Program Summary
Fall 2021
Dr. Keith B. Wilson, Ph.D., CRC.
Director of Graduate Studies in Counselor Education
Professor, Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education
keithbwilson@uky.eduProgram Summary
Fall 2021
Reach Your Potential
With intensive 8-week courses and two start dates a year, this program is designed for working professionals who want to become professional rehabilitation or mental health counselors. As a student in our program, you will specialize in Counselor Education or Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling in Mental Health. Both tracks prepare you for certification as a national Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling in Mental Health track leads to licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in most states. As a graduate of this program, you will be able to:
- Provide counseling and planning to a wide-variety of individuals with disabilities.
- Design interventions to mitigate environmental, employment, and attitudinal barriers.
- Consult on regulatory issues, drawing on your knowledge of legal requirements, like the Americans with Disabilities Act.
As part of the M.R.C, you will complete fieldwork experience and a practicum at an approved site in your geographic area. Admission to the program requires an undergraduate degree from an accredited university or college with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher. GRE scores are not required.
Imagine Your Future
Rehabilitation Counselors
Rehabilitation counselors help people with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities live independently.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Median Salary
$35,630
per year in 2018
Number of Jobs
119,700
in 2018
10 Year Job Outlook
11,800
new jobs (average)
Work Environment
Rehabilitation counselors work in a variety of settings, such as community rehabilitation centers, senior citizen centers, and youth guidance organizations.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Refund Policies
You can find tuition refund policies, deadlines, amounts, and other important information on the UK Student Account Services website.
Contact
Dr. Keith B. Wilson, Ph.D., CRC.
Director of Graduate Studies in Counselor Education
Professor, Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education
keithbwilson@uky.eduCollege of Education
Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, & Rehabilitation Counseling
224 Taylor Education Building
Lexington, KY 40506
(859) 257-6076
State Authorization & Licensure
If you plan to complete a University of Kentucky online program while living outside of Kentucky, you should check the Out-of-State Students page to determine if the University of Kentucky is authorized to provide this program in your state of residence. If you plan to use the degree to seek licensure, you should also determine if the degree meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state.