Rehabilitation Counseling Specialization
Students can pursue careers in public and not-for-profit rehabilitation agencies. They can also pursue careers in the medical field. Careers in for-profit rehabilitation include private practice, insurance rehabilitation, legal testimony, and consulting.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Rehabilitation Counselor Education program is to support activities that improve the lives of people with disabilities. To this end, we will offer degree programs, provide university and community services, and conduct research on issues related to rehabilitation. Close collaboration will occur between the program, students, rehabilitation providers, and consumers to insure a well-rounded and practical learning experience. Students will graduate from the Rehabilitation Counselor Education program having met all the competencies necessary to become highly qualified rehabilitation professionals.
Program of Study
The Rehabilitation Counseling track provides a graduate with the coursework needed to become a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. The track consists of 63 credit hours. Students typically take 6 hours each semester and complete the degree in 3 years.
Required Courses
To download a list of the recommended sequence and pre-requisites, click here.
COUN 200: Introduction to Counseling
COUN 201: Educational Research
COUN 210: Disability Policy
COUN 215: Theoretical Foundations of Individual and Family Counseling
COUN 220: Career Development and Occupational Information
COUN 221: Methods of Counseling
COUN 224: Assessment of Individual and Family
COUN 228: Psychopathology and Psychiatric Disabilities
COUN 233: Human Resources Field Work
COUN 240: Family Counseling
COUN 245: Theoretical Foundations of Individual and Family Diversity
COUN 246: Medical and Vocational Aspects of Disability
COUN 260: Counseling Practicum
COUN 262: Case Management
COUN 265: Advanced Placement
COUN 270: Advanced Practicum
COUN 292: Internship
Certification Requirements
Certification requirements for Rehabilitation Counselors can be found at the following website: http://www.crcertification.com/certification_crcc.html
Students in the Rehabilitation Counseling program are required to take and successfully pass the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Exam (CRC) during their final semester of the program. The CRC Exam is the comprehensive examination for the Rehabilitation Counseling program. See the Comprehensive Exam section of the Student Handbook for further details on the exam and your responsibilities.
Code of Ethics
The Code of Ethics for Certified Rehabilitation Counselors can be accessed at this site: http://www.crcertification.com/code.html
Program Accreditation
Drake University's Rehabilitation Counseling program is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education. This accreditation enables graduates of the Rehabilitation Counseling program to become Certified Rehabilitation Counselors.
Program Contact
Dr. Matt Bruinekool
matt.bruinekool@drake.edu
515-271-4507
212G School of Education
3206 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311