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Rehabilitation Counseling M.A.

The mission of the Rehabilitation Counseling program at the University of Northern Colorado is to develop well-educated professional rehabilitation counselors and to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities in the state, region and the nation through counseling. The University provides services that support equal learning opportunities for all students. Learning occurs in an environment characterized by small classes taught by full-time faculty who are all certified rehabilitation counselors, and some of whom are also certified vocational evaluators.

Admission. The student must send directly to the school:

  1. Two letters of recommendation using the UNC Letter of Recommendation for Graduate School form.
  2. Provide a current resume.
  3. A statement of interest covering the following topics (maximum of ten pages doubled-spaced).
    1. What factors and events motivated your interest in rehabilitation? Discuss your attitude and philosophy in general. Describe your attitude or philosophy toward research, community change and advocacy.
    2. What are your career and educational goals? Why have you chosen rehabilitation counseling as your area of study? In what role and in what organizational setting would you ultimately like to be employed?
    3. What past exposure have you had to rehabilitation? Include any coursework or work experience (paid or volunteer) you have had. If you have had none, provide a justification of your current interest in the field.
    4. How would you describe your strengths and weaknesses? This should cover such areas as academic ability, capacity to work with others, leadership and ability to cope with stress.

Objectives

  1. Students will develop an appreciation for cultural diversity and political values.
  2. Students will develop life-long habits of scholarship and service.
  3. Students will acquire knowledge and skills that prepare them for careers in Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Evaluation, and/or advanced scholarly work.
  4. Students will master methods of inquiry to acquire deeper understanding of their discipline.
  5. The professional service activities of students will be a resource to the community, state, region and nation.
  6. The professional activity of faculty, staff and students extends beyond the boundaries of Colorado, to the region, the nation, and the world.
  7. All students who graduate will be eligible to earn the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation.
  8. All students who graduate will be prepared to enter the professional Rehabilitation Counseling field in public and/or private rehabilitation programs.

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Rehabilitation Counseling M.A.