Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling,
Community Counseling Track
Curriculum
The curriculum is designed to reflect major areas of study important in the preparation of community counselors with expertise in working with individuals with disabilities in the community. The curriculum is designed to reflect the accreditation standards of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE).
These areas of study include:
- Professional Identity
- Social and Cultural Diversity
- Human Growth and Development
- Career Development
- Helping Relationships
- Group Work
- Assessment
- Research and Program Evaluation
- Community Services and Resources
- Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
As part of the curriculum, all students complete a Practicum and an Internship to practice and integrate counseling skills learned in coursework. With the permission of their agencies and of the Program Director for the M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling, Community Counseling Track students employed in relevant settings may complete these experiences at their agency job sites.
Number of Credits Required:
Completing the degree requires a total of 51 credits. This can be completed in two years of full time study or three years of part time study. This includes study in the summer as certain courses are offered only in the summer semester.
Course Descriptions:
Course descriptions are available at http://shrp.umdnj.edu, select Course Info, and then Program Requirements.
Requirements for Graduation:
M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling, Community Counseling Track
The course of study includes 51 credits in the following areas:
Core counseling courses: 27 credits
Specialized counseling courses: 12 credits
Counseling practice including practicum and internship: 9 credits
Elective: 3 credits
Core Counseling Courses - 27 Credits
PSRT 5102 Counseling Techniques I
PSRT 5323 Theories of Counseling and Personality
PSRT 5103 Human Growth and Development
PSRT 5242 Group Methods
PSRT 5313 Foundations of the Counseling Profession
PSRT 5315 Evaluation and Assessment
PSRT 5320 Social and Cultural Diversity Issues
PSRT 5201 Career Development Theory
PSRT 5030 Statistical and Research Methods
Specialized Courses - 12 Credits
PSRT 5310 Psychopathology
PSRT 5132 Medical Aspects of Disabilities
PSRT 5123 Community Counseling and Resources
PSRT 5403 Career Counseling and Consultation
Clinical Practice - 9 Credits
PSRT 6011 Practicum in Counseling
PSRT 6012 Internship in Counseling (6 credits)
Elective - 3 Credits
The elective is selected from graduate level courses in advanced practice. Examples of electives include:
PSRT 5252 Addictions and Mental Illness
PSRT 4015 Wellness and Recovery
PSRT 4261 Developmental Disabilities
PSRT 5101 Seminar in Principles and Practices of Psychiatric Rehabilitation
PSRT 5051 Seminar in Evidence-based and Promising Practices
PSRT 4271 Role of Families in Rehabilitation
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