Program Overview
The Rehabilitation Counseling at Virginia Commonwealth University is a MSc 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
- Location: Fairfax, 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
- Addiction Counseling
- RIntroduction to Rehabilitation Counseling
- Theories of Professional Counseling
- Group Counseling Theories and Techniques
- Human Growth and Development
- Career Counseling and Job Placement
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Research and Program Evaluation
- Case Management
- Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders
- Multicultural Counseling
- Counseling Techniques
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application to graduate study, including the Application for Virginia in-state tuition
- Personal statement submitted with the online application
- $65 application fee
- Three reference letters should be submitted through the online application
- Transcripts from each institution you attended are required to be submitted
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Mar, 2027
About Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, United States
public research university in Richmond, Virginia, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
