Master's Program
Curriculum
The following 54-hour core curriculum is consistent with national certification standards for rehabilitation counselors and must be taken by all students (post-baccalaureate, thesis and non-thesis). The Program requires the following 18 courses (54 credits) plus two (2) electives (6 credits). All students must take necessary prerequisites before enrolling in courses that require same. Please consult with your advisor if you need additional information. For a full list of classes and when they will be offered, visit the USF OASIS Schedule of Classes.
View 2022-2023 Academic Catalog.
| No Prerequisites | ||
| COURSE | TITLE | |
| MHS 5020 | Foundations of Mental Health Counseling (must be degree-seeking student in RMHC program) | |
| RCS 5035 | Rehabilitation Counseling: Concepts & Applications | |
| RCS 5780 | Legal/Ethical Issues & Professional Standards | |
| RCS 5080 | Medical Aspects of Disability | |
| RCS 5450 | Fundamentals of Substance Abuse Counseling | |
| RCS 6220 | Individual Evaluation & Assessment | |
| RCS 6476 | Human Sexuality | |
| MHS 5480 | Human Growth & Development | |
| RCS 6740 | Research | |
| One Prerequisite | ||
| RCS 6408 | Psychopathology Co-rerequisite: RCS 5080 Medical Aspects of Disability |
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| RCS 6440 | RCS 6440 Social & Cultural Foundations Co-rerequisite: MHS 5020 Foundations of MHC |
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| RCS 6510 | Group Theories Prerequisite: MHS 5020 Foundations of MHC |
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| RCS 6301 | Career & Lifestyle Assessment Prerequisites: RCS 5035 Rehabilitation Counseling: Concepts & Applica |
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| Two Prerequisites | ||
| RCS 6407 | Counseling Theories Prerequisites: MHS 5020 Foundations of MHC, RCS 6803 Practicum I |
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| RCS 6803 | Practicum I Prerequisites: MHS 5020 Foundations of MHC, RCS 5780 Legal/Ethical Issues |
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| Three+ Prerequisites | ||
| RCS 6803 | Practicum II Prerequisites: RCS 6803 Practicum I, RCS 6407 Counseling Theories (or corequisite), RCS 6408 Psychopathology (or corequisite) |
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| RCS 6825 | Internship To register for Internship you must have completed all other coursework or take any remaining courses concurrently, the latter contingent upon the instructor's approval. (*6 credit hours) |
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| Electives | ||
| RCS 6456 | Counseling Approaches for Substance Abusers (formerly Substance Abuse Counseling) Prerequisite: RCS 5450 Fundamentals of Substance Abuse Counseling |
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| RCS 6459 | Professional Skills for Addictions Counselors (formerly Substance Abuse II) Prerequisite: RCS 5450 Fundamentals of Substance Abuse Counseling |
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| RCS 6930 | Dynamics of Marriage and Family Therapy | |
| RCS 6930 | Marriage Therapy, Theory, and Techniques Prerequisite: RCS 6930 Dynamics of Marriage and Family Therapy |
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| RCS 6930 | Family Therapy, Theory, and Techniques Prerequisite: RCS 6930 Dynamics of Marriage and Family Therapy |
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| RCS 6930 | Medical Family Therapy | |
| RCS 6930 | Intro to Mind/Body Techniques | |
| RCS 6930 | Principles and Practices of Personal Change | |
| RCS 6930 | Spirituality and Counseling | |
| RCS 6930 | Custom Employment Strategies in Rehab (RSA Scholar Course) Prerequisite: RCS 6301 Career & Lifestyle |
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| RCS 6930 | Advanced Case Management & Quality Documentation (RSA Scholar Course) | |
| RCS 6930 | Critical Thinking, Skills & Collaboration (RSA Scholar Course) | |
| MHS 6947 MFT Practicum |
Prerequisites: RCS 6803 Practicum I, RCS 6407 Counseling Theories (or corequisite), RCS 6408 Psychopathology (or corequisite), RCS Dynamics of MFT, and either RCS 6930 Marriage Therapy or RCS 6930 Family Therapy | |
*All courses 3 credits unless otherwise noted