The Rehabilitation Counselor program is now accepting application for Fall 2010. Deadline is Feb. 1st 2010
SDSU has chosen to make February 1 the required deadline for all graduate applications. That means that all students interested in applying for the ON-CAMPUS program in Rehabilitation Counseling must comply with the following new deadlines:
- Submit your application through CSU Mentor between October 1, 2009 and February 1, 2010.
- Complete departmental application with recommendations, submit transcripts, and complete the GRE by March 1, 2010.
- Students will be notified by SDSU of their acceptance and will be asked to accept or decline admission by May 15. For those applicants who are on a "wait list" and are notified after that, they will have until June 1 to accept or decline admission. We are sorry that we will no longer have the flexibility of admitting students at a later date.
The next deadline to register for the GRE is December 12 for a Feb 6th test date. For more information, please check the official GRE website.
The Department of Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education (ARPE) prepares students to be effective practitioners, administrators, and leaders in the field of Rehabilitation. The degree has been accredited by the Commission on Rehabilitation Education since 1975.
What is Rehabilitation Counseling?
Rehabilitation empowers people to make informed choices, build viable careers, and live more independently in the community. The primary focus of career preparation in rehabilitation is developing counseling skills, acquiring knowledge of disabilities and demonstrating respect and sensitivity for people with disabilities. Knowledge and practice of these principles, combined with a solid 
foundation of specialized education in the rehabilitation field, enable dedicated rehabilitation professionals to partner with individuals with disabilities to obtain gainful employment, pursue meaningful careers, and live independently.
What kind of a job might I be able to do with an M.S. degree in rehabilitation counseling?
Upon graduation, a rehabilitation counselor is qualified to work in a wide variety of rehabilitation settings. A rehabilitation counselor can find employment within State Departments of Rehabilitation; in community rehabilitation programs, as evaluators, counselors, assistive technology specialists, or placement specialists; and in other community agencies that provide rehabilitation services with persons with disabilities. Some graduates work in specialized fields such as deafness, mental health and alcohol and drug abuse. Another market for rehabilitation counselors is in private rehabilitation, providing rehabilitation services for injured workers. Rehabilitation counselors are employed in school settings, to assist students with disabilities transitioning from school to work. Institutions of higher education and private industry offer employment opportunities for rehabilitation counselors. Finally, many graduates develop their own careers through grants and contracts that support services to individuals with disabilities. Our graduates work as program managers and administrators in all of these settings. The demand for qualified rehabilitation professionals is expected to increase steadily during the next several years as many professionals who contributed to this field since the 1970’s are retiring.
The Students
The students represent all walks of life. They include persons with disabilities, many who have a wide range of diverse cultural life experiences and non-traditional adult learners. Typically, 25 students are admitted each year.
The Faculty
The faculty of ARPE, in collaboration with key personnel in the Interwork Institute, have a rich array of experiences, skills and knowledge. The expertise of faculty includes all aspects of rehabilitation. The faculty collaborate in program planning, and are actively involved in ongoing research, publications, grants, local, national and international education training efforts.
San Diego: A Thriving Educational Center
San Diego with its warm, temperate climate, is the second largest city in California, and is a thriving cultural, scientific, and educational center. The area is home to five major universities, eight community colleges, many proprietary schools and numerous organizations with graduate assistantship, internship and job opportunities in the region.
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