Overview

Rehabilitation counselors support people with disabilities to lead productive and fulfilling lives, including working at integrated and competitive jobs in their communities. Our 60-degree master’s program develops professionals to advance educational access and economic and social participation for individuals with disabilities.

University of Massachusetts Boston prepares Rehabilitation Counseling students to become leaders who promote inclusion in diverse settings and with varied populations. Students integrate classroom content with real-world application via their fieldwork.

Careers

Rehabilitation counselors have excellent career opportunities available to them. They work in diverse settings, such as:

State/federal vocational rehabilitation agencies
Veterans Administration
Community-based programs for people with specific disabilities, such as mental health disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism, or brain injury
Outpatient agencies
Residential treatment facilities
Schools
Insurance companies

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Research and Evaluation (available online and in-person)
Principles of Vocational, Educational, and Psychological Assessment (available online and in-person)
Abnormal Psychology (available online and in-person)
Vocational Development and Career Information (available online and in-person)
Group Counseling and Group Dynamics (in-person only during summer one week intensive)
Human Development: Research, Theory, and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Health Sciences Counselling Psychology Pharmacology View 92 other Masters in Pharmacology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application
Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of Intent (Required Writing Sample)
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
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Personal Interview
A 3.0 undergraduate GPA is required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

29932 USD / year

≈ 29932 USD / year
Out-of-State

29932 USD / year

≈ 29932 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15410 USD / year

≈ 15410 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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

Funding

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About

Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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