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The Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling Program (RCP) at San Diego State University prepares professionals to provide responsive and effective services to individuals with physical, cognitive and psychiatric disabilities.
WHO WOULD I BE WORKING WITH?
Rehabilitation Counselors s work with a variety of populations from children to the elderly. These individuals could be working with clients in supervisory and administrative , Department of Veterans Affairs, academic settings, career counseling facilities, substance abuse facilities, hospitals, private practices, community mental health centers, and nonprofit agencies.
A Department of Rehabilitation counselor may work with a client who is trying to go back into the work force after being diagnosed with a mental health issue. The counselor would assit in finding the clients strengths and weakness to assist the client accomplish the goal of transitioning back into the work force with acceptable accommodations.
As a RCP graduate, one
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would be eligible to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of California. A counselor can have specializations in cognitive disabilities psychiatric rehabilitation and assistive technology. A Rehabilitation Counselor will work with other agencies and build collaborations and a resource bank. Clients consit of people who were born with disabilities to those who have had recent circumstances. The Clientel could be those with a range from physical disabilites to mental and social..
The goal in working with clients is to assist them achieve their goals of employment, counseling/mental health concerns, and/or independent living skills.
WHY REHABILATION COUNSELING?
If you are looking for a career in the helping profession that is rewarding – why no rehabilitation? Most people think of rehabilitation as only drugs and alcohol, but working with those with disabilities can be just as rewarding. RCP trains counselors to
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work with the population. So that a counselor can better assist their client’s needs. This can be a challenging and exciting career.
“You make a dramatic difference” , Dr. Charles Degeneffe, Program Coordinator emphasis.
Working in rehabilitation can help someone to a satisfying and qualitative life.
HOW CAN I PREPARE?
Suggested Courses:
Psy 340, 350,380,388
Electives:
Psy 319,351,370,407,452
Other depts..:
Gen S 420
If you are interested, the Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office, LS105 will be happy to assist. ■
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