OVERVIEW
We are pleased to offer this opportunity for post-master’s study in Rehabilitation Counseling. This certificate is designed 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 or the National Counselor Examination (NCE) to become a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
PREREQUISITE
Master's degree in counseling with minimum of 45 graduate credits. Official transcript to be submitted with application
Less than 45 credits? Inquire about University Certificate in
Professional Counseling by calling 908-889-2430.
REQUIREMENTS
A maximum of 15 credits. Previous graduate level work may, by advisement, reduce the number of credits to a minimum of 9 credits. Individualized curriculum with required course work customized by advisement to address all the needed course work for the credential the student is seeking as well as courses the student is interested in taking to increase knowledge and expertise in the area of rehabilitation counseling.
Please be advised...Curriculum will be customized to meet coursework requirements. It remains the responsibility of the student to communicate with the credentialing body or state licensing board regarding all of the requirements for the credential or license being sought.
SAMPLE COURSE MENU IN 9 REQUIRED AREAS
All listed courses are 3 academic credits:
Counseling theory and practice
PSRT 5323 Theories of Counseling and Personality
The helping relationship
PSRT 5102 Counseling Techniques I
PSRT 5203 Counseling Techniques II
Human growth and development and maladaptive behavior
PSRT 5103 Human Growth and Development
Lifestyle and career development
PSRT 5201 Vocational Rehabilitation I: Career Development
PSRT 5403 Vocational Rehabilitation II: Employment
Group dynamics, processes, counseling, and consulting
PSRT 5242 Group Methods
Appraisal of individuals
PSRT 5315 Evaluation and Assessment
Social and cultural foundations
PSRT 4310 Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
PSRT 4315 Social and Cultural Diversity Issues
Research and cultural foundations
PSRT 5030 Statistical and Research Methods
The counseling profession
PSRT 5313 Foundations of Counseling
FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION,
CONTACT CACE AT 908-889-2430.
REGISTRATION 
| ONLINE: |
Online registration is not yet available for this course. |
| FAX: |
Fax a completed application
form to 908-889-2432.
(Credit card only.) Available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week |
| MAIL: |
Send a completed application
form and copy of highest degree completed along
with your check, money order or credit card information to:
Debbie Rich, UMDNJ-SHRP
1776 Raritan Road, Room 518
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 |
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here for printable application
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