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
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Priority deadline: April 1
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology Educational Psychology Counselling Psychology View 753 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25640 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
11023 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11023 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
4321 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4321 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Bellingham
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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