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Fax: 787.740.2200 Dirección postal: PO Box 1725 Bayamón, PR 00960-1725 Dirección física: Ave. Zaya Verde Urb. La Milagrosa Bayamón, PR 00960 |
Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling
Mission and Objectives: The mission of the program is to develop rehabilitation counseling professionals with the specialized knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to offer coordinate and advocate services for people with disabilities; in order for them to have same opportunities as others individuals and thus accomplish their personnel, psychological, and vocational goals. Consistent with the program’s mission are the following objectives:
¿What is the function of a Rehabilitation Counselor? The Rehabilitation Counselor Professional works with persons of all age groups that have some sort of physical, emotional or learning disability helping them achieve their maximum potential so that they can develop as self sufficient and independent citizens and participate in a active role in the society. Assist the Disabled person to achieve economic, psychological, emotional, social and vocational independence to increase the quality of life. Identify and facilitate services that they require so that they can achieve their goals. Offer services such as: Personal Counseling, individual evaluations, medical and psychological report analysis, assessment, vocational evaluation and orientation, job placement, and employer coordination, among others. Work with individuals and organizations to eliminate social and environmental barriers that disabled persons confront. The Rehabilitation Counselor motivates disabled persons to make decisions, plan achievable careers, and to live more independently. Required Academic Preparation: It is required to have a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and the license that is expedited by the state. Qualities for a Rehabilitation Counselor:
Job Opportunities: Experts estimate that the Job Opportunities for Rehabilitation Counselors will increase in Puerto Rico and the US mainland. They can be employed at:
Admission Requirements: 1. BA Degree form an accredited University
2. GPA of 2.75 or higher.
3. A score of 425 or higher in the Post Graduate Admission Exam or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). 4. Present the required documentation from the Admissions Office:
5. Demonstrate written and oral skills. 6. Individual and Group interview by the Committee. For more information please call: 787-786-3030, ext. 2520, 2521 y 2522. |