Rehabilitation Counselor Education - Doctor of Philosophy

The mission of the Rehabilitation Counselor Education Doctor of Philosophy degree program is to prepare graduates to work as rehabilitation counselor educators, supervisors, researchers, and practitioners in academic and clinical settings.  The program is designed to extend the knowledge base of the rehabilitation counseling profession in a climate of scholarly inquiry, and to prepare students to inform professional practice by generating new knowledge for the profession. It also supports faculty and students in publishing and presenting the results of scholarly inquiry, while equipping students to assume positions of leadership in the rehabilitation counseling profession.

The Rehabilitation Counselor Education Doctor of Philosophy degree program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).  CACREP accreditation denotes a commitment to program excellence and indicates to the public at large that our program is fulfilling its commitment to educational quality.  Students enrolled in the program are expected to abide by the ethical principles of the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) and American Counseling Association (ACA).

In addition to meeting the requirements of the university and of the College of Education, students must meet the requirements specified below.

1. A grade-point average of 3.3 or higher in master’s degree course work in rehabilitation counseling or a related field.
2. Academic aptitude for doctoral-level study.
3. Letters of personal and professional recommendation regarding the applicant’s academic capability and professional and personal qualifications.
4. Relevant post-master’s professional work experience in rehabilitation counseling.
5. Fitness for the profession, including self-awareness and emotional stability.
6. Professional goals and interests that are compatible with the mission and objectives of the program.
7. Oral and written communication skills.
8. Cultural sensitivity and awareness.
9. Potential for scholarship, professional leadership, and advocacy.
10. Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination

The student must meet the requirements specified below.

Due to cancellations of many international English language proficiency tests, MSU will be temporarily accepting the following tests for international students applying for fall semester 2022. In addition, MSU will be expanding the ability for students to receive provisional admission. If a provisionally admitted student is able to take a test that meets our regular admission standards prior to enrollment, we will update their admission status to regular.