Rehabilitation Counseling

Certificate in Rehabilitation Services

The WWU Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Counseling offers a Rehabilitation Services post baccalaureate certificate. This program can assist you in meeting the educational requirements for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential or for other employment-related requirements for specific work settings. It can also offer you an opportunity to experience the master's program in rehabilitation counseling before deciding to apply to the Graduate School. Please note that students in this program are not eligible for financial aid through RSA or WWU.

The certificate program consists of a minimum of four and a maximum of six courses, chosen by you that apply to the requirements you are trying to meet Many of the courses are available in a distance format. Other classes meet one evening a week in Gray Wolf Hall, on the campus of Everett Community College in Everett, Washington.

Students may choose from the following courses:

RC 580 Theory of Rehabilitation Counseling (face-to-face)

RC 582 Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling (online)

RC 585 Social, Psychological and Attitudinal Aspects of Disability (online)

RC 586 Medical Aspects of Disability (face-to-face)

RC 587 Utilization of Tests & Evaluation Tools (face-to-face)

RC 588 Occupational Information & Career Development (online)

RC 589 Case Management in Rehabilitation (online)

RC 590 Employment Strategies and Job Placement (online)

You are encouraged to contact your employer or the certifying body to which they you to apply in order to verify which classes you need to take. For the CRC you can contact the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (www.crccertification.com, telephone 847-944-1325) to determine what requirements are applicable in your specific situation. At a minimum, you will be required to submit an application, demonstrate that you meet the work requirement, and take the CRC examination.

For an admissions packet or if you have questions, contact Alexa Burns by calling 425-259-8921 or e-mailing her at RC.Info@wwu.edu.

MANY Classes are offered in INTERNET-BASED FORMAT

The University uses a system called Blackboard to deliver its internet-based courses. You must have knowledge of computers and take a self-study tutorial to familiarize yourself with Blackboard before taking any courses through the Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Counseling. For the self-study tutorial, go to the Blackboard Tutorial and follow the instructions.

TRANSFERRING CREDITS TOWARD A MASTER'S DEGREE

The courses offered through the Certificate program are the same ones offered as part of the Masters program; if you enter the Certificate program and later decide to apply for the Masters program you may transfer up to a total of nine credits, from all sources, toward the masters degree.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCESS

Rehabilitation Services
Post - Baccalaureate Certificate Program

The requirements for admission to the program are as follows:

Bachelors degree in any field; a 2.75 minimum grade point average (overall or most recent 90 quarter credit hours);

2 or more years of experience in a job related to rehabilitation counseling and/or serving individuals with disabilities; or current enrollment in a master's program in counseling;

Submission by the deadline of a complete application packet;

A personal interview with a member of the program faculty.

Submit the following materials by the required deadline to be considered for admission:

Fall term: June 1	Winter Term: October 1	Spring Term: February 1	Summer Term: April 1
Your completed Undergraduate application form, indicating you wish to be considered as a post baccalaureate student in the Certificate in Rehabilitation Services program. Download application here Official transcripts in sealed envelopes, sent directly to the Office of Admissions, from all schools, colleges, and universities attended. Current resume, reflecting two or more years of experience in the field OR transcript must reflect current enrollment in a master's program in counseling. A Statement of Purpose that reflects your career goals and reasons for desiring to be admitted to this program. Non-refundable $50 application fee.

The application packet should be sent to:

Office of Admissions
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 98225-9009

Your application will be reviewed by the Office of Admissions. When it is complete, it will be forwarded to Program Faculty, and you will be contacted for a personal interview.

For an admissions packet or if you have questions, e-mail Alexa Burns at RC.Info@wwu.edu or call her at 425-259-8921.