Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling
College/Department
UALR Graduate School
College of Education
Department of Counseling, Adult, & Rehabilitation Education (CARE)
Description
The Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling is aimed at permitting employed/experienced rehabilitation counselors and other rehabilitation professionals to obtain national certification (CRC). The graduate certificate is offered online and admits both full- and part-time students.
Delivery Method
Web-based
Admission Requirements
- Master’s in Counseling degree from an accredited institution
- A completed application to the UALR Graduate School.
- Personal interview with a program faculty member or a designated representative
- For candidates who will be seeking to sit for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Exam, the CRC Commission requires a Master’s degree in Counseling and three years’ work experience as a rehabilitation counselor verified in writing by your employer. (One year of employment must be under the supervision of a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor in order to be able to sit for the national examination.)
Graduation Requirements
Students are required to complete 18 hours of coursework in Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Research.
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Contact
- Crystal Younger | 501.683.7217 | cdyounger@ualr.edu
- Sherri Campbell-Cathey | 501.683.7084 | sdcampbell@ualr.edu
Accreditation
Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE)
UALR is affiliated with the Electronic Campus of the Southern Regional Education Board, fully accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and designated as “doctoral/research intensive” by the Carnegie Foundation.
Learn More
Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling webpage
Disabilities
UALR makes every effort to meet special accommodation and access needs. For information on specific accommodations for individuals with disabilities, contact the department sponsoring the class you wish to attend, or call Extended Programs at 501.569.3003, or the Office of Disability Support Services at 501.569.3143. The Disability Support Services website, www.ualr.edu/dssdept, provides information about the accommodation process and web forms to apply for services.