Sport & Human Performance and Counseling: Specialization in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, (M.S./M.A.)

(Offered by Department of Counseling and Integrated Programs)

This dual degree option prepares clinicians to improve quality of life for individuals who face physical, developmental, and emotional challenges. Trained to confront systemic barriers and increase opportunities for inclusion, our graduates are well equipped to empower people with disabilities in a wide range of settings. Our immersive learning environment prepares students to work not only with individuals with disabilities, but also communities in addressing challenges stemming from disability, including employers, family members, education professionals, and others. Our Rehabilitation Counseling training revolves around three core elements: ethical behavior, diversity or individual differences, and critical thinking. Rigorous coursework and real-world experience focus students on creating positive social change - all led by experts in the field.

Accreditation, Licensure & Certification

Adler University’s Master of Arts in Counseling: Specialization in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The MACR program is currently accredited as a Rehabilitation Counseling program by CACREP,; Adler is seeking Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling accreditation with our next renewal application.  Graduation from a CACREP- accredited program helps students meet the academic counselor licensure requirements of many state counseling boards. In addition, program graduates are qualified to sit for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) exam, a national certification. Students wishing to seek licensure are strongly encouraged to research the requirements to sit for licensure for each state or province in which they wish to practice.

In particular, graduates of the program are eligible to apply for the following credentials:

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), a nationally recognized credential

• The Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential in the state of Illinois

• The Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) credential in Illinois, upon completing all necessary post-graduate training and supervised experiences

Graduates of the MACR program are also eligible to take part in the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential, after successful passage of the National Counselor Examination (NCE) and completion of required experiences.

The dual degrees include specialized courses in sport psychology and externship opportunities to promote certification with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Students can gain applied experience to be eligible for the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential once they complete this program. Faculty members are active in their respective areas of expertise and engage with students to promote opportunities for professional development in the field as well as at state, regional, and national conferences.

MSHP - MACR Dual Degree Program Overview

• A comprehensive curriculum covers both degrees including supervised field experiences totaling 77 credit hours
• The Social Justice Practicum, a social responsibility immersion experience created to develop an identity in graduates as social justice advocates and agents of social change (200 hours total)
• A sport and human performance field training experience, a minimum of 400 hours of externship, for CMPC credentialing
• Rehabilitation counseling clinical field experiences include a supervised practicum (100 hours) and internship (600 hours). Through our vast network of community partners, students are able to complete their practical training in a variety of settings.
• The MACR Comprehensive Examination

Full-Time or Part-Time Learning Schedule

The class offerings are designed to meet the needs of students who desire a full-time three-year track or a part-time four-year learning schedule.

Dual Degree Minimum Admission Requirements

Individuals applying to any dual degree program must:

• Apply to and be accepted into both programs
• Approved applicants of the dual degree program will be invited for personal interviews with program faculty of each program as the final step in the application process.

Professional Practice and Field Training

• Both MACR and MSHP programs require students’ completion of the social justice practicum, which will be recognized by both programs.
• MACR requires students’ completion of counseling practicum (a minimum of 100 clock hours) and internship (a minimum of 600 clock hours).
• MASP requires students’ completion of Sport and Human Performance Externship.

Note: For details of program specific field training experiences, refer back to individual program information in this catalog.

MSHP - MACR Dual Degree Graduation Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of all required courses and seminars
• Satisfactory completion of Social Justice Practicum I & II
• Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 100 hours of practicum and 600 hours of internship in the MACR program
• Satisfactory completion of the MSHP externship
• A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and no more than two grades or six credit hours of C in courses other than practicum prerequisites
• Passing grade on the MACR Comprehensive Examination
• Submission of completed Graduation Application and full payment of all outstanding tuition and fees
• Faculty approval for graduation and recommendation to the Board of Trustees for the conferral of the Master of Science in Sport & Human Performance and the Master of Art in Counseling: Specialization in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Note: Also refer to specification to the individual program information in this catalog.