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 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 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 88 other Masters in Pharmacology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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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.

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

34500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 575 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

34500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 575 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

34500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 575 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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