Overview

The mission of the Michigan State University Master of Arts (MA) Rehabilitation Counseling Program is to promote the effective delivery of rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities by providing graduates who have demonstrated through academic achievement the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to provide rehabilitation services to individuals with physical, mental, and/or emotional needs.

The objectives of the Michigan State University Master of Arts (MA) Rehabilitation Counseling Program are to provide students with the opportunity to:

Acquire a sound, basic education in rehabilitation;

Develop the lifelong habit of updating skills and professionalism;

Develop a commitment to assist individuals with disabilities in using their own resources and opportunities to meet their developmental, vocational, and educational needs;

Nourish a commitment to individual human values;

Exercise skills and competencies on a high ethical level and with personal integrity; and

Maintain a critical, questioning, and exploratory attitude.

Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the personal, social, vocational, and psychological needs of persons with disabilities.

Develop a strong knowledge of disability and rehabilitation service related community, social, and environmental needs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Individual and Group Counseling

Career Counseling

Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling

Cognitive and Psychological Aspects of Disability

Social and Environmental Aspects of Rehabilitation

Employment Strategies for Individuals with Disabilities

Professional Issues in Rehabilitation Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 806 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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 Fee

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International

51870 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1729 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

51870 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1729 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

26790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 893 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Rehabilitation Counseling.

Available Scholarships

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