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.

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
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 - Educational Statistics
Vocational Assessment of Individuals with Disabilities or Individual Assessment in Counseling

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

30600 USD / year

≈ 30600 USD / year
Out-of-State

30600 USD / year

≈ 30600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

30600 USD / year

≈ 30600 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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

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