Pittsburgh , Pennsylvaniaasdasds , United States
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Overview
Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counselors are uniquely qualified to work with individuals with disabilities, particularly those who are experiencing psychiatric disabilities or other mental and behavioral health concerns.
At the University of Pittsburgh, the 2-year Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program curriculum requires students to complete a 100-hour practicum during the first year and one full-time, semester-long internship in a professional clinical rehabilitation or mental health counseling setting during the second year. The program provides coursework in advanced counseling skills techniques, case conceptualization and treatment planning, assessment and diagnosis, and evidence-based paractice.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Counseling
- Foundations of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
- Cultural Considerations in Counseling
- Counseling Skills and Techniques
- Clinical Counseling Mentorship
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Cognitive and Mental Health Disorders
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
Rolling admissions contingent upon space available after March 1, 2020.
Language
English
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Health Sciences Clinical Psychology View 149 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete the SHRS ApplyYourself online application.
- Submit the $50 application fee (U.S.).
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- Submit a minimum of three letters of recommendation – Preferably from individuals who have instructed you in academic settings and/or supervised research activities.
- Submit a personal statement – Description of educational and long-term professional goals.
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Participate in an interview – Applicants may be required to complete a group interview with the counseling faculty as a part of the application process. Face-to-face interviews are preferred but other means can be arranged if indicated.
Tuition Fee
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International
46814 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 46814 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National
46814 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 46814 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
In-State
27590 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 27590 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
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