Prospective Students

Is the CRMHC Program Right for You?

The Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling is designed for students who want to become culturally responsive, ethical counselors who support individuals in achieving personal goals and improved wellbeing.

Students develop strong counseling skills, learn the importance of advocacy, and are prepared to work with diverse populations across mental health and rehabilitation settings. The program offers two concentrations:

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Students in the program benefit from a supportive, cohort-based learning environment that emphasizes hands-on training, faculty mentorship, and professional identity development. Faculty are actively engaged in student success and support students in developing advocacy skills for clients, profession and themselves.

Take the Next Step for Your Career

The graduate program is a 60-unit graduate program designed to be completed in approximately six semesters. Students receive extensive hands-on training through supervised practicum and internship experiences.

Professional Pathways

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC): Available to graduates of both concentration
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC): Available to graduates of the Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling concentration

Additional Opportunities

• Pupil Personnel Specialist (PPS)Credential: Required for employment as a counselor in Calfornia Public Schools.
• Certificate of Advanced Study in Research Methods: Preparation in research using quantitative and qualitative methods

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Who We Are

Vision

Changing The Face Of Human Service

Mission

The Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program's mission is to prepare empathic and competent counselors who advocate for the empowerment of diverse communities and promote wellness across mental health and rehabilitation settings. 

Graduates of the program are prepared to:

• Meet the needs of an increasingly diverse and changing society
• Practice effectively in collaborative and interdisciplinary environments
• Communicate clearly and professionally in written and verbal formats
• Integrate classroom learning with supervised clinical experiences
• Demonstrate reflective practice and professional competence

Niche

National Leader in Hands-On, Real-World Rehabilitation Counseling