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The mission of the Troy University Rehabilitation Counseling program is to prepare rehabilitation counselors to provide rehabilitation services designed to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential. In addition, services will be provided to rehabilitation agencies and programs, and research related to rehabilitation will be pursued. The Troy University program leads to a Master of Science degree with a specialty in Rehabilitation Counseling. Students may choose an emphasis area in either hearing or visual impairment. Upon graduation, students will have the basic foundational knowledge, skill and experiences necessary to enter the profession of rehabilitation counseling and practice as rehabilitation counselors.

Goals and Objectives

To prepare master鈥檚-level rehabilitation counselors who

1. understand and follow the Code of Professional Ethics for Rehabilitation Counselors;

2. know the laws that affect individuals with disabilities and are able to advocate for the rights of those individuals;

3. understand the concept of choice, self-advocacy and self-determination, and promote these concepts throughout the rehabilitation process;

4. value the worth and dignity of all individuals and view individuals with disabilities as equal partners in the rehabilitation process;

5. demonstrate the ability to practice counseling techniques, job placement skills, and career strategies that will assist individuals with disabilities to develop the skills and competencies they need to function effectively in society; and

6. know the technology and accommodations that are available to provide individuals with disabilities access to work, leisure, and school activities.