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Course Overview

Training emphasizes psychological, social, medical, and vocational aspects of disability, and also the development and refinement of personal adjustment counseling skills. Graduates with this M.A. are prepared for careers as both rehabilitation specialists and mental health counselors.

The Department offers only the M.A. degree. Most students are admitted after earning a baccalaureate degree in one of the behavioral, social, health-related, or educational disciplines (REH). The Major offers two areas of Concentration that may also lead to a certificate: (1) Addictions and Substance Abuse Counseling; and (2) Marriage and Family Therapy. Each student may elect to pursue a program of specialization in any of these areas. The Addictions and Substance Abuse counseling program is approved by the Certification Board for Addictions Professionals of Florida (CBAPF Approved Provider #179A).

 

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.

  • Three letters of recommendation (one must be from an academic faculty member)
  • Online department application (which includes a personal statement of intent)
  • GRE
  • Interview (on campus)
  • Undergraduate statistics or research methods course

Curriculum Requirements:

Total Minimum Credit Hours - 60 Credit Hours

  • Core Requirements – 54 Credit Hours
  • Optional Concentration - 15 Credit Hours
  • Thesis or Non-Thesis - 6 Credit Hours

The following 60-hour core curriculum is consistent with national certification standards for rehabilitation counselors and must be taken by all students (post-baccalaureate, thesis, and non-thesis).  Students must receive a B (3.00) or better in all core curriculum and elective classes.

Fees

Total Cost :

Florida Resident: $23446

Out-of-State Resident: $34360


This information was accurate on : 15/12/2020
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