Overview

The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling degree at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is offered by the School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling in the College of Health Affairs. The program focuses on an integration of theory, skill and practice in counseling, specializing in working with persons with disabilities.

Key Features

Students are prepared with the education needed to successfully function as a professional rehabilitation counselor and are required to complete a 100‐hour supervised practicum and a 600‐hour supervised internship to learn and practice the necessary skills to work as a professional counselor.

The Master's degree is a minimum 60‐semester hour program. Students are required to pass a comprehensive examination before graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Ethics, Legal and Professional Issues in Clinical Rehabilitation

Case Management in Rehabilitation

Research and Program Evaluation

Psychosocial Aspects of Disability

Group Counseling in Rehabilitation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Texas City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a related field. Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.

Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).

Personal statement. Submission of a double‐spaced, two‐page, typed essay as to why you want to pursue a master’s degree in clinical rehabilitation counseling and become a counselor. Applicants must include educational and career goals, knowledge concerning cultural sensitivity and any pertinent personal characteristics deemed appropriate. Please include information about professional/work experience related to the field of rehabilitation and past interactions involving individuals with disabilities (i.e. daily, weekly, monthly).

One letter of recommendation from an employer and one letter of recommendation from a former professor.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17673 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17673 USD / year

≈ 17673 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9573 USD / year

≈ 9573 USD / year

Living costs

Texas City

United States

882 - 1634 USD / month

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Living costs

Texas City

Financing

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