Program Overview
The Rehabilitation Counseling at Hunter College is a MSEd programme in Psychology, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New York City, 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
- Life Stage Development
- Counseling Skills and Interviewing Techniques
- Theories of Counseling
- Psychosocial, Cultural, and Political Aspects of Disability: Rehabilitation and Special Education
- Group Counseling
- Multicultural Aspects of Counseling
- Measurement and Appraisal
- Research Methods in Counseling
- Supervision and Administration in Counseling
- Career Counseling, Assessment and Placement
- Family Systems and Counseling Issues
- Practicum in Counseling
- Individual Supervision
- Internship in Counseling I
- Internship in Counseling II
- Resources and Foundations of Rehabilitation
- Medical Aspects of Disability
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0; the Graduate Record Examination is not required.
- 15-25 credits of approved courses from the following fields: anthropology, economics, education, guidance, health sciences, political science, psychology, sociology, and related areas.
- Evidence of oral and written expression consonant with graduate-level study.
- Recommendations from appropriate professional or academic references to aid in determining potential for work as a professional counselor.
- Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the program. Admission to the program is highly competitive, and each applicant\xc2\x92s grade point average, counselor potential, and applicability of work and life experience are carefully considered.
- Relevant work and/or volunteer experience is highly recommended.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Hunter College 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 Hunter College
Hunter College
New York City, New York
Hunter College is a public university in New York City, United States. It is one of the constituent colleges of the City University of New York, and offers studies in more than one hundred...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-11-17
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English