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The Rehabilitation Counseling Program at University of Massachusetts at Boston is a 60 semester-hour master's program. It is fully accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Counseling Education and it also meets the academic requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions. Students in our program are eligible to take the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor exam, which is also the state licensure exam for Licensed Rehabilitation Counselors, upon completing 75% of the course work while enrolling in the program. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to assist people with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities in achieving their personal and vocational goals. Multicultural and technology themes are woven into the curricula of all courses. The Rehabilitation Counseling Program is part of the Department of Counseling & School Psychology in Graduate College of Education. The DCSP prepares students for a variety of professions, including Family therapy, Mental Health Counseling , Rehabilitation Counseling, School Counseling, & School Psychology. By taking several additional courses and carefully choosing approved Practicum and Internship sites, students in the Rehabilitation Counseling Program may take the State Licensure Board's exam for Licensed Mental Health Counselors and/or School Counselors if they so desire. Faculty members in the Rehabilitation Counseling Program strive to provide students with an educational experience characterized by personal attention and careful individualized planning that accommodate students' career goals. They also prepare students for further study at the doctoral level if the students so desire. Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 in the program. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded the Master of Education degree. Graduates of our Program are employed in a variety of settings, including state rehabilitation agencies, private rehabilitation companies, rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, federal veterans programs, mental health centers, school systems, universities, law enforcement agencies, independent living centers, insurance companies, and private practice. Click on the Rehabilitation Recruitment Center for nationwide jobs. Students will 1. Acquire skills in applying theories and techniques
of individual, group and family counseling. 2. Acquire knowledge in understanding of the theoretical
basis of behavior, including human growth and development. 3. Acquire knowledge of environmental and attitudinal
barriers that persons with disabilities face, and the influence of
cultures and gender on persons with disabilities. 4. Acquire knowledge and skills of case management including
how to identify and use community resources. 5. Acquire knowledge of independent living services. 6. Acquire knowledge of the history and philosophy of
rehabilitation and acquire an understanding of the legislation affecting
persons with disabilities including the American with Disabilities
Act. 7. Acquire an understanding of the organizational structure
of vocational rehabilitation. 8. Develop an understanding of the legal and ethical
standards for the practice of rehabilitation counseling. 9. Acquire an understanding of how current and past
societal events can impact on the rehabilitation process and persons
with disabilities. 10. Acquire knowledge of career development theories
as it applies to persons with disabilities. 11. Develop an understanding of labor market trends
and occupational information. 12. Acquire knowledge of the medical aspects of various
disabilities including functional assessments and appropriateness
of various interventions. 13. Acquire knowledge of the psychosocial aspects of
disabilities including the effects on the person with the disability,
their family and social network. 14. Develop skills in evaluation approaches including
techniques and interpretation of results. Additionally, students will
acquire skills in vocational evaluation. 15. Acquire knowledge of job analysis, job modification
and job restructuring. 16. Acquire skills of job development, job placement
and follow-up or follow-along services. 17. Acquire knowledge of supported employment practices. 18. Acquire knowledge of rehabilitation research literature
and methods of analyzing research quality in professional journals. 19. Acquire knowledge of statistical methods and types
of research analyses. 20. Acquire knowledge of research designs, including
survey methods and needs assessment approaches. 21. Acquire knowledge of issues and practices of transitions
from school to work. 22. Acquire knowledge of state and federal entitlements for persons with disabilities.
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