Overview

The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling M.S. at Georgia State University provides comprehensive training for students dedicated to assisting individuals with cognitive, physical, sensory, and psychiatric disabilities. This master’s degree focuses on empowering clients from all backgrounds to achieve greater independence and social integration. Students engage in a rigorous curriculum that blends theoretical knowledge with extensive practical application in real-world settings.

Why Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling at Georgia State University?

Choosing this programme means joining a curriculum accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Georgia State University offers significant financial support through the Rehabilitation Services Administration Long-Term Training Grant, which provides scholarships for students committed to working in public rehabilitation agencies. Students benefit from a high success rate on professional certification exams and gain expertise in cutting-edge areas such as assistive technology and trauma-informed care.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 16651 per semester
National fee: USD 16180 per semester
Local fee: USD 4895 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires a minimum of 60 semester hours, including core professional studies and a dedicated applied practice sequence. Modules may include:

Social/Cultural Issues in Counseling and Psychological Services
Methods of Research in Education
Professional Counselor Identity, Practice, and Ethics
Career Theory, Assessment, and Intervention
Individual and Family Over the Life Span
Psychobehavioral Diagnosis
Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disability
Biopsychosocial Aspects of Addiction
Crisis Intervention

Careers with Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles within the public and private rehabilitation sectors. The programme meets the educational requirements for licensure as a Professional Counselor in Georgia and prepares students for the Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling certification. Alumni have secured employment in a variety of prestigious organisations and healthcare settings, including:

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Shepherd Center
Georgia Department of Corrections
Goodwill Industries
Grady Hospital
Cobb/Douglas/DeKalb County Community Services Board
Hartford Insurance Company

With a 73 percent pass rate on the national certification exam, graduates are highly competitive in the job market. The programme ensures that all students seeking employment receive placement assistance, leading to careers in clinical settings, community agencies, and educational institutions across the metro-Atlanta area and beyond.

Accreditation

Our Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling M.S. program is fully accredited by CORE until 2019. We became CACREP accredited in 2017.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social/Cultural Issues in Counseling and Psychological Services

Methods of Research in Education

Counseling Skills

Group Counseling Systems

Counseling Systems and Interventions

Career Theory, Assessment, and Intervention

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 848 other Masters in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application
$50 application fee
Goals statement (upload with the application)
Resume (upload with the application)
Three letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
Official transcript: Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission; Submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
GRE scores: Use institution code 5251; scores may not be more than five years old at time of application submission

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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