Program Overview
The Rehabilitation Counseling at California State University San Bernardino is a MA programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Rehabilitation Counseling programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: San Bernardino, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Rehabilitation Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research and Assessment in Rehabilitation
- Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling
- Multiple Aspects of Disability: Medical
- Multiple Aspects of Disability: Vocational
- Vocational Assessment and Development
- Applied Job Placement
- Organizational Development of Rehabilitation Services
- Multicultural Counseling in Rehabilitation
- Dynamics of Human Behavior
- Counseling Theories and Techniques in Rehabilitation
- Counseling Practicum in Rehabilitation
- Practicum in Rehabilitation Counseling
- Theory and Practice of Group Counseling in Rehabilitation
- Fieldwork in Rehabilitation Counseling (for a total of 12)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination Preparation
- Comprehensive Examination *
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A baccalaureate degree with a major preferably in education psychology, sociology, or a related social service field;
- A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 ("B") overall;
- Completion of the graduate entrance writing requirement;
- A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 ("B") in all previous graduate work;
- Completion of an interview with two faculty members to assess competence in interpersonal skills and aptitudes for the rehabilitation counseling profession;
- Participation in a continual evaluation process which will assess personality, character, professional ethics, aptitudes, counseling skills, dispositions, oral and written language usage and other interests;
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University San Bernardino directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University San Bernardino
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, California
California State University, San Bernardino is a public research university in San Bernardino, California, United States. Founded in 1965, it is part of the California State University system. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months