Top of Page Curriculum Course descriptions with numbers higher than 700 are in the Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Bulletin . Each course carries 4 credits unless otherwise noted. The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences offers a minor in rehabilitation and human services for undergraduate students at Boston University interested in a general introduction to the concepts and functions of the rehabilitation and human service practitioner. Treatment and Rehabilitation SAR RC 608 Psychosocial Aspects of Psychiatric Disability Students must receive a grade of B- or better in each course. The Master of Science program offers qualified graduates of the undergraduate program in rehabilitation and human services the opportunity to earn their MS in Rehabilitation Counseling immediately following graduation.
Students apply for admission to the program during the senior year.
Following acceptance into this program, graduates of the department's bachelor of science program in rehabilitation and human services may petition to waive 6 of the required 48 credits for graduation with an MS degree, or 6 of the 52-56 credits required for a specialization program. Completing these credits over two years, students are eligible to take the certification examination in April of their last semester of the MS program. Admission Requirements Candidates must demonstrate both theoretical and clinical knowledge in their rehabilitation counseling courses. Completed forms should be returned to the office by March 1 for fall admission and by October 15 for spring admission. Acceptance to certain majors in the College is extremely limited and very competitive.