Overview
Key facts
The program offered by George Washington University encompasses a wide range of rehabilitation counseling issues, theories and practices, including multicultural counseling, attitudinal and environmental barriers for people with disabilities, rehabilitation services, case management, medical and psychosocial aspects of disability, job placement and ethical standards for rehabilitation counselors.
The master's program in Rehabilitation Counseling prepares highly knowledgeable students to become professional practitioners to assist persons who are physically, mentally, emotionally, or socially disabled to become empowered and to assume or resume their place in society.
Ranked 6th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE), GW’s Rehabilitation Counseling degree encompasses a wide range of counseling theories and practices, including multicultural counseling, attitudinal and environmental barriers for people with disabilities, rehabilitation services, case management, medical and psychosocial aspects of disability, job placement and ethical standards for rehabilitation counselors.
Programme Structure
Courses included:- Professional and Ethical Orientation to Counseling
- Counseling Interview Skills
- Career Counseling
- Theories and Techniques of Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Social and Cultural Dimensions of Counseling
- Foundations/Practicum: Rehabilitation and Case Management
- Disability Management and Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- Job Placement and Supported Employment
- Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities
- Practicum/Internship in Counseling
- Advanced Internship in Counseling
- Quantitative Research or Introduction to Educational Statistics
- Vocational Assessment of Individuals with Disabilities or Individual Assessment in Counseling
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Counselling Psychology View 707 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Two (2) recommendations (preferably one from a faculty member and the other from a professional supervisor)
- Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.
- Statement of purpose
- A resumé is required
Tuition Fee
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International
17900 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 895 USD per credit during 36 months. -
National
17900 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 895 USD per credit during 36 months.
- On-campus $1,765 per credit
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
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Financing
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Funding
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