ONLINE Master of Arts program in
Rehabilitation Counseling
NEW! One of the nation's leading Master of Arts programs in Rehabilitation Counseling is now offered ONLINE. Applications are being accepted for fall 2010.
The online graduate program in Rehabilitation Counseling is a 16-course,
50-credit program that can be completed over 8 semesters in less than
3 years. Upon completion, students will be awarded a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling, and will be eligible to sit for the CRC exam.
Program Features & Benefits:
- It is the only ONLINE degree offered by a top-ranked Rehabilitation Counseling graduate program in the northeastern region of the United States.
- Student-centered approach emphasizes convenience, ongoing communication, academic excellence, and interaction with professors, administrators, and professionals.
- Faculty have interest, investment, and experience in teaching online courses.
- Program is asynchronous; students learn at their own convenience each week.
- Multiple learning modalities: online, experiential, practice, team
- Outcomes based learning: practical application of knowledge and career preparation
- Curriculum designed to national standards with input from professionals in the field
- Program is ranked among the top Rehabilitation Counseling graduate programs in New England and the nation by U.S. News.
- Assumption College has been home to the RSA Region I Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program (RCEP) since 1974, one of only 10 RCEP programs in the United States.
- We have provided continuing education and professional development training to literally thousands of practicing VR counselors and other public VR staff, and have prepared qualified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors since 1968.
- Over the past seven years, we have graduated more than 70 practicing public VR counselors as part of our RSA grant-funded CSPD graduate program, a blend of distance education and on-campus components.
- We have prepared qualified Rehabilitation Counselors to work with individuals with a broad range of disabilities in diverse work settings.
- Program is fully accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE).
Admission
Admissions standards are identical to our traditional on-campus graduate program in Rehabilitation Counseling. An undergraduate degree in biological or social sciences and/or work experience in rehabilitation or human services is strongly recommended. GRE’s are not required, but demonstrated academic success as reflected by GPA, and academic and professional recommendations are important acceptance factors.
Computer Literacy
The Blackboard instructional software program is the platform for our online program delivery. Students must have ready access to a personal computer, Internet access, and basic computer literacy skills in order to enroll in the program. In addition, students must feel comfortable with the unique features and methodologies associated with distance learning.
Summer On-Campus Residency Requirement
One 5-day on-campus session will take place during each of two summer semesters. Students will stay on campus in fully furnished, 2 bedroom apartments at the Living and Learning Center.
Financial Aid
Students may qualify for Stafford Loans. A limited number of RSA grant-funded scholarships will be made available for qualified students.
Tuition for Rehabilitation Counseling Online program
(2009-2010 academic year)
$365 per credit
$1095 per 3-credit course
$1460 per 4-credit course
Course Schedule* 2010-2013
Sept. - Dec. 2010
RCP 503 Foundations of Rehabilitation (3 credits)
RCP 510 Medical Seminar (3 credits)
Jan. - May 2011
RCP 505 Assessment and Appraisal of Individuals with Disabilities (3 credits)
RCP 512 Occupational Analysis (3 credits)
First 5-day On-Campus Session, June 20-24, 2011
May - July 2011
RCP 530 Counseling Theory and Practice (3 credits)
RCP 502 Research Seminar (3 credits)
Sept. - Dec. 2011
RCP 525 Psychosocial Issues in Rehabilitation (3 credits)
RCP 520 Psychiatric Rehabilitation (3 credits)
Jan. - May 2012
RCP 500B Substance Abuse Treatment in Rehabilitation (3 credits)
RCP 508 Family Systems (3 credits)
May - July 2012
RCP 599 Practicum Seminar (3 credits)
RCP 550 Group Work (3 credits)
Second 5-Day On-Campus Session, June 18-22, 2012
Sept. - Dec. 2012
RCP
699A Internship Seminar (4 credits)
RCP 513
Vocational Evaluation and Assessment (3 credits)
Jan. - May 2013
RCP 699B Internship Seminar (4 credits)
RCP 540 Case Management (4 credits)
* Course schedule and dates are subject to change
For more detailed information, please visit the online
program
Blackboard website and logon as follows:
User ID: rehabguest Password: rehabguest
Online program Blackboard website
For more information, contact:
Bob Bureau, M.Ed., CAGS
rbureau@assumption.edu
(508) 767-7163
Associate Coordinator, Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Counseling
Institute for Social and Rehabilitation Services