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.
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The program includes eight (8) courses. Students must take a minimum of 16 credits from these courses.
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All courses are offered via distance education.
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Tuition: $472/credit hour
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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.
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For additional information on CRCC Category 3, see the CRCC website: https://crccertification.com/get-certified/
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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).