Rehabilitation Counseling

LevelGraduate

DegreeM.R.C.

CollegeHealth Science

LocationOnline

Online Master of Rehabilitation Counseling Program

The population in need of rehabilitation counseling is growing worldwide, yet individuals with physical, intellectual, cognitive, mental, and behavioral conditions still have much to offer society. With a master’s in rehabilitation counseling from Alabama State University, you can help them integrate into society and regain their independence.

Our graduates work for public and private rehabilitation agencies, community rehabilitation programs, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, correctional institutions, early intervention programs, schools and universities, and more. They also serve as consultants for the Social Security Administration, attorneys, and insurance companies. Other graduates pursue doctoral degrees in rehabilitation counseling or in a disability-related field.

Why Study Rehabilitation Counseling at Alabama State University?

Learn from distinguished faculty and gain real-life, hands-on experience when you choose our master’s of rehabilitation counseling program, accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP):

Learn from the best:

Our faculty members are National Certified Rehabilitation Counselors, Certified Life Care Planners, Licensed Professional Counselors and Board Certified-TeleMental Health Providers. They are active at the local, state and national levels. Their research interests include sickle cell disease, aging and adult concerns, the long-term effects of COVID-19, prison reform, mental health concerns and workplace bullying.
Learn by doing:

Students complete a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship in an approved rehabilitation setting. These clinical experiences afford opportunities for you to practice the knowledge gained in the classroom and to solidify your identity as a professional rehabilitation counselor. These experiences also provide opportunities to sharpen areas of interest, network with rehabilitation counseling professionals and connect with lifelong mentors.
Student Life

Students must join at least one professional association, such as the National Rehabilitation Association or the American Counseling Association, while enrolled in the program. These organizations host professional conferences and offer networking opportunities. The Rehabilitation Studies Department hosts 3-4 professional development events each academic year for professionals in the field. Students are strongly encouraged to attend these free events.

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Explore Online Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling Courses at ASU

Through coursework, you will learn about disability, law and ethics, research methods and more. Classroom training will culminate with a practicum and then an internship to prepare you for this rewarding field. The course descriptions for a few of our pivotal courses are listed below:

Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling Curriculum

Blind/Low-Vision Concentration

The MRC program offers a Blind/Low-Vision Concentration for admitted students and for non-degree-seeking practicing rehabilitation professionals who require additional skills to serve individuals with blindness and low vision. Non-degree-seeking students must meet the Graduate School's requirements for non-degree-seeking students. The courses for the concentration are outlined below:

Blind/Low-Vision Concentration
Course	Course Title	Credit Hours
RCOU 611	Rehabilitation for Individuals who are Blind and Low-Vision	3
RCOU 612	Assistive Technology & Independent Living for Individuals who are Blind and Low-Vision	3
RCOU 613	Adjustment to Blindness and Low-Vision	3

What Can You Do with a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling Degree?

Upon completion of the master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling program at Alabama State University, more than 80% of our graduates are employed within six months of graduation. We prepare students like you to:

Work directly with clients in settings such as state, federal and private rehabilitation agencies, community rehabilitation programs, correctional institutions and early intervention programs.
Work as consultants for the Social Security Administration, attorneys and insurance companies.
Pursue a doctorate degree in a disability-related field.

The median salary for rehabilitation counselors is nearly $40,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Places Alumni Work

Program Callouts

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The 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio offers you a personalized education

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More than 80% of our graduates are employed in the rehabilitation field within six months of graduation

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The number of years it takes to complete our program

22

Alabama State University’s ranking among HBCUs by U.S. News & World Report

What Our Rehabilitation Counseling Alumni Say

The MRC program has shaped me into the rehabilitation professional that I am today…. The MRC program faculty prepared me for the world of work and assisted me in understanding that if you want to succeed in your area of profession, you have to be willing to do the work both in and outside of the classroom. I am forever grateful for this Master of Rehabilitation Counseling program.

Yvette H.
’20, Master of Rehabilitation Counseling