Rehabilitation Counseling University of North Texas

Overview

The Rehabilitation Counseling programme at the University of North Texas provides students with the essential skills to empower individuals with disabilities through compassionate support and vocational guidance. This Master of Science degree focuses on enhancing the lives of patients by utilising advanced techniques in individual and group counselling.

Students benefit from a curriculum that blends academic theory with extensive practical experience, ensuring they are well-prepared for professional practice. The programme is designed to be accessible, offering a distance-learning option that caters to current rehabilitation workers and individuals with disabilities seeking to advance their expertise.

Why Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of North Texas?

The University of North Texas offers a distinctive learning environment through its Wellness and Employment Lab (UNTWELL), where students gain valuable hands-on experience. The programme is fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), ensuring high educational standards.

This accreditation allows graduates to pursue professional counselling licensure across multiple states. Furthermore, students may be eligible for specific funding through the Rehabilitation Services Grant (RSA) if they intend to pursue careers in vocational rehabilitation, highlighting the institution's commitment to student success and industry alignment.

The curriculum emphasises exposure to a broad spectrum of professional organisations, advocacy groups, and interdisciplinary activities. Students are required to complete 100 hours of practicum and 600 hours of internship, providing a robust foundation for their future careers in the health and wellness sector.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 16404 per year
• National fee: USD 16404 per year
• Local fee: USD 8700 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Multicultural Rehabilitation Counseling Practice
• Disability Issues in Human Development
• Rehabilitation Counseling Theories
• Rehabilitation Counseling Applications
• Advanced Counseling Techniques in Rehabilitation Counseling
• Ethical and Professional Foundations in Rehabilitation Counseling

Careers with Rehabilitation Counseling

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in community rehabilitation centres, vocational rehabilitation agencies, and Veterans Affairs offices. The programme also equips alumni to work effectively within schools or addiction clinics, helping clients build sustainable lives through recovery and employment support.

Upon successful completion of the programme, students are eligible to seek national certification as a rehabilitation counselor (CRC). Additionally, the training provided meets the requirements for state licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) in various jurisdictions, opening doors to private and public sector opportunities.

Accreditation

The graduate program is ranked No. 15 nationally and No. 1 in Texas according to U.S. News & World Report. We also are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.