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 the 2023-2024 Academic Catalog 

Required Courses *
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
RCS 6440 RCS 6440 Social & Cultural Foundations
Co-rerequisite: MHS 5020 Foundations of MHC
RCS 6510 Group Theories
Prerequisite: MHS 5020 Foundations of MHC
RCS 6301 Career & Lifestyle Assessment
Prerequisites: RCS 5035 Rehabilitation Counseling: Concepts & Applica
Two Prerequisites
RCS 6407 Counseling Theories
Prerequisites: MHS 5020 Foundations of MHC, RCS 6803 Practicum I
RCS 6803 Practicum I
Prerequisites: MHS 5020 Foundations of MHC, RCS 5780 Legal/Ethical Issues
Three+ Prerequisites
RCS 6803  Practicum II
Prerequisites: RCS 6803 Practicum I, RCS 6407 Counseling Theories (or corequisite), RCS 6408 Psychopathology (or corequisite) 
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)
Electives
RCS 6456  Counseling Approaches for Substance Abusers (formerly Substance Abuse Counseling)
Prerequisite: RCS 5450 Fundamentals of Substance Abuse Counseling
RCS 6459  Professional Skills for Addictions Counselors (formerly Substance Abuse II)
Prerequisite: RCS 5450 Fundamentals of Substance Abuse Counseling
RCS 6930 Dynamics of Marriage and Family Therapy
RCS 6930 Marriage Therapy, Theory, and Techniques
Prerequisite: RCS 6930 Dynamics of Marriage and Family Therapy
RCS 6930 Family Therapy, Theory, and Techniques
Prerequisite: RCS 6930 Dynamics of Marriage and Family Therapy
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
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