Overview

Rehabilitation Counseling at Western Washington University is completed through a combination of classroom-based and distance learning coursework. Classroom-based courses are offered at the program’s off-campus site located at the Everett University Center on the Everett Community College campus. The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP).

Goals

The mission of the Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling program is to prepare dedicated and qualified rehabilitation counselors who will partner with individuals with disabilities to enhance their lives, including self-determination, independence, meaningful employment, and full community participation.

The objectives of the program are:

To offer a quality curriculum that prepares master’s level rehabilitation counselors with the knowledge and skills necessary to ethically and competently serve and advocate with individuals with disabilities.

To recruit and retain qualified students for a viable program that includes persons from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds and individuals with disabilities.

To promote an inclusive learning community that enriches student experience and education and promotes full participation of all students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rehabilitation Research

Human Growth, Development, and Disability

Theory of Rehabilitation Counseling

Rehabilitation Counseling

Practice of Rehabilitation Counseling

Group Counseling Techniques in Rehabilitation

Social, Psychological and Attitudinal Aspects of Disability

Medical Aspects of Disability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00

More details

Priority deadline: April 1

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Psychology Educational Psychology Counselling Psychology View 753 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three (3) Letters of Reference. References should be from individuals who can attest to either your professional experiences (preferably at least one from a direct supervisor; can include internship/volunteer positions) or academic strength (preferably a university professor). References should not be from family members or close personal friends.

Statement of Purpose

Resume

Expectations for Academic and Professional Performance

Tuition Fee

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International

25640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25640 USD per year during 24 months.
National

11023 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11023 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

4321 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4321 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Bellingham

1109 - 1684 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Rehabilitation Counseling.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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