Master of Rehabilitation Counseling (MRC)
Welcome to ASU’s Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling Program
Rehabilitation Counseling is a systematic process in which persons with physical, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities are assisted in achieving their personal, career, and independent living goals in the most integrated settings possible through the application of the counseling process. The counseling process involves communication, goal setting, and beneficial growth or change through self-advocacy, psychological, vocational, social, and behavioral interventions.
Prospective rehabilitation counselors are expected to demonstrate emotional maturity, ethics and integrity, effective interpersonal skills, and genuine concern for others. Students should be receptive to constructive feedback, as well as personal and professional growth opportunities afforded through coursework, group labs, supervision, practicum, and internship experiences.
The specific techniques and modalities utilized within the rehabilitation counseling process may include, but not be limited to: assessment and appraisal; diagnosis and treatment planning; career counseling; individual and group counseling; treatment interventions focused on psychosocial adjustment to disability; case management and service coordination; consultation and access to rehabilitation technology; and interventions to remove environmental, employment and attitudinal barriers.
Our five semester curriculum (60 credit hours) prepares students to become competent
rehabilitation counselors.The online program offers Asynchronous and Synchronous intensive
coursework as well as practicum and internship experiences, where students are able
to integrate the practical knowledge and clinical skills necessary for competent professional
practice. For more extensive details on the program, you can view the student handbook
by clicking the link below:
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistant appointments are available. For more information please contact Rehabilitation Studies Department at 334-229-8776.
MRC Practicum and Internship Manual
Accreditation
The Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling Program is currently accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP), located at 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 350, Alexandria, VA 22314. CACREP’s telephone number is (703) 535-5990 and its web address is www.cacrep.org.
CACREP requires the Program to make to available to the public annual statements pertaining to program outcomes. Outcomes for Academic Years 2019-2020/2020-2021/ 2021-2022 are listed below:
|
Outcome |
Academic Year 2020-2021 |
Academic Year 2021-2022 |
Academic Year 2022-2023 |
|
Number of Graduates |
13 |
6 |
8 |
|
Completion Rate |
87% |
87.5%
|
91% |
|
Certification Examination Pass Rate |
Less than 50%
|
Less than 50%
|
Less than 50% |
|
Job Placement Rate of Students/Graduates |
95%
|
100%
|
100% |
Graduation Requirements, Tuition, & Fees
The requirements for graduation are published and available for viewing in the Graduate Catalogue. Tuition and fees are subject to change. Click here to Cost & Aid .
Progression, Retention, Graduation, Certification, & Credentialing Requirements
Graduates of the Program are eligible to sit for the certified rehabilitation counselor examination, administered by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). After successful completion of this exam, the graduate will be able to use the designation Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
Prospective students who are interested in viewing course syllabi can do so by contacting
the Program Coordinator at 334.229.4865 or 334.229.8776.
Faculty
Danita H. Stapleton, Ed.D., LPC-S, CRC, NCC, BC-THP
Rehab Studies Chair/MRC Coordinator
Associate Professor
313-B John L. Buskey Health Sciences Center
334 229-4865
Dothel W. Edwards, Jr., Rh.D., CRC, CLCP
Professor
313-G John L. Buskey Health Sciences Center
334-229-8858
Mary-Anne Joseph Ph.D., CRC, LPC
Professor
313-D John L. Buskey Health Sciences Center
334-229-5871
