Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Curriculum
Mission, Goal and Objectives
The mission of the Masters of Science Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (MSCR) program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center forwards the mission of the University by providing a practitioner training program focused on the unique needs of diverse communities, especially in rural settings. We are committed to preparing entry-level clinical rehabilitation counselors to work competently and ethically through the mastery of evidence-based practices. Our focus centers on empowering people with disabilities to make informed choices, build viable careers, and live more independently within the community.
The goal of the program is to prepare students with the counseling and rehabilitation knowledge and skills to assist people with a wide range of physical and psychiatric disabilities, chronic conditions or diseases, and social disabilities in achieving their education and career goals.
The objectives of our program are linked to our mission statement. They are to provide:
- Educational experiences that facilitate the development of knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to practice as qualified clinical rehabilitation counselors with a diverse population in a wide variety of contexts.
- Learning opportunities to support the ability to implement culturally responsive and ethically sound clinical rehabilitation counseling practices throughout their careers, and to advocate for individuals with disabilities and the profession.
- Clinical training experiences focused on translating acquired knowledge, attitudes and skills to evidence-based practice in a wide range of real-world environments.
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Curriculum
| Course Designation | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HPCR 1002 Foundations for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice | 0 hours |
| HPCR 5301 Introduction to Counseling and Ethical Development | 3 hours |
| HPCR 5302 Counseling Theories | 3 hours |
| HPCR 5303 Human Growth and Development | 3 hours |
| HPCR 5304 Career Counseling | 3 hours |
| HPCR 5305 Psychopathology and Diagnosis | 3 hours |
| HPCR 5307 Multicultural Counseling | 3 hours |
| HPCR 5308 Research and Statistics | 3 hours |
| HPCR 5311 Addictions | 3 hours |
| HPCR 5312 Assessment | 3 hours |
| HPCR 5318 Abnormal Behavior: Treatment Planning and Case Management | 3 hours |
| Total | 30 hours |
| Course Designation | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HPCR 5330 Foundations of Rehabilitation and Ethical Development | 3 hours |
| HPCR 5331 Medical Aspects of Disability | 3 hours |
| HPCR 5332 Psychosocial Aspects of Disability | 3 hours |
| HPCR 6050 Comprehensive Examination | 0 hours |
| Total | 9 Hours |
| Course Designation | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HPCR 5340 Micro Counseling Techniques | 3 hours |
| HPCR 5342 Group Counseling Techniques | 3 hours |
| HPCR 5344 Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling Methods | 3 hours |
| Total | 9 hours |
| Course Designation | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HPCR 5360 Practicum | 3 hours |
| HPCR 6001 Internship | 9 hours |
| Total | 12 hours |
| Course Designation | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HPCR 5310 Special Topics | 3 hours |
| Total | NA |
Note: Elective credits are optional and not required for graduation.
Residency Requirement
To meet CACREP requirements for applied skill development, our online counseling degree includes two required in-person residency experiences. Residencies are immersive, faculty-led sessions that focus on counseling skills practice, groupwork, competency demonstrations, and professional dispositions. Students are notified of residency dates well in advance; travel and lodging are the student's responsibility.
Accreditation
The Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Licensure and Certification
Upon completion of the MSCR program, students will possess the competencies and experiences necessary to take the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE). Successful applicants can be credentialed as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and sit for licensure as an LPC in most states.