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Overview
Program Overview
The Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program at the Illinois Institute of Technology teaches future counselors the skills to provide both mental health and rehabilitation service delivery. With this degree, you'll be equipped to address broad mental health and disability-related issues in clinical settings, with respect for multicultural factors.Career Opportunities
In addition to preparing you for practice in clinical mental health counseling, you will receive specialized training for a career in the rapidly growing field of rehabilitation counseling. This program prepares rehabilitation and mental health counselors for employment in:- Community mental health facilities
- State, federal, and private rehabilitation agencies
- Hospitals
- Correctional institutions
- Public schools
- Rehabilitation centers
- Organizations serving individuals with physical, psychiatric, mental, social, or emotional disabilities
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Psychiatric rehabilitation
- Counseling theory
- Individual and group counseling skills
- Assessment in rehabilitation and mental health counseling
- Diagnosis of mental disorders
- Evidence-based treatment of mental disorders
- Job placement
- Medical and psychosocial aspects of disability
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 63
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Counselling Psychology View 606 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 63
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
Applications are accepted for the fall and spring terms, and are considered on a rolling basis. Minimum requirements for admission include:
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in psychology or a closely related field
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Three letters of recommendation (two academic, one employer)
- Professional statement
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (transcripts must be uploaded into the online application system)
Tuition Fee
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International
48420 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1614 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
48420 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1614 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Chicago
1297 - 2491 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 Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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