Faculty
Sandra C. Brown, DNS, MN, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAANP, FAAN
Dean and Professor
Susan Flowers, PhD, CRC
Interim Chairperson / Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Derek Ruiz, PhD, CRC, LPC (Illinois)
Assistant Professor
Pat Green, PhD, CRC
Noel Ysasi, PhD
Instructor
Susan Thornton, EdD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S, LPP
Introduction
The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC) program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) through 2027. The program is a member of the National Council of Rehabilitation Education (NCRE). The CRC program is structured to prepare students for effective and efficient clinical rehabilitation counseling service delivery to persons with varying disabilities while addressing multicultural issues. A minimum of 60-semester hour master's degree curriculum requires completion of (1) professional counseling identity courses: 36 hours, (2) professional practice courses: 3 hours of practicum (100 clock hours) and 6 hours of internship (600 clock hours), (3) the specialty area of Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling courses: 15 hours, and (4) passing the national certification examination of Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) or the Departmental Comprehensive Examination.
The CRC Curriculum incorporates knowledge and competencies necessary for graduates to serve in various clinical rehabilitation counseling and related positions. The competencies needed to meet the program objectives are acquired through multiple didactic and practical experiences. The acquisition of research skills and the ability to interpret research findings and incorporate these findings into rehabilitation practice is an integral part of the skill development required of students. The program prepares students interested in seeking further educational opportunities in clinical rehabilitation at the doctoral level.
Mission
The mission of the Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling program is to train graduate students to meet the qualified personnel needs of the rehabilitation profession and enhance the quality of services to unserved and underserved populations with disabilities.
Objective 1:
The clinical rehabilitation counselor education program emphasizes the development of skills, knowledge, and competencies required to:
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provide clinical rehabilitation counseling services
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provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities,
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honor diversity and embrace a multicultural approach to counseling and rehabilitation services in support of the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of people within their social and cultural contexts,
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conduct rehabilitation research and scholarly activities, and
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become effective policy-makers and advocates.
Objective 2:
To provide continuing education to the personnel of Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, community rehabilitation programs, community-based organizations, and clinical rehabilitation counselors for further skill development, attainment, and maintenance of national certification, state professional license, or completion of a master's degree.
Objectives 3:
To develop a doctoral program in Rehabilitation, Disability Studies, and Counseling geared to prepare qualified graduates to become educators, researchers, scholars, policy-makers, advocates, and leaders.
Admissions Requirements
In addition to the requirements of the Graduate School, applicants must:
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Possess a bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Services or related human services fields such as education, special education, psychology, social work, sociology, criminal justice, counseling, mental health, nursing, speech pathology and audiology, therapeutic recreation, physical and occupational therapy.
- Complete the graduate school application
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Complete the program application
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Submit three (3) letters of recommendation
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Provide official transcript(s)
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Participate in a personal interview with the graduate admissions committee
Admission is granted in two statuses:
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An applicant with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above receives regular admission.
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An applicant with a cumulative undergraduate/graduate GPA of 2.5-2.9 receives conditional admission. A student admitted in conditional status is required to complete the first 12 semester hours of core courses with a minimum of B in each course.
Plan of Study
Core Courses