Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, M.S.

Admissions Requirements

When applying to the clinical rehabilitation counseling program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online application
• $50 application fee
• Goals statement (upload with the application). The M.S. program (CACREP accredited) in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling at Georgia State University prepares future counselors to promote the mental health and vocational well-being of individuals across the lifespan who are living with chronic illnesses and disabilities (including psychiatric/behavioral, medical, physical, sensory, cognitive, developmental/intellectual, and learning). We welcome applicants who bring various life experiences to apply to our program. Please address all THREE of following questions in your personal statement:
  1. Motivation and Goals: What personal, academic, or professional experiences have influenced your interest in working with individuals living with chronic illnesses and disabilities?
  2. Understanding of the Field: How do you envision supporting both the mental health and vocational well-being of clients living with chronic illnesses and disabilities?
  3. Professional Aspirations: How does this program align with your vision for your future as a professional clinical rehabilitation counselor?
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Three letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official transcript: Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
  • Submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

Licensure/Certification Education Requirements by State

Program of Study

Professional Studies (6)
Required (6):

• CPS 7340 Social/Cultural Issues in Counseling and Psychological Services (3)
• EPRS 7900 Methods of Research in Education (3)

Major (42)
Required (42):

• CPS 6010 Introduction to Professional Counselor Identity, Practice, and Ethics (3)
• CPS 6410 Basic Counseling Skills (3)
• CPS 6450 Group Counseling Systems (3)
• CPS 7260 Counseling Systems and Interventions (3)
• CPS 7300 Career Theory, Assessment, and Intervention (3)
• CPS 7450 Educational and Psychological Appraisal (3)
• CPS 7500 Individual and Family Over the Life Span (3)
• CPS 8100 Psychobehavioral Diagnosis (3)
• CPS 8320 Rehabilitation Counseling Placement and Case Management (3)
• CPS 8380 Family Systems and Interventions (3)
• CPS 8410 Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disability I (3)
• CPS 8430 Advanced Counseling Skills (3) or another appropriate course may be substituted with the approval of the student’s advisor/program coordinator
• CPS 8460 Biopsychosocial Aspects of Addiction (3)
• CPS 8470 Crisis Intervention (3)

Applied Practice Sequence (9)
Required (9):

• CPS 7663 Applied Practice I: Rehabilitation Counseling (3)
• CPS 7683 Internship: Rehabilitation Counseling (6)

Elective (3)
A list of approved electives for the Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Master’s degree is available in each student’s handbook.

Program total: minimum of 60 semester hours

Funding Your Graduate Education

Cost of attendance and funding opportunities are integral to your decision to attend graduate school. Georgia State University is proud to offer a variety of funding opportunities, including assistantships and fellowships.

Awards and Assistantships

Various awards, assistantships and fellowships are available to new and current graduate students. We encourage you to contact your department, college, school or institute of interest to get more information about the assistantships and fellowships that they offer their students.

The Scholarship Resource Center offers guidance and support to students seeking financial assistance through scholarship opportunities, including this scholarship library.

Fellowships

The Office of Graduate Programs’ Fellowship Advisor works with students interested in applying for nationally prestigious and competitive fellowships. The Office of Graduate Programs also coordinates the application process for students applying to the Second Century Initiative, the Provost’s Dissertation Fellowship and the Dissertation Library Travel Awards.

Cost Calculator

Our calculator can help you get an idea of the costs associated with attending the university.

Student Resources

• 2023-24 Practicum and Internship Handbook for Clinical Rehabilitation Counselors
• Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Student Handbook

Faculty

Franco Dispenza, Program Coordinator
Dr. Leslie Wofford