PhD Rehabilitation Counselor Education at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The PhD program in rehabilitation counselor education prepares graduates to serve as university professors in rehabilitation counseling and closely related academic programs. The program is a leader in preparing PhD professionals who go on to serve in teaching, research, and program administration at universities throughout the U.S. and internationally. Through a rigorous program combining scholarly inquiry with opportunities for university-level teaching practice and applied internship practice, students gain outstanding research, leadership, and professional skills.

Department: Rehabilitation Psychology Special Education | Duration: 66 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline January 1) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 66 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include COUN PSY/RP & SE/PSYCH 729 Advanced Social Psychology; ED PSYCH 533 Thinking, Feeling, & Learning; ED PSYCH 542 The Biological Basis of Behavior; ED PSYCH 760 Statistical Methods Applied to Education I; ED PSYCH 761 Statistical Methods Applied to Education II; ED PSYCH 771 Test Construction.

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Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Other Test(s) (e.g., GMAT, MCAT) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. 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. J-1 visa holders admitted to this program will need to work closely with the program and their visa sponsor (ISS, Fulbright, IIE, etc.) to fulfill any degree requirements related to clinical activity. Admission Requirements Applicants must have a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, counseling, psychology, or other relevant field to be considered for admission. Applicants are expected to meet general requirements for admission to the Graduate School.

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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