Overview

Rehabilitation counselors work with youth and adults in a variety of community-based settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, colleges, chemical dependency agencies and career/vocational counseling programs.

Students in this The MSEd in Rehabilitation Counseling from The City University of New York may take the national certification examination for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) status after completing 75% of their course work.

Progress Standards

Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.
No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F or WU in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.
Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INCs will not be allowed to register for any courses.

Key Course Performance Standards

Students must receive a grade of at least a B in key program courses.
Students who receive a grade of F or WU in key program courses may not continue in the program.

Key Program Courses are identified by the label (KC) in the course title.

Exit Requirements

An overall GPA of 3.0.
Complete all required workshops.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling Skills and Interviewing Techniques (KC)
Theories of Counseling
Psychosocial, Cultural, and Political Aspects of Disability: Rehabilitation and Special Education
Group Counseling (KC)
Multicultural Aspects of Counseling
Measurement and Appraisal

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Counselling Psychology View 861 other Masters in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0; the Graduate Record Examination is not required.
15-25 credits of approved courses from the following fields: anthropology, economics, education, guidance, health sciences, political science, psychology, sociology, and related areas.
Evidence of oral and written expression consonant with graduate-level study.
Recommendations from appropriate professional or academic references to aid in determining potential for work as a professional counselor.
Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the program. Admission to the program is highly competitive, and each applicant’s grade point average, counselor potential, and applicability of work and life experience are carefully considered.
Relevant work and/or volunteer experience is highly recommended.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20520 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20520 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

11090 USD / year

≈ 11090 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

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Key Course Performance Standards

Exit Requirements

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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