Our advanced certificate in rehabilitation counseling equips you with the expertise to support clients in overcoming personal, social, educational, emotional and professional transition challenges stemming from disabilities. Our program is open to anyone holding a master’s or doctoral degree in counseling or a related field of study.
| Academic credential granted | Advanced Certificate (AC) |
|---|---|
| Credits required for completion | 15 to 24 |
| Time to completion | 3 to 4 part-time semesters |
| Course delivery | On campus or online |
| Certification | www.crccertification.com |
| Application deadline | Priority Deadlines Fall: April 1, then rolling until Aug. 10 |
In today’s dynamic professional environment, continuous self-improvement is essential for career success. Advancements, competition and evolving landscapes require professionals to maintain current, industry-relevant knowledge, skills, and competencies. Advanced certificates can complement completed degrees or serve as standalone credentials. Regardless of your chosen path, an advanced certificate offers additional knowledge and opportunities to refine professional skills, facilitating career advancement. They offer a flexible, accessible and cost-effective educational route to pursue career goals and remain competitive.
Become a rehabilitation counselor in settings such as:
Every student develops an individualized coursework plan with a faculty advisor to meet specific academic eligibility requirements for the CRC exam within Category 3 as set by the CRCC. (Category 3 eligible academic fields include, but are not limited to: behavioral health/science, disability services, human relations/services, marriage and family therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, psychometrics, rehabilitation, social work, special education and vocational assessment/evaluation.)
You may also complete the certificate program for general study of the rehabilitation counseling field without the goal of CRC exam eligibility.
If you previously completed a course in one or more of the required eligibility areas, you may be eligible to streamline the program and only take the courses you need to fill the gaps, according to the CRCC guidelines.
Sample coursework includes:
See additional requirements in the CRC Certification Guide at crccertification.com/get-certified.
The criteria required for CRC exam eligibility include:
NOTE: The national designation of the CRC credential does not qualify as a license to provide mental health counseling services in New York, whereas some other states may use the CRC credential as such. If you are interested in mental health counseling and live in New York, please visit our mental health counseling program information. If you live outside New York State, check with your state licensing board.
Submit your completed online application, which includes:
Former/Maiden Name: Please provide us with your former/maiden name if you have one. When requesting transcripts, please ask the sending institution to indicate your current name and former/maiden name.
Admissions Decision: The admissions decision will be communicated to you as soon as review is complete. The decision is based on a number of factors and is the result of a thorough and deliberate process. All decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
In order to qualify for the in-state residency tuition rate, you are required to provide residency documentation indicating you have lived in New York State (NYS) 12 months prior to your semester start date.
If accepted, you will need to upload 3 documents to qualify for the in-state tuition rate. See Required Documents for Residency Application for more information.
All financial forms and supporting documentation with required signatures must be uploaded with your application, and must be dated within one year of your intended enrollment date.
