MS Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The MS degree program in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling prepares rehabilitation counselors at the master’s degree level to serve adolescents and adults with disabilities, including short-term or chronic illness, substance use disorders, and mental health disorders, in both private and public rehabilitation agencies and programs through counseling, assessment, job placement, case management, and advocacy. The program’s mission centers on improving the quality of life and fostering inclusion for individuals with disabilities in community settings.

Department: Rehabilitation Psychology Special Education | Duration: 60 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline February 15) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 60 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include RP & SE 700 Research Methods in Rehabilitation, Mental Health, & Special Education; RP & SE 720 Clinical Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling - Assessment; RP & SE 721 Addictions Counseling; RP & SE 725 Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling - Career Development & Interventions; RP & SE 732 Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling - Foundations; RP & SE 740 Professional Rehabilitation Counseling Orientation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. Complete application information is available on the program website . Applicants are expected to meet general requirements for admission to the Graduate School. The following factors will be considered by the admissions committee: aptitude for graduate-level study, relevance of prior academic work and career goals, stated goals for graduate study, employment history, potential success in forming effective counseling relationships, respect for cultural differences, evidence of writing and research skill, and letters of recommendation. This program may require direct client or patient contact; therefore, this program may not be suitable for students on a J-1 visa. Federal regulations prevent J-1 visa holders from participating in direct client or patient contact.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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