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Our academic programs offer pre-professional training to prepare students to enter a wide variety of positions in rehabilitation and human services settings. We offer bachelor's degrees in Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Rehabilitation Services, and Communication Disorders and Sciences and our master's program options include degrees in:
Hands-on learning
Hands-on Learning. Our students learn by doing. Under the direction of our prestigious faculty, students work in various centers and throughout the community, providing crucial services to the public and gaining vital experience.
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Rehabilitation Services students learn from nationally and internationally recognized faculty members.
The Clinical Center
The SIUC Clinical Center, located in Wham 141, was established in 1958. The Clinical Center serves as a training and research site for various campus departments that train professionals for work in health-care and educational services. The Clinical Center provides a range of speech-language services to pediatric and adult clients.
Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
CDS graduate students may rotate into specialized training in the SIUC Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders. This semester-long rotation may be by request or assignment, and affords the student an experience dedicated to working with children with autism.
Internships
The last two semesters of the CDS clinical program students are completing full-time internships and/or student-teaching experiences. These internships/student-teaching assignments offer real-life experiences in schools and health care settings, allowing students engage in a higher level of clinical practice.
Clinical Opportunities
Undergraduate students have access to clinical training commensurate with their level of education.
Hands-on learning
Hands-on Learning. Our students learn by doing. Under the direction of our prestigious faculty, students work in various centers and throughout the community, providing crucial services to the public and gaining vital experience.
Counseling and Rehabilitation Education
We are an energetic and excited group of students and faculty engaging in the life-long process of professional development through research, teaching, clinical supervision, clinical work, and service.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
This specialty gives students the expertise needed to work in a variety of settings, including agencies, group practices, substance abuse treatment centers, hospitals, residential treatment centers, and employee assistance programs The course of study for this specialization consists of a minimum of 12 semester hours in addition to completion of the core counseling coursework required for the master’s degree..
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
The specialty in clinical rehabilitation counseling is designed to prepare students to work with individuals who are experiencing physical, developmental sensory, cognitive, and mental health disabilities, in a wide array of public, private and community funded work settings.
How many credit hours are required for a clinical mental health concentration?
The course of study for the concentration in clinical mental health counseling consists of a minimum of 12 credit hours in addition to completion of the core counseling coursework required for the master’s degree in Counseling and Rehabilitation Education.
What is the minimum grade point average for a counseling and rehabilitation degree?
An undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 ( A = 4.0), three letters of recommendation, evidence of successful experience or commitment to the profession and a personal interview are required for admission. Each application is considered on an individual basis. Professional qualifications, graduate courses taken, and student goals are also considered.
How many credit hours are required for a CARE degree?
The course of study consists of a minimum of 60 credit hours and involves a blend of academic and clinical experiences. Graduates from these programs are prepared to pursue advanced graduate studies or assume roles as professional counselors in the work setting of their choice.
What is the purpose of graduate counseling and rehabilitation education?
The mission of the graduate program in Counseling and Rehabilitation Education is to promote the professional counseling identity by preparing counselors in training to provide ethical, culturally-inclusive practices that sustain and empower those individuals with physical, mental or emotional needs. Faculty promote the emotional, relational, and academic potential of all students by their commitment to the creation and maintenance of a relevant and innovative environment for teaching and learning.
What is the SIUC counseling program?
The Counseling and Rehabilitation Education Program at SIUC consists of two areas of specialization: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling track trains counselors to work with individuals across the lifespan, in individual and group modalities, and in a variety of clinical settings. (DESCRIPTION FOR REHAB TRACK NEEDED). All tracks are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and meet the 2016 Standards. SIUC is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (NCACSS).
What is the purpose of the counseling and rehabilitation program?
The mission of the Counseling and Rehabilitation Education program is to prepare professionals in clinical mental health and rehabilitation and to provide opportunities for ongoing learning and development. The program serves a diverse student body from the quad-state area of southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, southern Indiana, and northern Kentucky; regional and national urban centers; and the international arena. Faculty expect graduates to be knowledgeable and skilled in their area of expertise, to be understanding and sensitive to the needs of the diverse populations they serve, and to be skilled in the creative application of current technologies. Faculty are committed to preparing ethically responsible counselors who are critically reflective about their profession and who recognize they must continue to learn and refine their knowledge, values, and skills throughout their professional lives.
What is the code of ethics for counseling?
The American Counseling Association’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice (2014) governs the behavior of professional counselors and students in counseling programs. Section C.5. Nondiscrimination states: “Counselors do not condone or engage in discrimination against prospective or current clients, students, employees, supervisees, or research participants based on age, culture, disability, ethnicity, race, religion/spirituality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/partnership status, language preference, socioeconomic status, immigration status, or any basis proscribed by law” (p. 9). The counseling faculty promote the welfare and well-being of all human beings. Students entering into the counseling program are held to these standards and philosophy shared by the faculty.
What is the NCC in counseling?
Counselors-in-Training completing a program in Counselor Education at SIU are eligible for to take the examination to become a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). This certification gives national recognition to counselors who meet recognized professional standards. The NCE is required for licensure in the state of Illinois as well as in most other states. Because the SIU Counselor Education programs are CACREP accredited, we are able to offer the examination on campus for graduating Counselors-in-Training during Fall and Spring semesters. The National Board for Certified Counselors
What is academic community?
The academic community is operated on the basis of honesty, integrity, and fair play. The Counseling and Rehabilitation Education Program follows the standards laid out by the SIU student conduct code. Students found guilty of academic misconduct are subject to penalties, up to and possibly including suspension and/or expulsion. Student academic misconduct records are maintained by the Office of Registration and Records. Informational resources about academic honesty for students and instructional staff members can be found at
What is counselor in training?
Upon admission to the program, counselors-in-training are assigned to Counseling and Rehabilitation Education faculty advisors for the duration of their time in the program. Advisors assist students in developing their professional identity, developing their research interests, assisting with selecting Internship sites, and responding to other student needs that may arise.
What is the agreement for counselors in training?
Upon acceptance into the program, counselors-in-training are required to read and sign the agreement located in Appendix H and submit it to the program office manager. This agreement confirms that counselors-in-training have read the Counseling and Rehabilitation Education Master’s Program Handbook and agree to adhere to the policies included. Failure to sign and submit to agreement may results in disciplinary action.