What is the Rehabilitation Counseling Dual Degree Program?
Rehabilitation counselors empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their life goals by assisting them to identify their strengths, build on their assets, enhance their abilities, and effectively adapt to the environments in which they function. If you are looking for a career with a high level of personal satisfaction and the ability to transform others’ lives, this may be the path for you.
Why Study Rehabilitation Counseling at Assumption?
At Assumption, the accelerated program is designed to enable students to complete both their BA and MA in only five years, saving you a year’s worth of time and tuition and getting you out into the workforce sooner! There is a great need for Rehabilitation Counselors and our graduates are aggressively recruited by rehabilitation and human services agencies throughout New England and the United States, many being hired prior to graduation.
If you are considering a career in rehabilitation, or one of the helping professions, which requires an understanding of disability and counseling, the Rehabilitation Counseling program at Assumption University provides you with a supportive environment, small classes, and an exceptional faculty to help you achieve your career goals, all backed by a 50-year legacy of success.
Apply as a high school senior into the dual degree program with one application and benefit from being considered for a $2,500 Dual Degree Scholarship (per year for your 4 undergraduate years). You will also be considered for a 10% Alumni Discount for every term you are enrolled at least part-time in your graduate program at Assumption.
Madeline Burton
Human Services 2018
SCO Case Manager, BayPath Elder Services
“The material I learned in the Human Services courses greatly prepared me for my internship. I applied what Assumption taught me and was able to learn more about the administrative and advocacy side of human services. Getting involved in various programs on campus and completing my internship were definitely highlights of my Assumption experience.”
Tyron Thompson
Human Services 2018
Pursuing a Doctorate of Chiropractic, University of Bridgeport
“I thrived at Assumption because I got involved and there are so many opportunities to do just that! At my internship, I learned how to effectively interact with athletes from all backgrounds as well as various rehabilitation techniques and methods. I was successful because of Assumption being a very social community. I carried that social aspect over to my internship.”
Erin Jovan
Human Services 2018
Pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
“Assumption is a place where great growth happens and where you will be part of a community. I’ve learned really important life skills that can be transferable to not only my personal life, but to my professional career as well. Some of the best years of a student's life will be spent here, so get involved! ”
Anaclariza Rivera, MRC, CRC
Accelerated BA/Rehabilitation Counseling M.A. Dual Degree Program
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I, Office of Rehabilitation of RI