About the Program:
The Rehabilitation Counseling program is a 60-hour program accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) and designed to prepare culturally competent counselors who specialize in working with persons with physical, developmental, cognitive, psychological, and neurological disabilities and/or illnesses. Rehabilitation Counseling students are equipped with knowledge, skills, and experience to empower persons with disabilities through the counseling process. Students are further equipped with unique competencies to provide effective rehabilitation counseling services within a cultural context.
Students in rehabilitation counseling will demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application in:
- Theories and methods of counseling for individuals with physical or mental disabilities in and out of the work environment
- Case management and documentation requirements that meet federal and state legal guidelines
- Medical and psychosocial aspects associated with physical, developmental, and psychiatric disabilities
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Vocational Evaluations and Related Assessments
- Job Development and Placement
- The Code of Ethics for Rehabilitation Counselors
The Rehabilitation Counseling program complies with federal laws of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 507 of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Section 508 of the Disability Act of 2001.
Veteran and Disability Support Services
For students who may require specific accommodations, please contact North Carolina A&T State University Office of Veteran and Disability Support Services.
Clinical Experiences
The Rehabilitation Counseling program offers extensive field work including practicum and internship. Each student is required to successfully complete a 100 hour Practicum and a 600 hour Internship. Each student is required to obtain 40% of Direct contact hours during both experiences.
Credentials and Certifications
Students in the counseling program are eligible to apply for certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of North Carolina.
Required Curriculum:
Course |
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Credit Hours |
HDSV 702 |
Human Development |
3 |
HDSV 712 |
Professional Orientation and Ethics in Rehabilitation Counseling |
3 |
HDSV 650 |
Theories of Counseling |
3 |
HDSV 735 |
Counseling Methods (Lab) |
3 |
HDSV 736 |
Multicultural Counseling |
3 |
HDSV 738 |
Psychopathology and Treatment Planning in Rehabilitation Counseling |
3 |
HDSV 740 |
Appraisal |
3 |
HDSV 743 |
Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability |
3 |
HDSV 750 |
Group Counseling (Lab) |
3 |
HDSV 709 |
Statistics and Research Methodology |
3 |
HDSV 764 |
Caseload Management and Vocational Planning |
3 |
HDSV 765 |
Practicum (Lab) |
3 |
HDSV 770 |
Applied Research in Counseling |
3 |
HDSV 775 |
Career Counseling and Employment Development |
3 |
HDSV 780 |
Internship I |
3 |
HDSV 790 |
Internship II |
3 |
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OR |
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HDSV 799 |
Internship I or II |
6 |
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12 selected Elective Hours in the form of 1 of 4 Certificate Programs Total 60 |
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The program also offers a 12 hour Certificate specialization in Rehabilitation Psychology and Behavioral Medicine and a 12 hour Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling and Behavioral Addictions, and Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment. Students can also obtain a 12 hour Certificate in Marriage and Family Counseling.
Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling and Behavioral Addictions
The 12 hour Certificate Program in Rehabilitation Counseling and Behavioral Addictions (RCBA) prepares culturally competent counselors to address the unique issues encountered by consumers with a variety of addictions, including, but not limited to,
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- Gambling Addiction
- Sex Addiction
- Eating Disorders
- Criminal Offense
Specific emphasis is placed on addressing the distinctive needs of racial and ethnic minorities with behavioral addictions which may be overlooked or misunderstood during the treatment process.
RCBA Curriculum (12 hours)
Course |
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Credit Hours |
HDSV 665 |
Foundation and Theories of Addiction |
3 |
HDSV 767 |
Psychopathology and Addictions |
3 |
HDSV 768 |
Psychopharmacology and Addictive Behaviors |
3 |
HDSV 769 |
Marriage and Family Counseling and Behavioral Addictions |
3 |
Each of the four courses within this certification program includes content on the 12 core functions of addiction counselors as well as a specific focus on diversity.
*This certification program meets the educational requirements of the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification Board, thus meeting the educational requirements for the Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS).
Please see www.NCSAPPB.org for additional information.
Certificate in Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment
The 12 hour Certificate Program in Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment (VEWA) prepares students to administer, score, and interpret a variety of psychological, cognitive, intelligence, aptitude, and career tests, especially for persons with disabilities. The certificate also prepares specialists who focus on pre-employment and employment skill development along with reintegrating persons with disabilities into the community. The VEWA program also prepares students to obtain national certification as a Professional Vocational Evaluator (PVE).
VEWA Curriculum (12 hours)
Course |
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Credit Hours |
HDSV 771 |
Foundations of Vocational Evaluation |
3 |
HDSV 772 |
Vocational Evaluation Laboratory |
3 |
HDSV 776 |
Principles of Work Adjustment |
3 |
**Note: |
Students will select one of the following electives: |
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HDSV 752 |
American Sign Language |
3 |
HDSV 762 |
Advanced Assessment in Rehabilitation |
3 |
HDSV 777 |
Assistive Technology in Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Services |
3 |
Certificate in Rehabilitation Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
The 12 hour Certificate Program in Rehabilitation Psychology and Behavioral Medicine prepares counselors who focus on the application of psychological knowledge and skills on behalf of individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions in order to maximize health and welfare, independence, and functional abilities. The certificate also prepares specialists who are concerned with behavioral approaches relevant to the understanding of physical health and illness, and the application of disease prevention, health promotion, treatment, and rehabilitation. There is specific emphasis on the psychological impact of disability, types of assessment tools and procedures utilized to diagnose individuals with various psychological conditions, and the appropriate techniques utilized to treat individuals with psychopathological disorders.
Rehabilitation Psychology and Behavioral Medicine Curriculum (12 hours)
Course |
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Credit Hours |
HDSV 761 |
Behavioral Medicine |
3 |
HDSV 768 |
Psychopharmacology of Addictive Behaviors |
3 |
HDSV 773 |
Advanced Psychopathology and Treatment Planning |
3 |
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HDSV 778 |
Psychodiagnostics and Report Writing |
3 |
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Certificate in Marriage and Family Counseling
Beginning Fall 2009, the Community Counseling Program will offer a certificate in Marriage and Family Counseling. Counseling students who choose the certificate can take their elective courses in the area of Marriage and Family Counseling. This certificate will further prepare students to work in settings that specialize in counseling couples, children, and families. |
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Course |
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Credit Hours |
HDSV 754 |
Advanced Theory in Family Counseling |
3 |
HDSV 756 |
Counseling Couples |
3 |
HDSV 774 |
Counseling Poor and Ethnically Diverse Fam. |
3 |
**Notes: Students will select one of the following electives: |
HDSV 753 |
Counseling Children and Adolescents |
3 |
HDSV 757 |
Special Topics in marriage and Family Couns. |
3 |
HDSV 769 |
Marriage and Family Counseling in Addictions |
3 |
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