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The Master of Education in Counselor
Education with a specialization in
Rehabilitation Counseling is an
interdisciplinary field of study
specifically designed to train
professional rehabilitation counselors
to work for and with persons with
disabilities in both the public and
private sectors. The program prepares
individuals for professional leadership,
administration, direct service, private
practice and forensic practice.
Preparing for your New Career
The Master of Education in Counselor
Education with a specialization in
Rehabilitation Counseling combines
academic instruction with clinical and
experiential learning. The program is
designed to give students the
competencies to provide a wide range of
services and apply a variety to clinical
modalities to assist persons with
disabilities.
Graduates of this program may pursue
positions as counselors, administrators,
independent consultants, and case
managers in a variety of organizations
and settings including state
rehabilitation agencies, private
independent practice, rehabilitation
hospitals, forensic practice,
insurance-based systems such as workers'
compensation, and private industry.
In each of these settings
rehabilitation counselors are
instrumental in service provision,
personal & family counseling, and
advocacy.
Rehabilitation Counselors become
eligible to apply for several
credentials as a result of successful
completion of the FAU training course.
Graduates are eligible for national
certification as a Certified
Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
Further national certifications may also
include Certificated Disability
Management Specialist (CDMS), and
Certified Case Manager (CCM). A
dual program is available that allows a
student to also seek licensure as a
mental health licensure (LMHC) in
the State of Florida.
Rehabilitation Counselor Coursework
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