Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling – Master of Science (M.S.)
Master of Science (M.S.)
Earn your master degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from Louisiana State University Shreveport, a program designed to develop professional rehabilitation counselors.
Prepare for professional rehabilitation counseling careers or doctoral study with the Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling program at LSU Shreveport. Emphasizing cultural competency, this master’s degree program will prepare you to work with individuals that possess physical, developmental, cognitive, psychological, and/or neurological disabilities or illnesses. The LSUS program also fulfills the academic requirements you need to pursue national certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification and state licensure as a Licensed Professional Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (LPVRC) by the Louisiana Licensed Professional Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Board of Examiners.
Why LSUS’ clinical rehabilitation counseling program?
At LSUS, you’ll also find unique opportunities to work in the field and conduct research, and a level of personal interaction with faculty you won’t find in many graduate programs. This program's coursework is primarily offered in the evenings or in online or hybrid formats, making it easier to fulfill your work and school obligations.
Research and experiential learning
The second year of the master’s in clincial rehabilitation counseling program includes practicum and internship opportunities that provide hands-on clinical experience in varied settings. Some counseling courses include a self-assessment of wellness which is conducted by each student at the beginning and again at the end of the courses. There are also training opportunities for site supervisors, such as the Graduate Counseling Association, Chi Sigma Iota mixers with site supervisors and PTSD workshops facilitated by licensed professional counselors.
LSUS MS in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Admissions Requirements
Applicants must complete the online LSUS Application for Graduate Admission and submit transcripts to the Office of Admissions and Records.
Applicants must also submit to msc@lsus.edu: (1) at least THREE letters of reference; (2) a completed MS Program Application Form; and (3) Letter of Intent (essay) articulating a) the reasons for wanting to become a mental health and/or rehabilitation counselor, b) preliminary interests (e.g., clinical populations, specific mental health issues), c) plans after the degree and d) why our program is the ideal fit (4) A current Resumé/CV. In addition, applicant's credentials should provide evidence of freedom from limitations that would jeopardize their success as a professional counselor.
All material must be received prior to the program application deadline of March 30th. An application is complete only when all required materials have been received. Once all admissions paperwork is complete, a formal interview is required with the program faculty.
Admission decisions are competitive, and enrollment into the program is limited.
Check out the curriculum documents for the program for both full and part time students.