Overview

Become a Professional Mental Health Practitioner

Coursework and clinical field experience teach students in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation program of Rutgers University the knowledge, skills and rehabilitation techniques to begin careers as mental health practitioners. Lectures, interactive classroom activities and the required clinical practicum experience prepare students to provide supportive services to those living with serious mental illnesses. Practitioners provide supportive counseling, case management services, and vocational rehabilitation.

We offer the degree in collaboration with eight affiliate schools: Middlesex County College, Union County College, Warren County Community College, Cumberland County College, Passaic County Community College, Raritan Valley Community College, Ocean County College, and Sussex County Community College.

Program Highlights

Our graduates have a 100% pass rate on the CPRP national credentialing exam.

Students gain hands-on experience in a 480-hour clinical practicum

Our program is considered a model in the nation

Flexibility of full-time and part-time options

To meet a strong demand for qualified professionals in the field, we offer a complete psychiatric rehabilitation career ladder from A.S. through Ph.D. degrees.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Communication Techniques

Group Interventions for People with Disabilities

Clinical Principles

Community Resources

Emerging Topics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Psychology School Counselling Clinical Psychology View 38 other Bachelors in Clinical Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The requirements for admission to the professional phase of the program at Rutgers SHRP is as follows:

Previous admission to affiliate school

High School Diploma or equivalent

18-36 credits in liberal arts & general education (according to affiliate curriculum requirements) including completion of English composition, required math and science courses

All Official College Transcripts

New Jersey College Basic Skills Test Scores and basic skills courses completed

Minimum GPA of 2.5 for college-level courses

Tuition Fee

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International

43800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 730 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

43800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 730 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

29160 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 486 USD per credit during 24 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Psychosocial Rehabilitation.

Available Scholarships

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