Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling Online
What skills will a Rehabilitation Counseling Degree give me?
A rehabilitation counseling degree gives you the knowledge to effectively work at a rehabilitation facility and help those in need.
CDER (Consortium for Distance Education in Rehabilitation) is a degree program for students to earn the 60-unit masters degree fully online. The program admits one cohort at a time who complete the three-year program by taking two or three courses each semester all year round for three years. Using the same admission and retention criteria, curriculum requirements, student learning outcomes, and graduation requirements as the on-campus program, CDER students are located throughout the United States, including American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands.
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Out-of-State Applicants
While we welcome out-of-state students, SDSU Global Campus currently cannot accept applications from students residing in some specific states. Please check back often, as this list of approved states does change. View the list of authorized states here.
For additional information please visit the program site at https://interwork.sdsu.edu/rcp or contact Dr. Mark Tucker at mtucker@sdsu.edu.
Electronic transcripts are highly encouraged. Please ensure that you indicate this preference when making your request. If you are required to provide an email address to send the secure online document to SDSU, please use transcriptsforsdsu@sdsu.edu.
Labor Analysis
Labor Analysis
M.S. In Rehabilitation Counseling Graduate — Nationwide
- 106,033Job Postings in the last 12 months
- 8.90%Projected job growth in the next 10 years
- $81,300Average salary of graduates
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025
Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure (Rehabilitation Counseling)
This program may support professional certification and/or licensure pathways, depending on the jurisdiction and the credential sought. Requirements vary by state/territory and may change, and additional post-degree requirements (e.g., supervised practice, examinations) typically apply.
- Certification (CRC): This curriculum is designed to support eligibility for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential, subject to the certifying body’s requirements.
- State licensure: SDSU has not determined whether this program meets the educational requirements for professional counseling licensure in all states/territories. In some jurisdictions (including California), additional coursework and requirements beyond the degree may be required.
Students are responsible for confirming requirements with the applicable certifying body and/or state licensing board before enrolling, particularly if located outside California or intending to seek licensure in another state/territory. Relocation during the program may affect eligibility.