Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (M.S.)

The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration at the University of Memphis is a nationally recognized training program with a primary goal of preparing graduates to become Licensed Professional Counselors in the State of Tennessee (LPC-MHSP). Rehabilitation counselors utilize their skills and knowledge assist individuals with intellectual, physical, and psychological disabilities to become or remain self-sufficient and productive members of society. Clinical rehabilitation counselors provide comprehensive counseling services in an array of counseling settings.

Situated in an urban research university, we offer flexibility to both full-time and part-time students. This CACREP-accredited curriculum has a 60-hour credit requirement. Students are eligible to take the national Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) exam during the last semester of their course work. Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) scholarships provide tuition and stipends to selected students.

The Profession of Rehabilitation Counseling

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of rehabilitation counselors is projected to grow 20 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations.
Clinical rehabilitation counselors are employed in the following settings:

Private rehabilitation companies
Private mental health counseling practices
Community based mental health agencies
Substance abuse programs
Geriatric counseling and rehabilitation programs
Hospital-based treatment programs
Developmental disability agencies
Head injury programs
Group homes
Community-based correction programs
Veteran's Administration medical centers
Educational settings (high school and college/university)
Employee assistance programs

Mission Statement

The mission of the rehabilitation counseling master's degree program at The University of Memphis is to prepare professional rehabilitation counselors to provide a full range of rehabilitation counseling services to facilitate the personal, educational, and vocational development of individuals with emotional, cognitive, physical, and neurological impairments.

Why is our program the best place to start?

Dynamic employment opportunities upon graduation
Federal scholarships and paid internships
Late afternoon and evening classes
Supervised practicum and internship
Close working relationships between students and faculty
Immediate eligibility after graduation for CRC Certification
Eligible to become a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP)in the state of Tennessee
Nationally recognized faculty