Established in 1967, the Rehabilitation Studies Program is the longest standing counseling program at St. Cloud State University.
The mission of the Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling program is to educate students in the areas of rehabilitation counseling and psychological services, and to help them develop the professional understanding, knowledge, attitude, and skills needed to assist individuals and groups with disabilities in achieving their maximum level of independence and functioning.
In the Fall and Spring semesters, students are encouraged to travel to the NCRE conference in Washington D.C. and San Diego, California for a professional development opportunity. Grant Scholars have the opportunity to apply for complete funding to attend.
The purpose of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) conference is to promote the improvement of rehabilitation services available to people with disabilities through quality education and research.
Students are encouraged to attend the Minnesota Rehabilitation Association’s annual conference for a professional development opportunity and to network with potential employers.
MRA members work to eliminate barriers and increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities. They provide our members opportunities for advocacy and increased awareness of issues through professional development and access to current research topics.
The Rehabilitation Studies Program has collaborated with Healthy Huskies to create the Peer Wellness Coaching Program. Rehabilitation Counseling students have the opportunity to become Peer Wellness Coaches. Coaches are trained on Motivational Interviewing and are provided with additional hands-on learning experiences.
Peer Wellness Coaches empower students and help them to increase:
The Recovery Resource Center supports St. Cloud State University and St. Cloud Technical & Community College students who have struggled with substance misuse and addiction and are now committed to sobriety.
Their meetings and services are inclusive to all students who are in recovery or support the recovery lifestyle. Students in the Rehabilitation Counseling program are encouraged to connect and support the St. Cloud State Recovery Resource Center community.
Services that the center offers include: