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Internship
Course
Offerings
Location
Employment Opportunities
General Information
Student Resources Links
Internship
Q: Will the department pick
my internship site and set it up for me?
A: Choice of
possible sites is up to the student, in consultation
with the clinical coordinator/faculty supervisor. After
this meeting, the student will have an opportunity
to interview at a number of potential sites, just as
if he or she were interviewing for a job. It is up
to the student to decide which site will offer the
best “fit” for
him or her. The clinical coordinator/faculty supervisor
is available for consultation if the student needs addtional
input. Suggestions for successful interviews: Take an
updated resume with you, and dress professionally and
appropriately.
Q: I wanted to use my job as my internship
site. Why can’t I?
A: Students invest a great deal
of time, energy and money in their graduate education.
In order for them to receive “their money’s
worth,” they need to have the best possible experiences
in order to develop professionally. Therefore, students
are allowed to use their work site only in certain
special instances, and always with the stipulation
that there be new learning. An internship is the capstone
of graduate education, designed to put into practice
what has been learned from class work while in a challenging
setting. Usually a job does not fit this criterion.
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Course Offerings
Q: Can undergraduate students take the American Sign Language classes?
A: Yes.
Q: Can ASL be substituted for my foreign language requirement?
A: Yes, but you must have approval from your advisor.
Location
Q: Where is the department located?
A: The Department of Rehabilitation Counseling
is located on the third floor of Theater Row, at 730 East Broad Street, on the VCU Medical Center Campus. Employment
Opportunities
Q: Will I be able to find a well-paying job in the
area?
A: Our graduates are qualified for a wide range of jobs in vocational
rehabilitation, mental health, private rehabilitation, private industry,
independent living and health care settings, among others, and such
jobs are commonly available in the Richmond area. There currently is an increase
in the demand for alumni of our program, in part because of recent
federal legislation that mandates “qualified
rehabilitation counselors” must be hired for the state vocational rehabilitation
system. A master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling is the standard
qualification for these positions. Personnel projections for state agencies,
as well as for other employers of our graduates, show that a large percentage
of the workforce is approaching retirement age. That is good news — not
only for a steady supply of new job openings, but also for the opportunities
for advancement afforded to alumni interested in future administrative positions.Pay
is comparable to other human services fields, but ranges widely. For enthusiastic
personalities that thrive under pressure, entrepreneurial opportunities and expert-witness
work in court can prove very lucrative. At the other extreme, some people who
value making a difference in this world more than anything work for volunteer-like
wages. Most of our alumni fall between those extremes, earning
middle-class incomes.
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General Information
Q: How can I check my grades online?
A:
Students can always view their academic records online through eServices@VCU,
a password-protected service. Through this site, each student can access
all of his or her student records at VCU, including registration information,
financial aid, student billing and transcripts.
Q: How do I register for
classes? (on-campus and online processes)
A: After discussing course selections
with their academic advisors, continuing rehabilitation counseling
students can register for most courses through the eServices@VCU site.
Some courses, however, such as Internship, require in-person registration;
advisors must sign those registration forms before students take them to the
Sanger Hall Student Services Center.
Q: How do I get a VCU e-mail account?
A: From the
VCU home page,
click on the “Web Mail”link
(in the upper right-hand corner). From that VCU Webmail page,
there are links for creating an account, changing your password
and other Webmail functions. For a direct link to Webmail, click
here.
Q:
How do I get a Blackboard account for online courses?
A: From the VCU
home page, click on the “Courses” link
near the upper right-hand corner; from the Courses page, click on the “Blackboard” link,
and follow the links for HELP and FAQ. To go directly to Academic Technology’s
Blackboard Help page, click
here.
Q:
Who can I contact when I have computer problems?
A: VCU’s Academic Technology
Help Desk is available by calling (804) 828-2227 or you can
access their Web site.
Students should be sure to have their VCU ID numbers handy when calling or
submitting a support request online.
Q: How can I protect my computer against viruses?
A: VCU has a site license
for Symantec’s Anti-Virus software which is available
for download at no cost to VCU students, faculty and staff
for use on university and home computers. You can find information
and download the software from this Academic
Technology Web page. Be sure to perform regular “live update” downloads of virus definition files, preferably
daily.
Q: How can I gain access to VCU Libraries online?
A: From the VCU home page,
click on the “Libraries” link or you can
go directly to the VCU Libraries’ home
page. For instructions about connecting
to theVCU Libraries from home using EZProxy, click
here.
Q: How
should I request reasonable educational accommodations
for my disability?
A: Contact the Disability Support
Services Office at (804) 828-9782 (voice) or (804) 828-4608 (TTY),
or visit their Web
site.
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VCU Student Resource Guide
Schedule of Classes
Academic Calendars
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Student Computer Initiative
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