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112 Graduate Catalog 2010-2012 Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling Program the early part of the internship and includes discussing the identified issue and linking it to potential solutions. A primary focus is on whether the proposed solution is feasible for further implementation in the field of rehabilitation counseling. Faculty approval of the project is required at all stages. Online option: The online option in the Rehabilitation Counseling Program operates on a cohort model, with all participants completing the program of study together over a two-year period. Clinical courses are taught during the first summer at UMass at the facilities that also provide housing accommodations; all participants must be present for an intensive two-week session held the last week of June and first week of July (low-cost residential accommodations at UMass Dartmouth are provided to participants). The remaining courses are delivered in a web-based, online format following the regular semester calendar. Participants must follow the program of study exactly. The program requires a 100-hour practicum in an approved placement site and a 600hour internship, divided evenly between two semesters and consisting of supervised field experiences in public or non-profit rehabilitation facilities. While engaged in all field work, students participate in an online seminar (a verbal live chat) where their experiences are examined in relation to current issues of concern in the field of rehabilitation counseling. Students are also expected to provide audio/videotapes of counseling sessions. or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). 4. Three strong letters of recommendation indicating the applicant’s ability to work well with others. 5. A statement of intent. 6. A group interview with other candidates and faculty members. 7. At least one year of paid or volunteer work in a mental health or equivalent setting is recommended. Additional Requirements for CAGS Applications: Candidates must have maintained an overall 3.25 GPA while earning a master’s degree in counseling or its equivalent. All candidates are asked to visit the campus for a personal interview. service coordination, and client advocacy activities. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits COUREH 612 Vocational Rehabilitation and Placement This course seeks to provide students with information about the total vocational rehabilitation process, including follow-up services. Topics include the referral process; eligibility criteria; comprehensive (medical, psychological, vocational) assessment; vocational training; and placement. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits COUREH 688 Rehabilitation Counseling Practicum Courses Please refer to course descriptions listed elsewhere in this catalog as appropriate. COUREH 602 Medical, Psychological, and Educational Aspects of Disabilities This course is designed to offer students with little or no exposure to advanced life sciences the opportunity to examine the physiological and anatomical basis for many chronic diseases they will encounter in a rehabilitation counseling setting. Students examine the etiology, progress, and potential resolution of a wide range of disorders, as well as the potential implications consequent on these disabilities. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits The purpose of the practicum is to expose the student to his/her particular field in counseling through actual placement in a facility where appropriate supervision is provided. Class discussions include a review of onsite observations and experiences and discussions of current issues in the field. Prerequisites: COUNSL 603, 614, and 615. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits COUREH 697 Special Topics in Rehabilitation This advanced course offers intensive study of a selected topic in rehabilitation. Course content varies according to the topic and will be announced prior to registration. Hours by arrangement, 1-6 credits Admission requirements Please see the general statement of admission requirements for all graduate studies programs in the “Admissions” section of this publication. Also refer to the description of admission requirements listed under “Professional Preparation Programs for Educators” in the “Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements” section of this publication. The Counseling Program faculty recommend admission of applicants who present evidence of potential both to complete a graduate course of studies with distinction and to become thoughtful and responsive practitioners. For master’s applicants, such evidence normally includes: 1. A minimum of five social science courses. 2. A distinguished undergraduate transcript with at least a 3.0 cumulative average. 3. All applicants must submit strong scores on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) COUREH 698 Internship in Rehabilitation Counseling COUREH 603 Foundations of Rehabilitation Students are placed as apprentice counselors in schools or agencies under the direct supervision of qualified professionals. Students meet weekly for a three-hour seminar. May be taken twice for credit. This course seeks to provide students with basic information about the process of rehabilitation and its history and philosophy. Discussions also focus on the organizational structure of the rehabilitation system, the professional identity of the rehabilitation counselor, and legal and ethical issues in the practice of rehabilitation counseling. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits COUREH 610 Case Management and Planning in Rehabilitation This course acquaints students with case management in rehabilitation counseling and with the range of community resources available to the counselor whose goal is the effective and comprehensive rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities. Topics include case finding and case planning,

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UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011
Table of Contents
Graduate Program Affiliations
UMass Boston at a Glance
Foreword
Mission Statement
Trustees of the University
Administrative Officers of the University
Academic Calendar, 2010-2012
Admissions
Tuition, Fees, and Payments
Payment Information
Residency Status
Assistantships and Financial Aid
Facilities and Services
Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements
Graduate Programs
Accounting
American Studies
Biology
Biology
Environmental Biology
Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology
Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (Multicampus Joint Program)
Biotechnology and Biomedical Science
Business Administration
Chemistry
Green Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Database Technology
Counseling: Degree Programs
Counseling: Family Therapy
Counseling: Mental Health Counseling
Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling
Counseling: School Counseling
Creative Writing
Critical and Creative Thinking
Dispute Resolution
Education
Higher Education Administration
Leadership in Urban Schools
Education: Educational Administration
Education: Special Education
Special Education
Orientation and Mobility
Teaching of the Visually Impaired
Vision Studies
Education: Teacher Education
Education: Applied Behavioral Analysis for Special Populations
Education: Technology, Learning, and Leadership
Education: Teaching Writing in the Schools
English
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Applied Linguistics
School of Marine Sciences: Intercampus Graduate School
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Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Applied Physics
Public Affairs
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International Relations
Women in Politics and Public Policy
Public Policy
School Psychology
Applied Sociology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies
Road Map and Directions to Campus
Campus Map
Telephone Directory
Index

UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011