Overview
Programme 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.
Programme 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
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 708 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
34950 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 34950 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
34950 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 34950 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
29266 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29266 USD per year during 24 months.
Part-time: LOCAL: $1,190 per credit NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: $2,031 per credit
Living costs for Pittsburgh
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Funding
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