Master of Science in Counseling and Rehabilitation Education - Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Southern Illinois University Carbondale - INTO

Graduates of our Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program emerge with a top-notch clinical education and have a thorough understanding of the cultural, socioeconomic, and societal challenges many people face.This degree program is comprehensive and includes coursework, research, service, and enrichment opportunities in the community. An understanding that mental health and physical health are interrelated is a key concept and students gain experience working with people with disabilities and physical challenges. Our program prepares students to qualify for licensing requirements in most states and upon graduation, students are prepared to enter the workforce in private, federal, and state agencies, as well as non-profits.This concentration focuses on learning to counsel and aid individuals with physical and/or psychological disabilities. Professionals in this field assist people in learning to overcome or work around their challenges to live the highest quality of life possible. Clinical rehabilitation counselors often work with other care providers, such as social workers, physical therapists, and physicians to facilitate courses of care and empowerment plans. This type of counseling focuses on the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of an individual as well as contributing relationships.