Rehabilation Counseling C.A.G.S.

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Graduate, Online

Admission Deadline

Fall: July 15
Spring (January start): December 1
Summer: May 1

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Degrees Offered

C.A.G.S.

School

School of Graduate Studies

Department

Health and Human Services

We’ve been training competent, compassionate, and equity-minded rehabilitation counselors for over 50 years.

The CAGS in Rehabilitation Counseling will allow students to focus graduate coursework on areas such as vocational rehabilitation, career counseling, psycho-social aspects, counseling skills, services supporting transition-aged youth, and case management as it relates to individuals with a variety of disabilities.

Please know that EVERY APPLICANT is invited for an interview after completing an application. The interview allows us to learn of your interests and strengths, while it allows you to explore the opportunities within our program so you are confident Assumption is the best fit for you before enrolling.

Individuals pursuing graduate education who ALREADY HAVE a master’s degree in a similar field are eligible for 100% tuition coverage through the RSA CSPD grant.

Steps to take:

Apply for the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)
Submit their transcript to CRCC for a panel review to determine what courses are needed to qualify them to sit for the CRC exam
Complete an individualized program of study (typically of 7 classes)
100% of the CAGS tuition cost is covered by the RSA CSPD grant IF the individual is and remains actively employed by a State VR agency during the program
Willing to complete the post-graduation work payback requirement*
Applicants must express interest in receiving RSA scholarship support at the time of application if they expect to receive 100% of tuition coverage

*Detailed information about the RSA grants and payback requirements is provided as part of the application and award process

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Rehabilation Counseling C.A.G.S. Program Overview

An individualized Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Rehabilitation Counseling is offered to students who have completed a master’s degree in another discipline. Students who have completed a related master’s degree either at Assumption University or another college/ university may apply to the CAGS program. The CAGS in Rehabilitation Counseling is a course of study that is developed in consultation with the graduate program director after a transcript review by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) and based on students’ specific needs and interests. Students pursuing the CAGS in Rehabilitation Counseling typically take courses on a part-time basis and have up to 7 years to complete their course of study.

The Rehabilitation Counseling CAGS program is recommended for students with a Master’s Degree in Human Service, Counseling, Education, School Counseling, Social Work, and related fields that wish to obtain further knowledge and skills for working with people with disabilities or to meet the requirements to sit for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) exam.

Rehabilation Counseling C.A.G.S. Program Contact

Laura E. Hunter, MSOL

Associate Director for Graduate Enrollment

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508-767-7458 lehunter@assumption.edu Admissions House, 121

Nicholas J. Cioe, Ph.D.

Associate Professor , Director of Rehabilitation Counseling, Coordinator of SMVF Program, Core Faculty Member in Rehabilitation Counseling

508-767-7063 nj.cioe@assumption.edu Kennedy Building - Room 107c

Caroline Rauscher

Academic Affairs Support Team

508-767-7390 cm.rauscher@assumption.edu Kennedy Hall - Room 123

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Program Details

Assumption University is excited to offer RSA Scholarships to students pursuing graduate level education in the Rehabilitation Counseling program. Students who receive scholarships under this program are required to “pay back” their scholarship through paid employment after graduation in public agencies that support the state-federal rehabilitation program. Typical settings include State Vocational Rehabilitation agencies or non-profit organizations that have service arrangements (often in the form of contracts to provide services for) with State Vocational Rehabilitation agency. Federally funded agencies that provide rehabilitation services also meet the payback requirement. Assumption has been awarded multiple RSA awards that provide support to slightly different groups of students.

Individuals pursuing a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling
- Students accepted into the MA in Rehabilitation Counseling degree program
- Enrolled full-time in either the online (2 or 3 classes/semester) or blended program (4 classes/semester)
- Willing to complete the post-graduation work payback requirement*
- Tuition awards are based on available funds and typically exceed $25,000/student and cover most of the total tuition cost
Individuals pursuing graduate education who ALREADY HAVE a master’s degree in a similar field
- Apply for the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)
- Submit their transcript to CRCC for a panel review to determine what courses are needed to qualify them to sit for the CRC exam
- Complete an individualized program of study (typically of 7 classes)
- 100% of the CAGS tuition cost is covered by the RSA CSPD grant IF the individual is and remains actively employed by a State VR agency during the program
- Willing to complete the post-graduation work payback requirement*
- Applicants must express interest in receiving RSA scholarship support at the time of application if they expect to receive 100% of tuition coverage
Individuals pursuing graduate education that DO NOT have a master’s degree
- Apply for the Certificate of Graduate Study (CGS) in Disability Fundamentals
- Includes 6 courses (2 per semester) so it can be completed in one calendar year
- Students can apply to begin in any semester (Fall, Spring, Summer)
- Willing to complete the post-graduation work payback requirement*
- 100% of the CGS tuition cost is covered by the RSA CSPD grant IF the individual is and remains actively employed by a State VR agency during the program
- Applicants must express interest in receiving RSA scholarship support at the time of application if they expect to receive 100% of tuition coverage
*Detailed information about the RSA grants and payback requirements is provided as part of the application and award process