To provide a solid understanding of the principles, philosophies, history, policies, laws, practices, and ethics related to rehabilitation counseling.
	To present knowledge of a range of disabilities including physical, psychiatric, substance abuse, developmental, behavioral and cognitive, with particular attention to psychosocial aspects and functional capacities.
	To develop in the student sound knowledge of the dynamics of personality development and theories of counseling, as well as practical counseling skills.
	To challenge the student to examine personal values and to appreciate a multicultural perspective to counseling.
	To provide education for effective case management and disability management.
	To achieve within the student an appreciation and knowledge of vocational and career development theory.
	To obtain an understanding of the methods and tests available for evaluation and the relation of such to a comprehensive assessment of the individual.
	To develop, in the student, skills in job analysis, marketing, job development, job placement and supported employment options.
	To acquaint the student with research methodology and research in rehabilitation for the purpose of becoming intelligent consumers of research.
	To develop sound professional counselors committed to life long learning.
Through coursework, practicum and internship placements, the graduate student will integrate the critical knowledge and clinical skills necessary for professional practice. The Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling program provides the educational preparation for Missouri licensing as a Professional Counselor (LPC) and national certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Additional coursework for specialization in marriage and family therapy, music therapy and substance abuse also is available.

Early Access

Baccalaureate students who meet the requisite grade point average and coursework may be eligible for the bridge/early access program to the MA in Rehabilitation Counseling at Maryville. Please see a description of the Psychology major with a concentration in Rehabilitation within the College of Arts and Sciences (www.maryville.edu/academics/lp/Psychology). This program also offers early access to the graduate program in Rehabilitation Counseling.


Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study

The C.A.G.S. program offers an advanced education in counseling to the person who has a counseling or related master's degree. The intent of this certificate is to provide specific knowledge and skills relevant to rehabilitation counseling.

Additional coursework can be taken for professional counselors in Marriage and Family Therapy, Substance Abuse, and Music Therapy.

Marriage and Family:
		REHB 610 Family Studies and Issues
		REHB 615 Couple Therapy and Enrichment
		REHB 670 Foundations of Family Therapy
		REHB 675 Advanced Family Theory and Therapy
Substance Abuse:
		REHB 570 Substance Abuse Assessments & Treatment
		REHB 611 Issues in Substance Abuse
		* One additional course option is required for concentration in substance abuse.
Music Therapy (Select 12 credit hours from):
		MUTH 575 Music Therapy Assessment
		MUTH 576 Music Therapy Improvisation / Composition
		MUTH 620 Music Psychotherapy
		MUTH 621 Ethical and Legal Issues in Music Therapy
		MUTH 622 Music Therapy in Rehab and Medicine
Additional Course Options:
		REHB 560 Working with Children and Adolescents
		REHB 664 Applied Counseling Theory and Multiculturism

 

The profession of rehabilitation counseling primarily serves individuals with disabilities through counseling to build on their strengths to achieve quality of life through work and independent living in the community. The rehabilitation counselor is committed to working with persons with disabilities including physical, psychological, substance abuse, developmental, behavioral and cognitive. The rehabilitation counselor is prepared to work in a variety of settings, such as state rehabilitation agencies, hospitals, psychiatric facilities, substance abuse programs, schools, universities, colleges, criminal justice programs, community agencies, mental health clinics, independent living centers, nursing homes, group homes, insurance companies, and private industry including employee assistance programs and private practice.

The Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling program provides the educational preparation for Missouri licensing as a Professional Counselor (LPC) and national certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).

Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling

Required Courses:	Credits
REHB 561 Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling	3
REHB 564 Medical Aspects of Rehabilitation	3
REHB 563 Counseling and Personality Theory	3
REHB 604 Research Methods in Rehabilitation An undergraduate statistical course is required before the REHB 604   Research Methods in Rehabilitation course can be taken. An undergraduate   statistic course can be taken while in the masters program.	3
REHB 565 Cultural and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability	3
REHB 662 Evaluation and Assessment	3
REHB 568 Psychiatric Rehabilitation	3
REHB 600 Counseling Skills and Practicum	3
REHB 566 Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation	3
REHB 666 Group Processes and Counseling	3
REHB 663 Career Development, Work and Disability	3
REHB 601 Internship and Seminar	3
REHB 665 Job Development and Placement	3
REHB 567 Case Management and Disability Management	3
REHB 605 The Family and Rehabilitation	3
REHB 602 Advanced Internship and Seminar	3