About This Certificate
USU offers a post-graduate advanced certificate for the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) Category 3, which is sometimes required by employers for those wishing to work as rehabilitation counselors.
The certificate, which can be completed in one year, prepares students to sit for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) exam for national certification, which USU students pass at a 94% rate on the first attempt. This certificate and subsequent CRC certification allows professionals who have advanced degrees in areas other than rehabilitation counseling to become certified and move into a career as a rehabilitation counselor. For additional information on the CRCC Category 3, visit the CRCC website.
Students pursing this certificate must already have a master's, specialist, or doctoral degree in a related field of study. Students complete between six and eight courses for a total of 16-23 credits, all of which are completed online through USU's Regional Campuses and Distance Education program. Students must earn a minimum of 16 credits to earn the certificate.
ADVISING
At a Glance
College: Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services
Department: Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling Department
USU Locations:
- Logan campus
- Statewide campuses
Program Requirements
Career And Outcomes
Career Opportunities
This certificate and subsequent CRC certification can allow professionals who have advanced degrees in areas other than rehabilitation counseling to become certified as rehabilitation counselors. They are employed in a variety of settings, including:
- Public sector
- Community rehabilitation
- University disability resource centers
- Veteran’s Administration
- Independent living centers
- Mental health centers
- Addiction centers
- Insurance agencies
- Workers’ compensation
- Private practice
- Litigation and forensic settings
- Workforce services and other human resource centers
Job Outlook
USU Locations
LOGAN CAMPUS
*This degree is available at various USU locations.
Admission
Admission Requirements
In order to gain admittance to the program, students must submit an application, application fee, official master's degree transcripts, statement of purpose, and resume. To apply, contact the program advisor, Kris Wengreen (kris.wengreen@usu.edu).
To be eligible for certification in this Category you must have a master's, specialist, or doctoral degree in a related field of study with course content that emphasizes rehabilitation, counseling, disability, therapy, health, employment, wellness, or human development. CRCC provides a pre-review of transcripts and work experience.
Deadlines
Applications for the program are accepted year-round.
Financial Aid
The cost for the entire program (23 credits) is $11,224 or $488 per credit hour. No RSA Scholarships are available at this time. The program is financial-aid eligible.
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