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Master of Arts (MA) in
Rehabilitation Counseling

Online

Program Overview

The University of Alabama offers a master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling 100% online. Designed for both part-time and full-time students, this program prepares graduates to provide guidance and support and to help empower individuals. Alumni of our program work in career assessment, rehabilitation centers, vocational rehabilitation agencies, case management, Veterans Affairs offices, schools, addiction clinics, assistive technology, and advocacy and consultation services.

Program Format
Online
Credit Hours
60
Tuition Per Hour
$440

Begin a Career That Changes Lives

This program is designed to provide you with active learning opportunities and a curriculum complete with live class lectures and clinical experiences. Upon graduation you will be prepared to work in public and private settings and rural and urban communities. You’ll be able to address a diverse array of needs and support individuals in recovery, improving their quality of life.

The Rehabilitation Counseling program is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The curriculum provides both didactic and experiential learning and culminates in a 600-hour internship.

Funding opportunities are available for students who qualify through Project STAR and the Rehabilitation Services Association’s Long-Term Training program.

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Application Priority DeadlineMay 15 for fall admission; October 22 for spring admission; March 15 for summer admission. Applications taken after priority deadline if space is available.
Fees$10 College of Education graduate fee (per credit hour)
AccreditationCouncil for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
PracticumYes - required
InternshipYes - required

Curriculum

The MA in Rehabilitation Counseling is a 60-credit-hour program and is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The curriculum provides both didactic and experiential learning and culminates in a 600-clock-hour, for-credit internship.

Practicum and internship are required. Please note that courses are subject to change.

Required Courses

BCE 512 Counseling Theory and Process
BCE 513 Career Development
BCE 514 Counseling Skills
BCE 517 Professional Issues, Ethics and Advocacy in Counseling
BCE 521 Group Procedures
BCE 522 Individual and Group Appraisal
BCE 533 Special Topics: Work and Disability
BCE 540 Orientation to Rehabilitation Counseling
BCE 542 Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disabilities
BCE 545 Case Management, Vocational Rehabilitation and Placement

BCE 611 Multicultural Approach to Counseling
BCE 613 Substance Abuse Counseling
BER 500 Introduction to Education Research
BER 540 Statistical Methods in Education
BEP 550 Life Span Development
BSP 660 Psychopathology
BCE 546 Practicum in Rehabilitation Counseling
BCE 547 Internship in Rehabilitation Counseling
Adviser-approved elective

This program requires an internship and practicum/field placement. The 3 hours of practicum/field placement credit are earned with 100 hours of experience, and the 6 hours of internship credit are earned for completion of 600 clock hours. It is the student’s responsibility to secure a site for the field placement.

Admission

Admission to the MA program requires the following:

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or 3.0 average for the last 60 hours in a degree program, or a 3.0 or higher in a completed graduate degree program
Online interview with faculty

**Applicants may be considered for admission if their GPA is lower than 3.0. While test scores are not required, students may submit GRE/MAT scores. If admitted, permission to continue is granted at the end of the first 12 hours of graduate credit by earning a minimum GPA of 3.0.

A completed application includes unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended, three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and a Graduate School application.

After initial review of application materials, promising applicants will be invited for an interview with program faculty. Admission decisions take into consideration both application materials and performance during the interview.

Priority application deadlines:

October 22 – spring admission*
March 15 – summer admission*
May 15 – fall admission*

*Applications will be accepted after priority deadline if space is available.

This program leads to certification for licensure in Alabama. If you reside or intend to seek professional licensure outside of the state of Alabama, please review the requirements for that state prior to applying to this program.

Grants Available: Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) grants