Overview

The program’s mission centers on improving the quality of life and fostering inclusion for individuals with disabilities in community settings. The range of disabilities served by graduates includes physical and psychiatric disabilities, alcohol and drug abuse, traumatic brain injury and other neurological impairments, learning and intellectual disabilities, sensory disabilities, and aging.

The program in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling offered by the University of Wisconsin Madison places a strong emphasis on field experiences including three semesters of practical training in supervised placements in rehabilitation counseling settings. Students benefit from opportunities to take courses from faculty in both the rehabilitation counseling and counseling psychology programs to develop expertise in counseling skills, foundations psycho-social aspects of disability, assessment techniques, socio-cultural aspects of counseling, and career development, among other topics.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate mastery of the knowledge domains of the rehabilitation counseling profession including understanding the theoretical and historical foundations of the field of rehabilitation counseling and the ability to identify current best practices and challenges in the field. Specific knowledge domains are outlined by the rehabilitation counseling professional accrediting body, Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP).
Successfully apply the knowledge gained through course work to practical experiences in community rehabilitation settings.
Be prepared to enter professional positions in fields related to rehabilitation counseling including vocational rehabilitation, mental health counseling, advocacy, and support of individuals with disabilities.
Recognize and apply principles of ethical and professional conduct.
Meet learning outcomes related to CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) standards.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Abnormal Behavior and Psychopathology

Crisis/Trauma Counseling

Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology Theories and Issues

Family/Partners/Couples Counseling

Social/Cultural Foundations of Counseling

Assessment of Adults with Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 460 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Application fee

Three Letters of Recommendation written by individuals who know you well and can speak of your work experience and/or academic accomplishments, as well as your potential for successful graduate work

A written essay (Statement of Purpose/Reasons for Graduate Study)

Graduate Record Examination and/or the Miller Analogies Test scores (only required for applicants to the PhD program)

All transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended

A current resume/CV outlining your academic, volunteer, teaching, and/or research experiences

A writing sample of scholarly work

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25732 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25732 USD / year

≈ 25732 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12404 USD / year

≈ 12404 USD / year

Additional Details

Minnesota Resident: $20,714 per year

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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