Overview

The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling degree at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is offered by the School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling in the College of Health Affairs. The program focuses on an integration of theory, skill and practice in counseling, specializing in working with persons with disabilities.

Key Features

Students are prepared with the education needed to successfully function as a professional rehabilitation counselor and are required to complete a 100‐hour supervised practicum and a 600‐hour supervised internship to learn and practice the necessary skills to work as a professional counselor.

The Master's degree is a minimum 60‐semester hour program. Students are required to pass a comprehensive examination before graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Ethics, Legal and Professional Issues in Clinical Rehabilitation

Case Management in Rehabilitation

Research and Program Evaluation

Psychosocial Aspects of Disability

Group Counseling in Rehabilitation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-06-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 1231 other Masters in Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a related field. Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.

Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).

Personal statement. Submission of a double‐spaced, two‐page, typed essay as to why you want to pursue a master’s degree in clinical rehabilitation counseling and become a counselor. Applicants must include educational and career goals, knowledge concerning cultural sensitivity and any pertinent personal characteristics deemed appropriate. Please include information about professional/work experience related to the field of rehabilitation and past interactions involving individuals with disabilities (i.e. daily, weekly, monthly).

One letter of recommendation from an employer and one letter of recommendation from a former professor.

Tuition Fee

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International

3919 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7838 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
National

3919 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7838 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
In-State

2083 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4166 USD for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Texas City

882 - 1634 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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