Rehabilitation Counseling SpecializationGraduates pursue careers in public and not-for-profit rehabilitation agencies, as well as the medical field. Careers in for-profit rehabilitation include private practice, insurance rehabilitation, legal testimony, and consulting. Mission and ObjectivesThe mission of the Rehabilitation Counseling 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, local rehabilitation providers, and consumers to ensure a well-rounded and practical learning experience. Students will graduate from the Rehabilitation Counseling program having met all the competencies established by Drake, the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE), and the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC).
Outcome MeasuresDrake University is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Rehabilitation Counseling program is fully accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) through 2013 and will have a full site review in 2013. There are currently 57 students enrolled in the Rehabilitation Counseling degree program. Of these, 8 are minorities and 14 report having a disability. We graduated 18 in 2011. Of the graduates, 100% are employed in rehabilitation and education settings. Six courses are devoted exclusively to field-based experiences where students demonstrate the competencies acquired through didactic coursework. Of these courses, three are taught by area rehabilitation professionals. The Rehabilitation Counseling program involves the local rehabilitation community through membership in the Iowa Rehabilitation Association; area professionals’ membership on the program’s Advisory and Curriculum committees; having area professionals teach classes, and inviting professionals and people with disabilities to be guest speakers. Our next self-evaluation will be conducted in April and May of 2012 and reviewed by our Advisory and Curriculum Committees in June. Over the past year we have assisted area agencies that service people with disabilities and people from under-represented populations in submitting eight demonstration and research grants, served as board members and speakers at conferences, and conducted research across eight different business sectors on improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Program of StudyThe Rehabilitation Counseling track provides a graduate with the coursework needed to become a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. The track consists of 60 credit hours. Students typically take 6 hours each semester and complete the degree in 3 years.
Certification RequirementsCertification requirements for Rehabilitation Counselors can be found at the following website: http://www.crcertification.com The Certified Rehabilitation Counselor 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 EthicsThe Code of Ethics for Certified Rehabilitation Counselors can be accessed at this site: http://www.crcertification.com/ Program AccreditationDrake 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. |
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Program ContactDr. Matt Bruinekool 212G School of Education
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