Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Rehabilitation at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Learn evidence-based skills to be more effective in helping people experiencing mental illness. This graduate certificate can be tailored to your specific career needs and is offered in person or online. Ideal for a variety of professional backgrounds, enhance your career by gaining certification in psychiatric rehabilitation services which promote the recovery, full community integration and improved quality of life for persons whose mental health conditions are impairing their ability to lead a meaningful life.

Faculty: Floyd School of Medicine | Duration: 9 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Gain rehabilitation knowledge and essential skills to put into practice immediately. Understand psychiatric rehabilitation principles, lived experiences of clients and empirically supported best practices of integrated care toward effective, recovery-oriented rehabilitation plans. Customize your program via electives and an independent study project.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Mental Health Counselor, Mental Health Technician, Social Worker, Substance Abuse Counselor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Applicants to the Certificate of Graduate Study in Psychiatric Rehabilitation must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Admissions decisions are made on the basis of an overall evaluation of the applicant’s preparation and ability to complete advanced study. Particular attention is paid to the applicant’s work experience, practice interests, leadership ability, and motivation. Appropriate supporting documentation for admissions include: transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work, written statement of goals for graduate study, work and volunteer experience, and references. Applications are made electronically through the Graduate School and, when all materials are received, are reviewed by the Rehabilitation Counseling/Psychiatric Rehabilitation program faculty. Application Information For additional information, please contact the Student...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 9 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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