Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling

 

Certificate of Proficiency in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies

 

Program Director:  Trenton Landon

Location: EDUC 322

Phone: 435-797-3269

FAX:  435-797-3572

E-mail: trent.landon@usu.edu 

   

Program Advisor: Kris Wengreen

Location: EDUC 309

Phone: 435-797-3246

FAX: 435-797-3572

E-mail: kris.wengreen@usu.edu   

 

Program Description

USU provides the Certificate in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies for the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) Category 3.

• The program includes eight (8) courses. Students must take a minimum of 16 credits from these courses.

• All courses are offered via distance education.

• Tuition: $472/credit hour

• Employment Requirement: Twelve (12) months of acceptable work experience under the supervision of a CRC, or twenty-four (24) months of acceptable work experience. Work experience does not need to be completed before applying for the program.

• For additional information on CRCC Category 3, see the CRCC website: https://crccertification.com/get-certified/

• Certificate can be completed in as few as two semesters. Courses are offered spring and fall semesters via distance education. Students have the flexibility to register for as many courses each semester as they desire.

Eligibility

To be eligible for certification in this Category you must have a master’s, specialist, or doctoral degree in a related field of study with course content that emphasizes rehabilitation, counseling, disability, therapy, health, employment, wellness, or human development. CRCC provides a pre-review of transcripts and work experience.  

Admission Requirements

In order to gain admittance to the program, students must submit an application, application fee, official master’s degree transcripts, statement of purpose, and resume. To apply, contact the program advisor, Kris Wengreen (kris.wengreen@usu.edu).

Coursework

Fall Semester (12 credits)

• REH 6100 - Professional Counseling Orientation  (3 credits) 
• REH 6110 - Medical Aspects of Disability   (3 credits) 
• REH 6160 - Career Development, Analysis and Placement   (3 credits)
• REH 6230 - Introduction to Research in Rehabilitation Counseling   (3 credits)  

Spring Semester (11 credits)

• REH 6120 - Psychosocial Aspects of Disability  (3 credits) 
• REH 6150 - Rehabilitation Services and Resources  (2 credits)   
• REH 6190 - Vocational Assessment in Rehabilitation Counseling   (3 credits) 
• REH 6200 - Theories of Counseling   (3 credits)