Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling (Cert-Rehab)

The rehabilitation counseling certificate program (30 quarter credits) addresses a critical need for counselors who have additional training or expertise helping those with disabilities and injuries achieve their personal, career, and independent living goals. The certificate program fulfills the initial requirements for a certificate from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC). Students must apply for the CRC certificate independent of the program.

Mission Statement

The mission of the clinical mental health counseling programs is to educate and prepare the next generation of professional clinical mental health and rehabilitation counselors and leaders who, through commitment, excellence, and engagement, will have meaningful and sustained impact in their communities. Such impact is accomplished by actively and diligently affirming the dignity and self-worth of all persons.

Admission Requirements - Cert-Rehab

UWS admits new students into this certificate program in fall (October), spring (April), and summer (July). Applicants should carefully review the program’s selection criteria to ensure that they are making the best possible presentation of their qualifications. The application for admission and additional information is available on the UWS website.

In addition to the general entry requirements for the College of Graduate Studies, students must also meet specific entry requirements listed below for the certificate in rehabilitation counseling program.

• Official transcripts showing successful completion of a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA.
• Current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Application fee.
• Pass a comprehensive criminal history background check (requirement at admission).
• Submit a well-written personal statement responding to a provided prompt.
• Submit all undergraduate and graduate official transcripts.
• Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from an academic reference.
• Students must hold licensure as a professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, social worker, and/or psychologist.

Students may not be simultaneously enrolled in a program in clinical mental health counseling and a program in sport and performance psychology.

Graduation Requirements - Cert-Rehab

The Cert-Rehab is conferred upon an individual who has fulfilled the following requirements:

• Maintenance of enrollment eligibility through satisfactory academic performance, professional development and behavior.
• Successful completion of all required courses, program requirements or approved equivalents with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Program Learning Outcomes - Cert-Rehab

1. Apply rehabilitative counseling theories and policies to assessment and treatment planning.
2. Demonstrate clinical competency with differently abled clients through interventions designed to help clients secure employment, live independently or with assistance; and integrate into the community.
3. Collaborative with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds to provide services that reflect the impact of the intersection of disability and culture.
4. Demonstrate the rehabilitative counselor identity through ethical advocacy practices.