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  1. Thomas University’s Social and Behavioral Sciences Division Awarded Nearly $1.9 Million in Federal Grants

    Thomas University is proud to announce that its Division of Social and Behavioral
    Sciences has been awarded two competitive federal grants from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), totaling nearly $1.9 million over five years.


    The grants officially went into effect on October 1, 2025, and TU is currently recruiting students who will begin receiving tuition stipends starting in January 2026.


    The first grant, 84.129L – Undergraduate Education in Rehabilitation Services, provides $874,940 to support TU’s Rehabilitation Studies undergraduate program. This funding will offer tuition stipends for 11 students per year over five years, helping to expand access to education and training in rehabilitation services. The grant was written by Dr. Pauline Patrick, and the Principal Investigator (PI) is Dr. Matthew Michals-Voigt.


    The second grant, 84.129B – Long-Term Training in Rehabilitation Services, awards $999,990 to support TU’s Master of Science in Counseling (MSC) program. This grant will provide tuition stipends for 13 graduate students annually for five years, strengthening TU’s capacity to prepare professionals in counseling and rehabilitation. Like the undergraduate grant, it was authored by Dr. Pauline Patrick, with Dr. Matthew Michals-Voigt serving as PI.


    “These federal grants mark a transformative investment in Thomas University’s commitment to preparing the next generation of rehabilitation and counseling professionals,” said Dr. Pauline Patrick, grant author and Chair of the Division of Social & Behavioral Sciences. “By supporting both undergraduate and graduate students with tuition stipends and program enhancements, we are directly addressing workforce shortages and expanding access to quality care for individuals with disabilities across the country.”


    Prospective students interested in applying for stipend-supported positions in either program are encouraged to contact TU’s Division of Social & Behavioral Sciences for more information.

  2. Thomas University Named CRCC Center of Excellence in Rehabilitation Counseling

    Thomas University’s Master of Science in Counseling (MSC) program has earned national recognition for excellence in the field of rehabilitation counseling. TU has been designated as a Center of Excellence by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), recognizing the university’s outstanding graduate program in rehabilitation counseling. 

    This prestigious recognition is awarded to programs that demonstrate excellence in curriculum alignment, faculty expertise, student outcomes, and commitment to professional credentialing. Thomas University earned the designation following a comprehensive curriculum review conducted by CRCC.

    “The MSC program faculty have maintained a longstanding partnership with the CRCC, working collaboratively to expand the number of Certified Rehabilitation Counselors in the field,” said Dr. Pauline Patrick, Chair of the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences at TU. “We are honored to receive this recognition from the CRCC and look forward to continuing—and deepening—our shared commitment to developing outstanding CRC professionals.”

    To qualify as a Center of Excellence, programs must meet several criteria, including:

    • A curriculum reviewed and approved by CRCCInstruction led by faculty with backgrounds in rehabilitation counseling or clinical rehabilitation counseling

    • Encouragement of the CRC Exam as a comprehensive assessment

    • Demonstrated student success, with an average pass rate of 65% or higher over two years

    • Ongoing engagement between CRCC and students, faculty, and program leadership

    Thomas University’s graduate program has exceeded these benchmarks, with a combined CRC Exam pass rate of 86% over the past three years. CRCC will continue to collaborate with TU through regular meetings with students and faculty to support continued success and professional development.

    “This is a very exciting opportunity for our counseling program! This is something we have strived for, and I am so glad we were able to secure this recognition through our tireless work in the CRC program,” said Dr. Angie Anderson, Master of Science in Counseling Program Director. “Our students will greatly benefit from this honor!” 

    Thomas University offers a fully online MSC degree with four specialization tracks for students to choose from: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, Addictions Counseling, and Professional School Counseling. For more information about Thomas University’s graduate program in rehabilitation counseling, visit www.thomasu.edu.

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