Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling

Certificates in Rehabilitation Counseling:

Students who are interested in taking selected courses but do not wish to enroll in the full master’s degree may wish to consider the Department’s Certificate Programs. Certificates related to rehabilitation counseling include the Post Master’s Certificate and the Post Bachelor’s Certificate. A certificate is also available in psychiatric rehabilitation.

Post Master’s Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling:

This certificate is designed for individuals to meet the needs of individuals with masters degrees in counseling who are interested in taking additional course work both to gain expertise in the specialty of rehabilitation counseling and to complete additional credits needed to qualify for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) examination.

Students interested in obtaining professional credentials should check with the source providing the credential regarding requirements needed to qualify for the credential. It is the responsibility of the student to contact these sources directly regarding all requirements including specific course work needed for the desired credential. UMDNJ can not assure that you will qualify for any license or credential upon completing the certificate.

Post Bachelor’s Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling:

Students who have a bachelor’s degree and are interested in taking selected courses may wish to consider the Post Bachelor’s Certificate. The Certificate requires completion of four courses. All courses must be taken for credit. These courses may be applied to the master’s degree if you decide to pursue the full M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling program.

The required courses for the Post Bachelor’s Certificate are:

PSRT 5323 Theories of Counseling and Personality
PSRT 5132 Medical Aspects of Disabilities
PSRT 5102 Counseling Techniques I
PSRT 5201 Career Development & Theory
Or
PSRT 5315 Evaluation and Assessment

Students who have previous coursework in one or more of these areas may substitute other courses by advisement. Courses which may be considered for the certificate include:

PSRT 5313 Foundations the Counseling
PSRT 5310 Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
PSRT 5320 Social and Cultural Diversity Issues
PSRT 5123 Rehabilitation Services and Resources
PSRT 5242 Group Methods
PSRT 5030 Statistical and Research Methods

Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Rehabilitation:

The Department offers a 9-credit Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Courses are selected to reflect student interest and background in this area. For additional information about this Certificate, contact Dr. Carlos Pratt at (908) 889-2461 or by e-mail at pratt@umdnj.edu.

Credentialing:
The M.S. program in Rehabilitation Counseling is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE). Upon completion of 75% of the program, you may apply for and take the examination to become a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). Information about the CRC examination is available from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. The CRCC can be contacted at:

Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
Suite 460
300 North Martingale Road
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
(847) 944-1325
Web address: www.crccertification.com

Note: Licensure availability and requirements vary from state to state. Students should check with the state where they are interested in obtaining licensure to obtain information about requirements in that state for the type of license the student is interested in obtaining. Licensure requirements may include both education and relevant work experience. Students are responsible for obtaining additional information about and making application for credentials in which they are interested. UMDNJ can not assure that you will qualify for any license or credential upon completing the degree.

New Jersey provides for licensure of Rehabilitation Counselors. Additional information about the Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor (LRC) credential is available from:

State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners
Professional Counselors Examiners Committee
P.O. Box 45007
Newark, New Jersey 07101
(973) 504-6415 or (973) 504-6582

Graduates with the M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling may be qualified to apply for other types of credentials such as the Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) established by the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (USPRA) as part of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certification Program. This program fosters the growth of a qualified, ethical, and culturally diverse psychiatric rehabilitation workforce through a test-based certification program and enforcement of a practitioner code of ethics. The CPRP credential is currently recognized in 12 states by regulations defining and/or qualifying mental health practitioners. These states are Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Similar legislation is in progress in several other states. Additionally, some organizations offering psychiatric rehabilitation services require the CPRP as a qualification for supervisory and certain other positions. The M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling may be applied to the education requirement. Qualifying work experience in psychiatric rehabilitation is also needed to meet requirements to apply to take the written examination for the CPRP. More information about the CPRP is available at www.uspra.org.USPRA can be contacted about the CPRP at:

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certification Program
601 Global Way - Suite 106
Linthicum, Maryland 21090
(410) 789-7054 TDD: (410) 789-7682
Email: info@uspra.org