vocational, and economic functioning following a disability. The role of the rehabilitation counselor involves aiding consumers with physical and psychiatric disabilities through job development and placement, case management, career and lifestyle counseling, and personal and family adjustment counseling. Consumers become self-supporting and independent citizens.
The rehabilitation and mental health counseling curriculum is focused on preparing professionals for employment in rehabilitation and mental health settings. Graduates have found employment in state and private rehabilitation offices, mental health centers, supported employment programs, Veterans Administration, community-based vocational programs, hospitals, chemical dependency programs, schools, centers of independent living, insurance companies, manufacturing firms, and other commercial and nonprofit organizations.
Professional Practice Track
| Courses |
Credits |
| Professional Core |
6 |
| EDF 501 Research design and Interpretation |
3 |
| EDF 530 Advanced Human Development and Learning |
3 |
|
| Counseling Core |
12 |
| REHA 506 Practicum: Counseling and Therapy Techniques |
3 |
| REHA 508 Practicum: Multicultural and Gender Issues in Counseling |
3 |
| REHA/SCOU 505 Theories of Counseling |
3 |
| REHA/SCOU 507 Ethical and Professional Issues for Counselors and Family Therapists |
3 |
|
| Professional Specialization |
36 |
| 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 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 557 Group Process: Theory and Practice |
3 |
| REHA 596 Cooperative Education/Supervised Clinical Practice I & II |
3 & 9 |
| REHA/SCOU 504 Career and Lifestyle Development |
3 |
| REHA/SCOU 520 Group and Individual Evaluation |
3 |
 |
Electives
A minimum of 6 credits selected in consultation with the advisor to develop a focus area of study. |
6 |
|
| Total minimum credits required for Professional Practice Track |
60 |
Student Learning and Outcome Assessment
This program curriculum is based upon specific academic and experiential learning requirements designed to prepare students for the National Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Exam, the Montana State Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Exam, and the Montana State Licensed Addictions Counselor Exam. The curriculum has been developed specifically to meet the stringent requirements for accreditation through CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education). Completing all requirements of the curriculum prepares students to sit for the afore-mentioned examinations, and for professional practice.
Thesis Track
| Courses |
Credits |
| Professional Core (same as Professional Practice Track) |
6 |
| Counseling Core (same as Professional Practice Track) |
12 |
| Professional Specialization (same as Professional Practice Track) |
36 |
| Electives |
6 |
Thesis
REHA 599 Thesis in Rehabilitation Counseling |
6 |
| Total minimum credits required for Thesis Track |
66 |
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