Program Overview
The Rehabilitation Counseling at University of Texas El Paso is a Master programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered Hybrid. 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: Hybrid
- Tuition: USD 909 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 424 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
- Location: El Paso, 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
- Ethical, Legal & Professional Issues in Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation Counseling Theory
- Medical Aspects of Disability
- Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
- Rehabilitation Counseling Methods
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Career Placement
- Diversity in Disability Across the Lifespan
- Assessment and Research in Rehabilitation Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Techniques of Counseling
- Research in Health Sciences
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).
- Apply for admission
- Present admission exams
- Demonstrate how s/he intends to pay for school.
- Attach to the application the following documents:
- Official transcripts
- Certificate or degree candidate letter
- Resume
- Letter of intent
- 2 or 3 letters of recommendation
- Pay the application fee
In addition to the general requirements for admission into a graduate program as specified by the Graduate School, applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their undergraduate programs or in the last 60 credit hours of coursework.
Applicants must separately submit to the MRC Admissions Committee via the Program Director:- unofficial copies of transcripts,
- GRE/TOEFL scores,
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 909 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 424 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 909 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 424 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Texas El Paso 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 University of Texas El Paso
University of Texas El Paso
United States
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public research university in El Paso, Texas, United States. Founded in 1913 as the State School of Mines and Metallurgy, it is the third oldest...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 6