Overview

The mission of the Michigan State University Master of Arts (MA) Rehabilitation Counseling Program offers opportunities to develop expertise in the areas of counseling, the social and psychological aspects of disability, the vocational rehabilitation process, case management, ethical practices, independent living, disability management, transition from school to work, vocational assessment, career development and employment strategies.

Mission statement and program objectives

The mission of the Michigan State University Rehabilitation Counseling Master of Art degree program is to prepare and promote the effective delivery of rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities by providing graduates who have demonstrated, through academic and practical achievement on the skills, knowledge, and attitudes.

Such mastery includes the rehabilitation services provision to individuals with different types of needs, such as physical, mental, emotional, educational, developmental, and vocational needs in a variety of clinical and community settings.

The program is designed to: (a) provide a wide spectrum of evidence-based knowledge and practice of rehabilitation counseling profession, (b) prepare students to inform professional practice by generating new knowledge for the profession, (c) support students to provide effective interventions to individuals with disabilities and the community, and (d) equip students to assume positions of leadership in the rehabilitation counseling profession. 

CACREP accreditation denotes a commitment to program excellence and indicates to the public at large that the MSU Rehabilitation Counseling master’s program is fulfilling its commitment to educational quality.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling Theories

Individual Counseling and Helping Relationships

Career Counseling

Group Counseling & Group Work

Human Development for the Counseling Professions

Medical Aspects of Disability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field from an accredited institution, with a grade point average of 3.00 (B) or better in the last two years of undergraduate study.
A written statement of academic goals and career objectives that is 1-2 pages single-spaced, typed in length, that describes the applicant’s professional goals as they relate to the MA program in Rehabilitation Counseling.
Three letters of recommendation, with at least two from professors and/or employers.
Scores from the Graduate Record Examination General Test if the applicant’s grade point average is below 3.00.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

43368 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43368 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

23280 USD / year

≈ 23280 USD / year

Living costs

East Lansing

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Mission statement and program objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

East Lansing

Financing

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Scholarships Information

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