
The Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (M.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Chicago, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 22, 2027.
About Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (M.S.)
By studying rehabilitation and mental health counseling at Illinois Tech, you'll gain the skills needed to serve individuals with a 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. Students also receive specialized training in the vocational, educational, and personal adjustment of individuals with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (M.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
Applications are accepted for the fall and spring terms, and are considered on a rolling basis. Minimum requirements for admission include:
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in psychology or a closely related field
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Three letters of recommendation (two academic, one employer)
- Professional statement
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (transcripts must be uploaded into the online application system)
All applications are evaluated on the basis of such factors as GPA, recommendations, and the professional statement. GRE scores are not required. Finalists will be contacted for a personal interview.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career Opportunities after Completing Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (M.S.)
In addition to preparing you for practice in clinical mental health counseling, you will receive specialized training for a career in the rapidly growing field of rehabilitation counseling. This program prepares rehabilitation and mental health counselors for employment in:
- Community mental health facilities
- State, federal, and private rehabilitation agencies
- Hospitals
- Correctional institutions
- Public schools
- Rehabilitation centers
- Organizations serving individuals with physical, psychiatric, mental, social, or emotional disabilities
Tuition and Fee Information for Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (M.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
United States of America, Chicago