Master of Science in
Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling Specialty
The University of Southern Maine
University of Southern Maine’s Rehabilitation Counseling program is designed to promote quality rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities through the education of rehabilitation counselors. The Master of Science in Counseling--Rehabilitation Counseling Specialty--program helps students acquire the basic foundation, knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to enter the profession and practice effectively.
Approximately 45 of the 54 credit hours will be available via distance format (two-way videoconferencing, ITV, or online). Locations for ITV and videoconference classes include the seven University of Maine System campuses, most University College Centers, University College of Bangor, the Hutchinson Center in Belfast, and Lewiston-Auburn College. Classes will be offered on a rotating basis over the academic year and summer sessions. Between two and three classes (six to nine credits) will be offered each calendar year. All site-based courses will be offered during the week at 4:00 or 7:00 p.m. Students may earn those credits not offered in distance formats (see *on-campus courses below) at either the University of Southern Maine, the University of Maine or from a regionally recognized graduate counseling program.
Program Requirements for the Rehabilitation Counseling Specialty:
Core Courses (27 credits):
HCE 605 Psychological Measurement and Evaluation
HCE 620 Fundamentals of Counseling Theories
HCE 621 Fundamentals of Counseling Skills*
HCE 626 Group Process and Procedures*
HCE 627 Group Counseling*
HRD 668 Human Development
HCE 690 Individual Counseling Practicum Seminar
HCE 691 Individual Counseling Practicum Laboratory
EDU 600 Research Methods and Techniques
Required Specialty Courses (24 credits):
HCE 610 Intro to Rehabilitation Counseling & Services
HCE 611 Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disability & Rehabilitation
HCE 612 Disability and Family in a Multicultural Society
HCE 614 Principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
HCE 615 Vocational Counseling and Placement in Rehabilitation
HCE 619 Myth, Madness, and Mental Illness
HCE 686 Internship in Counselor Education (6 credits – 600 hours)
Electives (3 credits)
For more information, admission requirements, or an application, contact:
Office of Graduate Admissions
University of Southern Maine
128 School Street
Gorham, ME 04038
207-780-5306 (phone)
207-780-5193 (fax)
jsteeves@usm.maine.edu
If you have any questions regarding this degree program or whether it is the appropriate one for you, please contact the Student Services Coordinator at your nearest University College location. Contact us at www.learn.maine.edu or 1-800-868-7000 for the number of the University College location in your region.
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