M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling
6 in 5 - Combined BA/MA Program for
Assumption College Undergraduates
This program is designed for Assumption College students who are full-time undergraduate majors in the Institute for Social and Rehabilitation Services, who have demonstrated superior academic performance, and who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. Students must be recommended for the program by an ISRS faculty member. Acceptance into the Six-in-Five program allows students to begin taking graduate courses in their senior year. During the spring semester of the senior year, students must formally apply for acceptance into the graduate program.
Upon acceptance into the graduate program, students may continue their graduate coursework through the summer sessions and the following academic year. Upon successful completion of the academic and clinical requirements, students will be awarded a Master of Arts degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. This program allows outstanding students to complete six years of full-time academic work in five years.
Students accepted into the Six-in-Five program are eligible to apply for a special U.S. Department of Education scholarship grant of up to $10,000 during their senior year.
YEAR 1
Fall
SRS 502 - Research Seminar in Rehabilitation Counseling
SRS 503 - Foundations of Rehabilitation Services
SRS 505 - Introduction to Assessment and Appraisal of Individuals with Disabilities
SRS 510 - Seminar in Medical Rehabilitation
Spring
SRS 512 - Occupational Analysis, Career Development and Job Placement
SRS 520 - Introduction to Psychiatric Rehabilitation
SRS 530 - Counseling Theory and Practice
SRS 599 - Practicum & Seminar in Legal and Ethical Issues
Summer I
SRS 508 - Family Systems and Rehabilitation
SRS 619 - Technology In Rehabilitation
Summer II
SRS 525 - Psycho-social and Environmental Aspects of Disability
SRS 631 - Multi-Cultural Issues
YEAR 2
Fall
SRS 513 - Vocational Evaluation and Assessment
SRS 630 - Advanced Counseling
SRS 550 - Group Work
ELECTIVE - Advanced Course Elective
SRS 699 - Internship and Internship Seminar I
Spring
SRS 540 - Case Management in Rehabilitation
SRS 514 - Private Sector Rehabilitation
ELECTIVE - Advanced Course Elective
SRS 500B - Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
SRS 699 - Internship and Internship Seminar II