Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Admissions Requirements

MSCR Admissions Information

The Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (MSCR) program begins twice a year, in the Fall and Spring. Please visit the link below for application and deadline information. 

Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure

The MSCR Program is currently accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) as a clinical rehabilitation counseling program through 2029. The program is applying for accreditation with CACREP as a clinical rehabilitation counseling program. The program was previously accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) from 2003-2017. On completion of the MSCR program, you will possess the competencies and experiences necessary to take the Certified Rehabilitation Examination (CRC), National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and be able to apply for licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC) in many states where it is required. Licensure requirements vary by state; you can find specific state information on the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) website.

Admissions Requirements

1. Online Application
   
   Applicants for the MSCR program must complete the TTUHSC SHP application. Additional forms will be added to you checklist after you have submitted the online application. Required supporting documentation (if applicable) can be uploaded from your Student Status page.
   
   
2. Application Fee
   
   The $75 Application Fee may be paid by credit card through the online application system. You may also pay by check or money order; mail a check or money order to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs (3601 4th Street MS 6294, Lubbock, TX 79430). Please make checks and money orders payable to "TTUHSC." 
   
   
3. Official Transcripts
   
   The Office of Admissions and Student Affairs must receive a current, official transcript from every institution that you've attended. If you have attended the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, you only need to send official transcripts from the other institutions you've attended. We will require official Texas Tech University transcripts if you attended their institution. Electronic transcripts should be sent to health.professions@ttuhsc.edu. Hard copies of official transcripts must be in a sealed envelope from the institution. Please send all hard copies of official transcripts to the following address:
   
   

   TTUHSC SHP Admissions and Student Affairs
   3601 4th Street MS 6294
   Lubbock, TX 79430

4. Criminal Background Check
   
   All students must complete a criminal background check prior to entering the MSCR program.
   
   
5. Official GRE Scores
   
   The GRE is not required for the MSCR Program.
   
   
6. Bachelor's Degree
   
   Individuals applying for the Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (MSCR) degree program must already hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferably in a related area such as psychology, sociology, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, social work, special education or nursing; however, degrees in other areas will be considered.
   
   
7. Minimum GPA
   
   Individuals applying for the Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (MSCR) degree must meet the following Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements:
   
   
   • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher, or
   • A minimum cumulative GPA in the last 60 semester hours of courses of 2.7 or higher
   • Applicant's with lower GPA's may be considered based upon their work experience in a human services related field for three (3) or more years.
8. Resume
   
   A current resume is required to be submitted through the online application system.
   
   
9. Letters of Recommendation
   
   Two letters of recommendation are required for an application to be complete, but the program prefers three letters of recommendation be submitted. Letters of recommendation are submitted online through the SHP Application. A recommender's name and email address will be required. Your recommender will receive an email with a link to our recommendation form for them to submit electronically.
   
   
10. Essay
    
    Applicants must complete an essay within the online application. The essay should
    include why you want to pursue a Master's Degree in Clinical Rehabilitation
    Counseling at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. You will also be
    asked to describe yourself, your goals, and how you feel culture/diversity impacts
    the clinical rehabilitation counseling field.
    
    
11. International Applicants
    
    All foreign coursework must be evaluated by a Foreign Credential Service. We also require TOEFL/IELTS Scores for any applicant for whom English is their second language (scores are considered on a case by case basis). Please refer to our International Applicants webpage for more information and TOEFL/IELTS exemptions.
    
    

Application Process

Prior work experience, paid or voluntary, in human service settings will normally be expected. Persons applying with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Fulfillment of the basic requirements does not guarantee admission

The applications for admission to the MSCR program are reviewed and rank ordered according to:

• Academic performance
• Career goals
• Previous work or volunteer experience to the field
• Unique individual contributions to the field
• Writing skills
• Computer literacy

The faculty admissions committee selects the top applicants and rank orders them according to the selection criteria. Selected applicants are contacted for a telephone interview. Recommendations for admission are made to the Dean of the School of Health Professions.

Application Submission Checklist

1. Online SHP Application
2. Application Fee
3. Official Transcripts
4. Letters of Recommendation - Two Required
5. Resume
   
   

Contact Information

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs. Please contact our office by phone at 806-743-3220 or email at health.professions@ttuhsc.edu.