Thomas University Named CRCC Center of Excellence in Rehabilitation Counseling
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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.
