Objectives
 The Master of Science
in Rehabilitation Counseling is designed principally to prepare
candidates who will provide quality services to individuals with
disabilities in public rehabilitation and non-profit agencies. It is
designed in accordance with the accreditation standards of the Council
on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) and prepares trainees for the
Certification of Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) examination.
Incorporated into the curriculum is the integration of theory and
practice. Students will value the importance of employment for
individuals with disabilities and will have ongoing exposure to
processes of vocational rehabilitation (VR), supported employment and
independent living.
Early in the
curriculum, students will be exposed to VR programs through observation
hours and practicum. The curriculum begins with introductory
courses and progresses to case management, job development and placement,
practicum, research and internships. Coursework, practicum, and
internships are interrelated to form a coherent whole. The
practicum and internships will be structured in collaboration with the
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (ODRS).
Since the student as a prospective
decision-making rehabilitation counseling professional is of prime
importance, the structure of the curriculum is based on developmental
processes, cultural factors, sound research and practice, and evaluative
procedures. Components of the CORE curriculum are designed to
increase the professional competency of practicing rehabilitation
professionals currently employed by ODRS and American Indian Vocational
Rehabilitation (AVIR) programs in developing mastery of the latest
research-based knowledge and in contributing to that knowledge.
The practicum (100 clock hours) provides an arena for the practice and
exchange of ideas resulting in insight into and solutions to many
rehabilitation problems. At this level, the curriculum forms the
basis for a professional program for students who have never been exposed to persons
with disabilities. Knowledge will be monitored and evaluated at
several points throughout the curriculum to provide a systematic
assessment of the competencies required to successfully complete the
program. The Master of Science Degree Program in Rehabilitation
Counseling has the following objectives:
To increase the number of qualified
rehabilitation counselors from traditionally depressed populations to
work in the State-Federal Rehabilitation Program;
To provide high quality academic training
responsive to the needs of practicing Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
counselors from the Oklahoma Rehabilitation Agency, the eight American
Indian VR Programs and Community rehabilitation programs;
To present an academic curriculum that
provides students with the knowledge, skills and competencies that meet
or exceed the accreditation standards of the Council on Rehabilitation
Education (CORE);
To place graduates of the program in
rehabilitation counseling positions in the State and Federal
Rehabilitation agencies, as well as in profit and non-profit agencies.
 Philosophy
The Master's Degree program in Rehabilitation Counseling is
centered around the philosophy that members of the rehabilitation
counseling profession serve best when they have, in addition
to cognitive skills, a genuine commitment to a high standard of
professional responsibility. To enhance this position, the 48-hour
Core Curriculum is provided to convey to students not only knowledge of
how to work with individuals who have disabilities, but also an
awareness of the responsibilities to society that accompanies the power
inherent in the knowledge.
Internships
In addition to the required coursework, MRC
students gain practical experience by completing both a practicum and
internships in a private or public rehabilitation agency or mental health
care setting. The practicum requires 100 clock-hours (equivalent
to 8 hours per week on-site) and the internships require 600 clock-hours
(a full-time work experience). Students are supervised both by an MRC
faculty clinical supervisor and an on-site agency supervisor.
These practical experiences provide students with an opportunity to
practice their skills and become comfortable in serving persons who have
functional limitations and other disabling conditions.
Comprehensive Examination
Upon completion of all course work, the MRC
student is required to pass a written comprehensive examination.
This exam is designed to globally assess the student's ability to
integrate and synthesize skills and competencies acquired throughout
his/her program. A student must have a 3.00 GPA average on all
work to sit for the exam.
Financial Assistance
Information regarding Financial Aid opportunities can be obtained by making inquiries through the Office of
Financial Aid at (405) 466-3282, or Email
financial@lunet.edu. Application for a limited
number of Graduate traineeships must be made through the Graduate
Program in Rehabilitation Counseling at (405) 962-1671.
Langston University
The Master of Rehabilitation Counseling (MCR)
Program is housed at Langston University's
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Campus. The Oklahoma City Campus is an extension of
Langston
University where junior and senior level courses are offered in selected
academic disciplines, as well as graduate coursework. The
University and the MCR program welcome students with disabilities and
will arrange support services on an as-needed basis. For
information about admission requirements, financial aid, or coursework,
please Contact Us.
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