Accelerated BA/Rehabilitation Counseling M.A. Dual Degree Program

Assumption College

United States of America, Aberdeen

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Assumption College

United States of America , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines17-May-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 45,100 / Year

Next Intake 17-May-2023

Accelerated BA/Rehabilitation Counseling M.A. Dual Degree Program

About

Rehabilitation counselors empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their life goals by assisting them to identify their strengths, build on their assets, enhance their abilities, and effectively adapt to the environments in which they function. If you are looking for a career with a high level of personal satisfaction and the ability to transform others lives, Rehabilitation Counseling may be the path for you. At Assumption, we have designed an accelerated program to enable students complete both their BA and MA in only five years, saving you a years worth of time and tuition and getting you out into the workforce sooner! Apply as a high school senior into the dual degree program with one application and benefit from being considered for a $2,500 Dual Degree Scholarship (per year for your 4 undergraduate years). You will also be considered for a $1,000 Dual Degree Scholarship for every term you are enrolled at least part time in your graduate program at Assumption. There is a great need for Rehabilitation Counselors and our graduates are aggressively recruited by rehabilitation and human services agencies throughout New England and the United States, many being hired prior to graduation. If you are considering a career in rehabilitation or one of the helping professions which requires an understanding of disability and counseling, the Rehabilitation Counseling program at Assumption University provides you with a supportive environment, small classes, and an exceptional faculty to help you achieve your career goals, all backed by a 50 year legacy of success.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A personal statement or essay (part of the Common Application)
Official educational records from secondary schools
A letter of recommendation from a School Counselor or Teacher
Standardized test scores (optional). Should you want your test scores included in your application review, the school code for the SAT is 3009 and the ACT code is 1782. Test scores must be submitted directly from the testing center or your school counseling office.
The typical core requirements for admissions includes:
- Four years of English
- Two years of Foreign Language* (Native Language Courses count towards this requirement)
- Three Years of Mathematics
- Two Years of History
- Two Years of Science

English Program Requirements

A complete application to Assumption University includes a completed Common Application, an official transcript, proof of English Proficiency test, and International Financial StatementYou can review our admission requirements for undergraduate students here.

Some students may qualify for an English Proficiency Waiver. If you believe you qualify for an English proficiency waiver, please submit the English Proficiency Waiver Request Form. Proficiency waiver requests must be received by the application deadline and must accompany a complete application

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 45,100 / Year

How to Apply

Apply online. Submit your online application. The following supporting documents are required to complete your application:

Resume in Word or PDF format
Personal Statement in Word or PDF format. Prepare a typed personal essay, approximately 600 words in length, explaining why you would like to pursue a degree (or certificate) in your intended field of study and your qualifications in terms of academic preparation, work experiences, and skills for undertaking such professional study. Please refer to the specific program pages on our website for any further information regarding personal statement instructions.
Three professional letters of recommendation. You will be asked to input their name and email address in the recommenders section of the online application and the form will be automatically sent to them once you submit those fields. These recommendations must be professional (supervisors) or academic (current or former college professors) in nature. Please refer to the program pages on our website for more specific information (some programs only require two letters).
Education Information: You will need to provide official transcripts for all Colleges/Universities attended. Transcripts can be forwarded to the address listed at the end of this checklist.
International Students Only:
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants whose native or official language is not English are required to provide evidence of English proficiency through one of the following tests:
  - TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Assumption's TOEFL code is 3009. Minimum score requirements for the TOEFL 540 paper and 200 computer and 79-80 internet (https://www.ets.org/toefl).
  - IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Minimum score requirements for the IELTS is 6.0 (www.ielts.org).
- Please have your official scores mailed to Assumption University (DI Code: 3009) at the address listed below. If you list your test scores on the application, you are still required to have original test scores forwarded to Graduate Studies. For more information, please visit the TOEFL website (https://www.ets.org/toefl) or IELTS website (www.ielts.org)
- Transcript Evaluations: Transcript evaluations are required for all international applicants who completed their degree at a foreign university to determine U.S. degree equivalency. Transcript evaluations results must be sent directly from the evaluating company to the address listed below. Below are a few suggestions for evaluation companies. Although Assumption University does not endorse these companies, several applicants have found this information to be helpful:
  - Academic Credentials Evaluations Institute, Inc. - www.acei1.com
  - CED (Center for Educational Documentation, Inc.) - www.cedevaluations.com
  - Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. - www.ece.org
  - Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants - www.jsilny.com
  - World Education Services (WES) - www.wes.org

Test Scores. GRE scores are not required.

Evaluation. Once an application is complete, the admissions committee reviews applicants using a holistic approach to assess the potential for completion of the graduate program.

Interview. Some programs require an interview with the Program Director as part of the application process. Visit the academic program of interest to see if your program requires an interview.

"Non-matriculated" student. Students who would like to take courses before or during the application process, if eligible, may do so as a "Non-matriculated" student with permission from the Program Director and completing the Non-matriculated Request Form.

Acceptance. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance in writing from the Graduate Studies office. Some programs allow students to be accepted on a conditional basis.

For specific application requirements of your program of interest, visit the academic program page.

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