Rehabilitation, MS
for the Master of Science in Rehabilitation
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
for the Master of Science in Rehabilitation
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS DEGREE
Candidates for the M.S. in Rehabilitation will be expected to have completed an undergraduate degree in a rehabilitation-related discipline and/or have a strong background in the social and biological sciences, and a course in introductory statistics. A full-time student can complete the program in three or four semesters. As with all programs, the Graduate College allows students to petition to transfer up to 12 hours of coursework completed prior to admittance to the department. Any approved graduate courses taken on campus in the summer immediately prior to admission count toward the degree and do not have to be transferred.
Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| REHB 401 | 4 | |
| REHB 402 | 4 | |
| REHB 501 | 4 | |
| REHB 585 | 4 | |
| Specialization coursework from approved list | 20-23 | |
| Seminar | 4 | |
| REHB 599 | (min/max applied toward degree) | 8 |
| or CHLH 599 | ||
| Total Hours | 48 | |
Other Requirements1
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Minimum Hours Required Within the Unit: | 30 |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 (8 within the unit) |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
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For additional details and requirements refer to the department's Graduate Handbook and the Graduate College Handbook.
Non-Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| REHB 401 | 4 | |
| REHB 402 | 4 | |
| REHB 501 | 4 | |
| REHB 585 | 4 | |
| Specialization coursework from approved list | 20-23 | |
| Seminar | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 40 | |
Other Requirements1
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Minimum Hours Required Within the Unit: | 30 |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 (8 within the unit) |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
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For additional details and requirements refer to the department's Graduate Handbook and the Graduate College Handbook.
for the Master of Science in Rehabilitation
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Content Knowledge: Students will demonstrate an advanced understanding of current and historically significant theories, models, themes, and ideas within the area of rehabilitation counseling.
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Critical Thinking and Discovery: Students will demonstrate ethical practices while applying advanced quantitative and/or qualitative methods in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data which could then be disseminated through publications and/or oral presentations.
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Awareness and Understanding: Students will understand and appreciate the diverse array of mental health or disability-related problems impacting the individual and the family, in a variety of clinical settings and with respect for the influences of multicultural factors such as culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, and sexual orientation.
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Programming and Assessment: Students will apply best practices in developing, implementing, assessing, and evaluating programs and interventions related to rehabilitation counseling within diverse populations.
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Leadership and Engagement: Students will demonstrate leadership and effective communication skills, showcasing respect and sensitivity for people with disabilities as they develop and sustain productive relationships and work for the common good at local, national, and global levels.
for the Master of Science in Rehabilitation
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Health & Kinesiology
Department Head: Kim Graber
Director of Graduate Studies: Laura Rice
Health & Kinesiology Website
Health & Kinesiology Faculty
Graduate Office: Julie Jenkins
906 South Goodwin Ave
112 Freer Hall MC-052, Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-1083
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