2025-2026 Academic Catalog
Combined Integrated Human Services, BS & Counseling, MS (COUN-MS-PREG)
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Program Description
The combined degree program Rehabilitation Services and Counseling program trains graduates to work in human service agencies that serve people who have disabilities, are homeless, are involved in the court system, use assistive technology, and in a variety of other circumstances. Some common entry points are in case management, employment services, assistive technologies, court systems, and social services. Curriculum flexibility attracts students who are interested in developing a program to reflect their special interests. The program allows nine credit hours of “overlap” courses, where credit is given at both the undergraduate (UG) and graduate (GR) levels facilitating both the BS and MS. Graduates from the Combined Rehabilitation Services, BS, and Counseling, MS, program will be eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio and course work for Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board for Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III.
Admission Requirements
Only exceptionally well-prepared students are admitted to the program. No earlier than the end of their sophomore year, students that wish to pursue a combined Rehabilitation Services BS and Counseling MS, should complete an application that includes the signature of the undergraduate Rehabilitation services program director and director of the Counseling MS program. Students should then submit an application to the Wright State Graduate School for the combined degree program. Students admitted to a combined degree program will be admitted as provisional graduate students to the Graduate School, pending completion of the requirements for their bachelor’s degree. Students admitted into an approved combined degree program do not have to formally apply to the master’s program. If students have studies in progress at the time they apply to a combined degree program, any approval of the application is provisional and may be revoked if the student fails to meet all required standards at the end of the term. Students enrolled in this combined program must follow the guidelines of the Wright State policy 5330.1 Combined Degree Programs.
In addition to filling out the Wright State graduate school application, students must include a writing sample. Qualified applicants must have junior standing for the semester they start the combined degree program. The following requirements must be met:
- 3.3 cumulative grade point average in all undergraduate work.
- Undergraduate program director’s approval for admission to the combined degree program and mandatory advising during each semester the student is taking graduate credit toward the bachelor’s degree.
- Approval of the graduate program director.
- Approval of the HS department chair.
Program Learning Objectives
Students in the program will learn to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the rehabilitation history, legislation, and philosophy; including the American Disabilities Act (ADA), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
- Summarize the rehabilitation process.
- Elaborate on the physical, psychological, social, and/or vocational problems encountered by people with disabilities.
- Demonstrate communication techniques used to improve interpersonal effectiveness with clients/consumers, other professionals, peers, and supervisors.
- Relate medical terminology and how it applies to rehabilitation.
- Judge the impact of cognitive, developmental, and psychiatric disabilities and the impact upon physical, psychological, social and vocational activities of the whole client.
- Summarize the value of occupational information to the rehabilitation process.
- Interpret and read research data.
- Exhibit various techniques for intake interviewing, casework recordings, and needs assessments
- Categorize resources available to the rehabilitation process.
- Relate confidentiality and the rehabilitation team process.
- Define substance abuse and use according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
- Explain the use of assistive technology and the independent living philosophy.
The students in the master’s degree (MS) program will learn to:
- Demonstrate the following skills
- Rapport • Active Listening • Emotional Intelligence • Case Conceptualization • Treatment Planning Incorporating Evidence Based Practice (EBP) • Intervention • Evaluation • Termination
- Employ multicultural sensitivities.
- Advocate for social justice, tolerance and recognition of sociopolitical barriers common in a diverse society.
- Demonstrate knowledge of ethical standards.
- Exhibit a professional identity.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates can:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the rehabilitation history, legislation, and philosophy; including the American Disabilities Act (ADA), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
- Summarize the rehabilitation process.
- Elaborate on the physical, psychological, social, and/or vocational problems encountered by people with disabilities.
- Demonstrate communication techniques used to improve interpersonal effectiveness with clients/consumers, other professionals, peers, and supervisors.
- Relate medical terminology and how it applies to rehabilitation.
- Judge the impact of cognitive, developmental, and psychiatric disabilities and the impact upon physical, psychological, social and vocational activities of the whole client.
- Summarize the value of occupational information to the rehabilitation process.
- Interpret and read research data.
- Exhibit various techniques for intake interviewing, casework recordings, and needs assessments
- Categorize resources available to the rehabilitation process.
- Relate confidentiality and the rehabilitation team process.
- Define substance abuse and use according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
- Explain the use of assistive technology and the independent living philosophy.
The graduates of the master’s degree (MS) program can:
- Demonstrate the following skills
- Rapport • Active Listening • Emotional Intelligence • Case Conceptualization • Treatment Planning Incorporating Evidence Based Practice (EBP) • Intervention • Evaluation • Termination
- Employ multicultural sensitivities.
- Advocate for social justice, tolerance and recognition of sociopolitical barriers common in a diverse society.
- Demonstrate knowledge of ethical standards.
- Exhibit a professional identity.
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
This program prepares students to be eligible to apply for a professional license to practice in the state of Ohio. Students planning to work in other states or countries should contact the relevant state licensing board in the state where you plan to work before beginning the program. SARA does not provide reciprocity for state professional licensure requirements. Academic programs and the program graduate must meet standards set by the licensing board in a state in order for the graduate to be eligible for a license in that state.
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Program Requirements
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I. Wright State Core: 36 Credit Hours
As a part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Wright State University, all students must complete the Wright State Core, a general education curriculum. Most programs require 36 hours in the Core, some programs may require additional hours. Specific Core classes in some of the Elements may be required by some majors. When this occurs, the specific Core courses required will be listed below. In Elements where a specific course is not required, students can choose any course from the Wright State Core Program Requirements. First-Year Seminar: 1 Credit Hour
All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy one additional credit hour in the Additional Core Courses category. Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours
Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 3 Credit Hours
Students will select one Element B course from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements list. Based on Math Placement Level, students may need additional prerequisite or corequisite coursework in mathematics prior to enrollment in the course chosen. Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours
Students will select two Arts and Humanities courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. One course must fulfill the History requirement. Element D - Social and Behavioral Sciences: 7 Credit Hours
Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. Required: Element E - Natural Sciences: 7 Credit Hours
Students will select two Natural Science courses, from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. At least one course must contain a laboratory. Required: Additional Core Courses: 6 Credit Hours
Students will select up to 6 additional credit hours from Elements A-E from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core. Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student. When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below. Required: Additional Core Requirements
Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following: Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36. II. Rehab Services Core Requirements: 39 Credit Hours
III. Psychology & Sociology Courses: 18 Credit Hours
IV. General Electives: 18 Credit Hours
Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours for a baccalaureate degree. If the total number of credit hours in the WSU Core (general education program) and the major requirements do not total at least 120 credits, students will choose additional courses (general electives) to meet the minimum required 120 credit hours. Students may choose from any undergraduate course in the Academic Catalog for which they meet the course prerequisites and for which they do not already have earned credit. Students are encouraged to consider adding a minor, certificate, or microcredential. V. Double-Counted courses: 9 Credit Hours
Total Hours: 120 Credit Hours
VI. Required Courses: 39 Credit Hours
VII. Electives: 3 Credit Hours
Choose one at 3 credits VIII. Practicum and Internship: 9 Credit Hours
Graduate total hours including double counted courses: 60 Credit Hours
Combined Degree Total : 180 Credit Hours
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