Associate Professor Lechowicz, Graduate Program Director, (516) 463-5786, Joseph.S.Lechowicz@hofstra.edu
The Master of Science in Education in Rehabilitation Counseling is
designed to prepare students as professional counselors with
specialized knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to assist persons
with disabilities toward achieving their personal, social,
psychological and vocational independence including appropriate
employment and independent living. The program includes specialty
courses by which students prepare for working in mental health and
other specialized settings. Graduates work in a variety of
rehabilitation settings including state-federal rehabilitation
agencies, mental health centers, medical centers, private
rehabilitation agencies, Veteran’s Administration hospitals, substance
abuse programs, independent living programs, insurance companies,
private practice or other organizations serving persons with mental,
emotional, social and physical disabilities.
Prospective students with baccalaureate degrees can complete the
comprehensive curriculum in two academic years. Acceleration is
possible with the approved transfer of a maximum of 12 appropriate
course credits. Part-time and nonmatriculated students, as well
as those preparing for the CRC, are accepted.
Extensive fieldwork is an essential component of the academic training
program. A number of rehabilitation facilities in the Long Island
and New York metropolitan areas provide prepracticum, practicum and
internship experiences and training.
The program has an outstanding record of graduates employed in the
field; job placement and in-service education of graduates are actively
promoted by the faculty. Application to the program is made
through the Office of Graduate Admissions. The program is fully
accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education and advanced
students are eligible for certification as Certified Rehabilitation
Counselors (CRC).
Note: National Rehabilitation Association, National
Rehabilitation Counseling Association or American Counseling
Association sponsored liability insurance is strongly recommended for
internship students. This insurance provides coverage while
performing professional duties as a rehabilitation counselor in
training. Information may be obtained from the Graduate Program
Director.