Master of Science in Rehabilitation
Empowering individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions to make informed choices, build viable careers, and live more independently in the community.
The program offers a state-of-the-art curriculum producing graduates with advanced human service skills and abilities to provide top rehabilitation counseling services.
This is achieved by:
- A high-quality learning environment grounded in student and faculty interaction and communication
- Exceptional and internationally recognized faculty conducting leading-edge research
- An emphasis on theory-based research emphasizing optimal health, vocational outcomes, and participation for persons with disabilities and chronic health conditions
- Close relationships and clinical placements with existing campus partners, including the Chez Veterans Center and the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES)
- Offering challenging clinical placements in both urban and rural settings throughout the state of Illinois, nationally, and internationally
Admissions Requirenents
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 (A=4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and any graduate work completed
- Official results of the aptitude portions of the Graduate Record Examination with a score of 152 on both verbal and quantitative. Scores cannot be more than 5 years old.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Resume
- Official Transcripts
- On the TOEFL part: International students must also submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, with a minimum for full status admission: greater than 102 (IBT), greater than 253 (CBT), greater than 610 (PBT), or greater than 7.0 (IELTS). Scores cannot be more than 2 years old.
- Students for whom English is not their native language and who wish to be considered for a teaching assistantship must achieve a score on the speaking sub-section of 24 (IBT) or 8 (IELTS)
Admission Deadlines
Students may apply to either the M.S. or the Ph.D. program. Applications for Fall admission are due on January 15. Applications for Spring semester are due on October 1.
English Proficiency Test: TOEFL
| English Proficiency Test | Minimum for Limited Status Admission with English as a Second Language Placement Test Required* | Minimum for Full Status Admission** |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 79-102 | greater than 102 |
| TOEFL CBT | 213-253 | greater than 253 |
| TOEFL PBT | 550-610 | greater than 610 |
| IELTS (academic exam) | 6.5-7.0 | greater than 7.0 |
If students want to be considered for a teaching assistantship, they must have at least 24 on the speaking part of the TOEFL.
If you are an international student, information about a VISA can be found here.
Curriculum
Non-Thesis Option
For more information please contact an advisor or review the academic catalog.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| REHB 401 |
REHB 401 Intro to Rehabilitation
Hours: 4 |
| REHB 402 |
REHB 402 Medical Aspects of Disability
Hours: 4 |
| REHB 501 |
REHB 501 Rehabilitation Research
Hours: 4 |
| REHB 585 |
REHB 585 Rehabilitation Practicum
Hours: 4 |
|
Specialization Coursework (from approved list)
Hours: 20-23 |
|
|
Seminar
Hours: 4 |
Total Hours: 40
Other Requirements (may overlap)
Minimum Hours Required Within the Unit: 30
Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: 12 (8 within the unit)
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Thesis Option
For more information please contact an advisor or review the academic catalog.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| REHB 401 |
REHB 401 Intro to Rehabilitation
Hours: 4 |
| REHB 402 |
REHB 402 Medical Aspects of Disability
Hours: 4 |
| REHB 501 |
REHB 501 Rehabilitation Research
Hours: 4 |
| REHB 585 |
REHB 585 Rehabilitation Practicum
Hours: 4 |
|
Specialized Coursework (from approved list)
Hours: 20-23 |
|
|
Seminar
Hours: 4 |
|
| REHB 599 |
REHB 599 Thesis Research
Hours: 8 |
Total Hours: 48
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Julie Jenkins
Office Administrator
jjenkns@illinois.edu
Phone: (217) 333-1083
Dr. Steven Petruzzello
Associate Head for Graduate Studies
petruzze@illinois.edu