New Student Orientation

September 3rd at 1pm

Location: Campus Center, room U03-3550B (Ballroom section B)

:: Rehabilitation Counseling

Online MS

The Online Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling operates on a cohort model whereby all participants complete the same program of full time study over a two year period. Clinical courses are taught during the first summer at UMass Dartmouth, and all participants must be present for an intensive two-week session held in late June and early July (low cost student housing accommodations at UMass Dartmouth are provided to participants). The remaining courses are delivered in a web-based on-line format following a semester calendar using both synchronous and asynchronous formats. Participants must follow the program of study exactly. The program requires a 100-hour practicum in approved placement sites. A 600-hour internship, divided evenly between two semesters, is also required.  It consists of supervised field experiences in vocational rehabilitation agencies. While engaged in the field work placement, students attend on-line seminars and receive group supervision through synchronous web conferencing. In doing so, students' experiences are examined in relation to current issues of concern in the field of rehabilitation counseling. Students are also supervised by internship site supervisors and participate in conference calls. Students are expected to provide audio/video tapes of counseling sessions. There are scholarships available through the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) that partially funds tuition and fees, and provides a small stipend. The Rehabilitation Counseling Online Program is accredited by CORE. In addition, within your personal statement, please address your interest in pursuing the Online Rehabilitation Counseling Program.

Click here to find out more about what Rehabilitation Counselors do, including job outlook.

Rehabilitation Counseling Online Program Coordinator: Molly Tschopp Molly.Tschopp@umb.edu

For questions about admissions, contact Shona Jackson at Medcounseling@umb.edu

For more information, please visit www.ccde.umb.edu