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Master of Arts in REHABILITATION COUNSELING

Rehabilitation Counseling is a systematic process that partners with persons with physical, sensory, mental, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities while emphasizing the holistic nature of human function. Rehabilitation counselors are competent to provide an assessment of abilities and functional limitations, develop plans consistent with individual needs, and partner with clients in achieving their goals through a variety of modalities including individual and group counseling, vocational training and education, and job development and placement. Rehabilitation counseling is a dynamic, exciting field with excellent employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors, including state and federal rehabilitation agencies, nonprofit agencies, veteran’s programs, workers’ compensation agencies, hospitals, and universities.

The 90-credit degree program is completed through a combination of classroom-based and distance learning coursework. Classroom-based courses are offered at the program’s off-campus site located at the Everett University Center on the Everett Community College campus. The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP).

Campus Information

Everett

Western's presence in Snohomish County dates back to 1986 with the first programs offered by Woodring College of Education. Today, with undergraduate and graduate programs from several colleges, Western students make up over half of those enrolled at Everett University Center. Western Washington University students in Everett can live on campus through a partnership with Everett Community College. Two residence halls are available and applications for the buildings are accepted year-round. Visit EvCC's housing site for more information.

Intakes

Feb
June
Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Working at Western Washington University offers the chance to support our vision of preparing and inspiring people to explore widely, think critically, communicate clearly, and connect ideas creatively to address our most challenging needs, problems, and questions, along with opportunities to learn and grow professionally and personally.

Serving over 15,000 students each year, our employees are committed to expanding educational access and success, supporting innovative interdisciplinary programs that offer students real world experience, improving sustainability, and engaging with the broader community. Located in Bellingham, Washington, between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, and surrounded by salt water, mountain ranges, and glacial lakes, the community offers endless opportunities for exploration, relaxation, and adventure.

Student Admissions Representative (StAR)
Do you love Western and want to show prospective students all that the University life has to offer? The Student Admissions Representative (StAR) team is comprised of a diverse group of about 40 students from a variety of majors and undergraduate experiences and involvement.

The Office of Admissions hires for multiple StAR positions each year. Interviews are conducted over Winter Quarter, with the position beginning the first week of Spring Quarter. The StAR application will open Monday, November 15th.

Give various tours throughout the year: weekday campus tours, group visit tours, virtual campus tours, and occasional Saturday tours
Participate in half-day and full-day Admissions events
Provide prospective students with positive and honest information about their experiences at Western
Serve on informational panels
Conduct personalized outreach to high school and college students
Serve as a resource for prospective students throughout the admissions process
Coordinate and run student-centered programs

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for full admission, applicants must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on 4.0 scale) calculated over all post-secondary coursework.

Applicants with advanced degrees from accredited institutions are considered to have met GPA requirements.

You must obtain at least the minimum TOEFL (86 iBT) or IELTS (7.0) scores to be eligible for admission.

Exceptions:

English is your native language, or
You have earned, or are in the process of earning, a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or from Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand or English-speaking provinces of Canada.

Western Washington University

Bellingham , Washington ,United States