College of Education Health and Human Services
School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences
www.kent.edu/ehhs/ldes

About This Program

Make a difference in rehabilitation with the Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling M.Ed. program. Gain the skills and knowledge to provide effective counseling to individuals with disabilities, with experienced faculty and real-world opportunities to support your growth. Read more...

Contact Information

• Frank Sansosti | fsansost@kent.edu | 330-672-2294

• Connect with an Admissions Counselor: U.S. Student | International Student

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Applications to the M.Ed. in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling are not being accepted at this time.

Accreditation

Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Applications to the M.Ed. in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling are not being accepted at this time.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Goal statement
• Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
• Supplemental Interview form
• Two letters of recommendation
• Interview
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Graduation Requirements

• No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Effectively work with clients from a multicultural and pluralistic society.
2. Demonstrate knowledge in assessment, groupwork, career development, helping relationships human growth and development, social and cultural diversity, research and program evaluation and professional orientation and ethical practice.
3. Meet the academic components required to become a certified rehabilitation counselor in Ohio.
4. Understand legal and ethical standards and practice in a legal and ethical manner.
5. Understand and demonstrate multicultural responsiveness.
6. Demonstrate a strong counselor identity.
7. Demonstrate strong clinical skills in case conceptualization, diagnosis, treatment planning and specifically using assessments related to rehabilitation counseling.
8. Understand and demonstrate sound counseling skills and techniques within a theoretical framework in both individual and group counseling.
9. Understand the importance of research in advancing the counseling profession, including how to critique research to inform counseling practice.
10. Effectively work with crisis, trauma, suicide and at-risk clients.

Full Description

The Master of Education degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling features an interdisciplinary approach that focuses on the inclusion of persons with disabilities into the life of the community. Graduates are employed in vocational rehabilitation settings, mental health and developmental disabilities agencies, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, public and private hospitals, comprehensive rehabilitation centers, correctional facilities, community-based programs, private industry, proprietary rehabilitation and student disability services in higher education.

The program requires two years of study, culminating in a semester-long internship under the field supervision of a certified clinical rehabilitation counselor. Faculty advise students in the development of a curriculum plan that includes required core, foundational and elective courses. Early and continued exposure to rehabilitation practice is provided as students progress through the program.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.