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Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation and Interpreter Training

Empowering students through personalized education and hands-on training to become compassionate, skilled professionals in counseling and interpretation.

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About the Department

The Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Interpreter Training at Troy University is committed to preparing students for impactful careers that support and empower diverse populations through professional counseling and interpreter services. Offering both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Interpreter Training, the department provides students with hands-on learning experiences, internship placements, and access to vital resources such as degree maps and state licensure information for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. With a focus on academic excellence, ethical practice, and community engagement, the department equips graduates to meet the growing needs of the their communities.

Featured Programs

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Counseling

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of others through Troy University's Counseling programs, designed for those with a passion for listening, empathy and service. With flexible course options, expert faculty and nationally accredited training, TROY prepares graduates for impactful careers in counseling and therapy.

Counseling
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Rehabilitation and Disability Studies

Make a real-world impact by empowering individuals with disabilities through Troy University's bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies. With hands-on practicum experiences, expert faculty and a focus on advocacy, accessibility and inclusion, TROY prepares you for a rewarding career in allied health and disability support services.

Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
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Interpreter Training Program

Troy University's Interpreter Training Program equips students with the skills, cultural knowledge and confidence to become professional ASL interpreters who create access and inclusion across a wide range of fields. Through advanced coursework and hands-on training, the program prepares graduates for national certification and meaningful careers in communication access.

Interpreter Training Program
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Master of Science in Counseling

Transform your passion for helping others into a meaningful career with Troy University's flexible, CACREP-accredited counseling master's programs. Whether you're pursuing clinical mental health, school, or rehabilitation counseling, TROY prepares you with the skills, support, and hands-on training needed to make a lasting impact—on your schedule and in your community.

Master of Science in Counseling
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Scholarships

Last year, TROY awarded over $20M in scholarships. In this department, there are several options for scholarships including the Dr. Cozetta Dionne Shannon Memorial Scholarship and the Lena Aisami Annual Scholarship. 

The Certificate in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Counseling program has a limited number of scholarships each year to award to qualified applicants. This scholarship will cover all tuition (at in-state tuition rates) and associated university fees for the fifteen course hours of the CIECMHC. This scholarship will also provide a flat rate for textbooks and supplies.
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Internships

The CRIT Department offers robust internship opportunities tailored to each degree and certificate program. Students in our CACREP-accredited master's programs gain hands-on experience in settings aligned with their specializations: school counseling students intern in P–12 schools across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia; rehabilitation counseling students train in diverse environments such as the VA and community rehab centers; and clinical mental health counseling students serve in settings ranging from private practices and hospitals to crisis response teams.

Graduate certificates include population-specific placements: early intervention and mental health sites for the infant and early childhood mental health certificate; addiction treatment centers for the addictions counseling certificate; VA and military bases for the military counseling certificate; and AIDB placements for the deaf and hard of hearing counseling certificate.

As a fully online, CACREP-accredited program, we support internships not only across Alabama but also in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Wyoming, and Nebraska—allowing students to complete high-quality, supervised clinical training within their own communities.

Counseling Program Admissions Checklist for Students

Students will submit his or her completed packet through the application portal. This includes: 

  • Letters of reference (3) (submitted as electronic forms through the application portal)
  • Resume 
  • Formal letter of intent (stating professional goals, reasons you want to be a counselor, and what you can contribute to the profession) 
  • Submit Official transcripts to transcripts@troy.edu (Must be sent by the school directly to TROY)
After submitting all required documentation through the application portal, students will schedule an interview at the next available time.
At the time of the interview, students will complete an impromptu writing sample on a topic selected by the faculty.
At the interview, faculty will utilize a structured interview to allow for consistency in the selection process.
At the completion of the interview, the Graduate Counseling Admissions Committee at each campus/site will meet to discuss each applicant and make the decision on admission to the program.
Students will be notified in writing of the result.

Licensure and Program Assessments

State Licensure Boards

  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Georgia


Counseling Assessment

  • Augusta Assessment
  • Dothan Assessment
  • Florida Assessment
  • Montgomery Two Year Assessment Report 2010–12
  • Phenix City Assessment
  • Troy Two Year Assessment Report 2010–12

Mission Statement

The Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Interpreter Training at Troy University is dedicated to fostering student success through personalized education, supportive mentorship, and professional development. With small class sizes and a student-centered approach, our faculty are deeply committed to knowing each student by name and guiding them toward their academic and career goals. We strive to create an inclusive and encouraging learning environment where every student is empowered to grow, excel, and make a meaningful impact in the fields of counseling and interpretation.

Counseling Faculty and Staff

 
Samantha Booker, Ph.D.

Dr. Samantha “Sam” Booker, Ph.D., LPC-S, IMH-E®, is the Chair of the Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Interpreter Training Program at Troy University. Dr. Booker is the Coordinator of the School Counseling Program and the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program. She is a certified PK-12 school counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Alabama, an infant family specialist, and a private practitioner. She is also a certified DC: 0-5 Trainer and infant mental health reflective supervisor. Her research interests include birth to five training for practitioners, prevention and intervention techniques with PK-12 students, and school counselors' role in early intervention. 
sbooker@troy.edu
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Organizations

The following are a list of campus and professional organizations that may be of interest to Troy University students in their goals.
Professional Counseling Organizations
Alabama Counseling Association
Alabama Mental Health Counselors Association
Alabama School Counselors Association
Chi Sigma Iota - International Honor Society
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP)
Florida Mental Health Counselors Association
Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia
National Board for Certified Counselors
Professional Rehabilitation Organizations

American Council of the Blind
American Federation for the Blind Information Center
Associates for World Action in Rehab. and Education
Chi Sigma Iota - International Honor Society
Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE)
Gallaudet University
Institute on Independent Living
MaxiAids
National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research
National Federation of the Blind
  • National Rehabilitation Association
  • Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
  • Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
  • Talking Books Program, National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
  • The U.S. Access Board
  • U.S. Department of Justice, ADA Act
  • Web Accessibility Initiative Mission

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Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation and Interpreter Training

Departmental Office

Avant Wilkerson

crit@troy.edu

334-670-3350
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