Applicants

New CRC Exam Eligibility Category R Provides New Opportunities for Certification

Category R expands certification eligibility through attainment of a post-graduate advanced certificate or degree in lieu of a second Master's degree in Counseling or Rehabilitation Counseling. Qualified individuals with advanced degrees in the following thirteen areas of study may now be eligible to sit for the CRC Exam, providing they meet the additional coursework and employment requirements as detailed on pages 9-10 of the CRC Certification Guide.

Acceptable Category R Master's, Specialist or Doctoral Degree Majors
Behavioral Health                         Psychology
Behavioral Science                       Psychometrics
Disability Studies                          Rehabilitation
Human Relations                          Social Work
Human Services                           Special Education
Marriage and Family Therapy       Vocational
Occupational Therapy                      Assessment/
                                                        Evaluation

CRC certification is an important professional distinction that indicates a higher level of qualification, sets rehabilitation counselors apart form their peers, establishes professional identity, increases professional flexibility and mobility, and potentially leads to faster career and salary advancement.

Category R is in effect beginning with the March 2011 CRC Examination - application packets must be completed and submitted to CRCC no later than October 15, 2010.

For more information on Eligibility Criteria, go to Category R in Eligibility Requirements.

To obtain the required forms, go to Application & Fees.

 


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CRCC

The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) sets the standard for quality rehabilitation counseling services in the United States and Canada. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, the CRCC has certified more than 35,000 counselors with its widely recognized Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation.

The CRCC developed its credentialing process in an effort to protect the public. Persons who earn the designation of Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) must demonstrate that they are of good moral character, meet acceptable standards of quality in their practice, and have the requisite education and professional background. To become certified, rehabilitation counselors must meet stringent eligibility requirements including advanced education and work experience, and must achieve a passing score on the CRC examination. To maintain the CRC designation, certificants must renew their certification every 5 years via continuing education or re-examination.

The CRC Credential

The CRC is the premier credential among rehabilitation counselors.  Accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the CRC Certification Program ensures certificants are of good moral character, meet nationally accepted standards of quality in their practice, and have the requisite educational and professional background.  As such, the CRC credential can lead to job placements, job advancement, salary advancement, and both medical and non-medical referrals.