Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I would like information about your MSW (Master of Social Work) Program.

Do you offer an Associates Degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling?

Can I get my LCDC from your Dallas Campus?

Where can I get degree plans for Rehabilitation and Social Work?

Where can I see requirements for admission to your graduate program in Rehabilitation Counseling?

I'm interested in your CRC program. How do I apply?

How do I get an appointment with an Academic Advisor?

Does your department offer any scholarships or stipends?

Do you have a distance learning program?

Does your department have a deaf rehabilitation program that is combined with DRS?

What classes does your department offer at the Dallas Campus?

Do you have information on the success of non-traditional students returning to school?

My agency is looking for qualified rehabilitation counselors and I would like to recruit through your department. Can I post my openings to your website?

Currently we only offer a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW).

We offer an 18 hour Minor in Addictions Studies and a 12 hour Certificate in Substance Abuse Treatment. For more information on both of these programs, visit our Addictions page.

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) exams are administered by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (TCBAP). This link takes you directly to the 2007 Exam Dates and Registration Deadlines. The home page for TCBAP, http://www.tcbap.org/index.cfm has links to resources for testing materials. Additional materials to prepare for LCDC licensure or renewal are also available at the Texas Department of State Health Services.

The acronym CRC stands for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. This certificate is conferred by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). You can find requirements for certification, applications, study guides, and FAQs to help you prepare for the exam at the CRCC link above.

How do I get an appointment with an Academic Advisor?

Advisors for the Department of Rehabilitation, Social Work & Addictions are located in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service Academic Advising Office. You can link directly to the Staff Directory by clicking here. There you'll find brief bios, disciplines assigned to each advisor, and contact information.

Where can I get degree plans for Rehabilitation and Social Work?

Master's degree plans are completed with your graduate advisor who is assigned to you after admission to the Rehabilitation Graduate program. You can review undergraduate Degree Planning Sheets, Course Descriptions, and an information flyer on Rehabilitation Studies on our Rehabilitation Undergraduate Page by clicking here. To ensure that you always have the most current information on requirements, minors, electives, etc., it is always better to speak with an advisor in your discipline. Click here for Academic Advising.

Does your department offer any scholarships or stipends?

Yes. In addition, scholarships are available for specific majors in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service. You can learn about university-wide scholarships and other forms of financial aid by visiting the UNT Financial Aid Website.

Do you have a distance learning program?

Yes we do! The Department of Rehabilitation, Social Work & Addictions is pleased to house the Consortium for Distance Education in Rehabilitation (CDER). You can begin your exploration of this program by clicking the Rehabilitation link and selecting CDER Distance Program. Or you could go directly to the CDER website which contains an application, program requirements, CDER Graduate Student Handbook, cohort schedules and much more information about our Master of Rehabilitation Counseling Degree program via distance learning.

Where can I see requirements for admission to your graduate program in Rehabilitation Counseling.

The UNT Graduate Catalog, available online, is a comprehensive resource for general information on all of our programs. You can get more specific information on our program by visiting our Rehabilitation Graduate Page.