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Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Substance Abuse Counseling

Graduate Rehabilitation Counseling Services Program
Rehabilitation Services Department
Minimum 60 S.H. Master of Science or Master of Education in:

Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Substance Abuse Counseling
This program of study trains students to work with people with problematic use of alcohol and other drugs and psychiatric issues (i.e., "Dual Diagnosis"). The program requires a minimum of 60 Semester Hours leading to a Master of Education Degree (M.Ed.) or 66-67 Semester Hours leading to a Master of Science Degree (M.S.) in Rehabilitation Counseling Services with a concentration in Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counseling. Completion of this option results in (a) eligibility for the CRC after passing required exam and graduation and (b) eligibility for the CADAC/CAC, LRC, and LSW after obtaining required post-degree supervised employment (usually 2 years) and passing required exams.

Research Course Requirement
RSCH 610: Foundations and Methods of Research

General Course Requirements
RHDS 601: Human Development and Disabling Conditions
RHDS 605: Rehabilitation: History, Principles and Practices
RHDS 606: Casework Management Techniques
RHDS 611: Multi-Cultural Counseling
RHDS 635: Rehabilitation Counseling: Theory
RHDS 642: Employment and Career Development
RHDS 650: Psychosocial Assessment
RHDS 661: Medical Survey
RHDS 680.02 Ethics and Professional Issues
RHDS 692: Group Counseling

Specific Program Course Requirements
RHDS 680.01: Substance Abuse and Addictions Studies Institute
RHDS 685: Treatment Methods in the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
RHDS 687: Substance Abuse and Family Treatment
RHDS 694: Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Clinical Course Requirements
RHDS 684: Practicum (min. 120 hours of which 40 hrs. must be direct client services)
RHDS 686: Internship (min. 600 hours for CRC)

Degree Options/Course Requirements (Choose one)

• Plan A: Master of Education
  • RSCH 618: Guided Independent Study
• Plan B: Master of Science - Thesis
  • RSCH 620: Educational Statistics
  • RSCH 612: Propoal Design
  • RSCH 635: Thesis
• Plan C: Master of Science - Research Project
  • RSCH 612: Proposal Design
  • RSCH 620: Educational Statistics
  • RSCH 626: Research Project