Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling - ME

Master of Education in Counselor Education

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling – ME6323

Department of Counseling and Higher Education
McCracken Hall
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701-2979
740.593.4400
counseloreducation@ohio.edu

Delivery Mode: Athens Campus

Terms of Entry: Fall

Program Overview

The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling specialization prepares graduates as rehabilitation counselors who facilitate the personal, vocational, and economic independence of individuals with disabilities. In addition to core counseling coursework, CLRC students are trained in diagnosis, and treatment planning, medical and psychosocial aspects of disability, and job placement. The CLRC program specialization at Ohio University is CACREP Accredited, and is offered annually on the Athens campus.

Full-time students are expected to complete the degree in 5 semesters.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Become familiar with the requirements of a professional counselor, the body of literature and research central to the field, and preparation standards that impact the field as a whole.
• Become familiar with the typical characteristics of individuals and communities served by a variety of institutions and agencies that offer clinical mental health counseling services.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of models, methods, and principles of program development and service delivery based on human and organizational development, including prevention, implementation of support groups, peer facilitation training, parent education, career/occupational information and counseling, and self-help.
• Develop effective strategies for promoting client understanding of and access to community resources.
• Apply principles and models of biopsychosocial assessment, case conceptualization, theories of human development, and concepts of normalcy and psychopathology leading to appropriate diagnoses and counseling plans.
• Acquire knowledge of the principles of diagnosis and the use of diagnostic tools, including the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
• Develop effective strategies for client advocacy in public policy and other issues of equity and access.
• Utilize appropriate individual, couple, family, group, and systems modalities for initiating, maintaining, and terminating counseling, including the use of crisis intervention as well as brief, intermediate, and long-term approaches.
• Acquire an understanding of ethical and legal considerations related to the practice of clinical mental health counseling and rehabilitation counseling.
• Develop skills and competencies related to the provision of rehabilitation services to people with disabilities.
• Produce research and other scholarly information related to promoting the rehabilitation and independence of people with disabilities.
• Maintain an active relationship to the broader rehabilitation community and related professional associations through consultation, education, advocacy, and leadership activities.

Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates of the program are eligible for the national certification as Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC). Graduates are employed as rehabilitation counselors in agencies, state vocational rehabilitation services, colleges and universities, hospitals, career services, and school-based settings. The job placement rate for graduates in was 100% within 12 months of degree completion. Additional information on accreditation, licensure, and certification for the Ohio University Counselor Education program is available on Accreditation, Licensure, and Certification webpage.

Further Information

Link to Program:  https://www.ohio.edu/education/counseling-higher-education/counseling

Admission Requirements

• Transcripts showing a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.9 or higher. 
  • Students with a GPA lower than 2.9 may apply by submitting Verbal and Quantitative scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• At least two letters of recommendation written by current or former professors or supervisors, or others in the field who can address the applicant’s suitability for a graduate program in counseling.
  • Note that letters of recommendation must be submitted online by the authors of the letters. However if your references prefer to submit hard copies please contact Graduate College to check on how to submit hard copies. Program faculty may contact your references for further information.
• Personal Statement of approximately 3-5 double-spaced typed pages from the applicant addressing specific questions including: 
  • What are your career goals? What experiences and/or people in your life have influenced your career goals?
  • Describe your culturally relevant interpersonal experiences with individuals or groups who are different from you.
  • Counselor preparation involves a great deal of self-exploration and discovery. How will you manage your personal and professional boundaries in this process?
  • What distinguishes you from other candidates for the counselor education program?

International Students

The program permits full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to this program.

Graduation Requirements

Complete a minimum of 60 credit hours as follows: