Introduction

This program emphasizes the development of strong counseling skills and the acquisition of a broad spectrum of information needed to assist persons with severe disabilities in reaching their fullest potential. Our core beliefs:

• The option to work should be available to every adult, including persons with disabilities,
• The option to work takes many forms and is shaped by many forces in today's technology driven, pluralistic society,
• This program has a special contribution to make to the profession of rehabilitation counseling in the area of training African American rehabilitation counselors to function effectively in a multi cultural, pluralistic society and to serve as resource persons as majority race counselors come to terms with the new pluralistic equations that are now emerging.

Accommodations and Accessibility
We encourage applications from all individuals who are interested in studying Rehabilitation Counseling including persons with disabilities.  If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation contact Dr. David Staten at 803-516-4917, you may also contact the office of Disabled Student Services at 803-536-7245.  The Office of Disabled Student Services deals with accommodations and accessibility standards compliance for South Carolina State University.  Additionally, the Rehabilitation Counseling Program’s website is in accessible format and meets national website accessibility standards.