I am a 2001 graduate of the master's degree program in
Vocational Rehabilitation. In completing this program, I
have obtained extensive skills and knowledge that have significantly impacted
my career. The well-rounded education provided prepared me for a variety of
employment opportunities in my field. Since graduation, I have
maintained two different forms of employment and thought that I was well
prepared for each position given my education at Stout. Additionally, I
couldn't thank the faculty staff enough for their ongoing support and efforts!
Mandy Showalter, MS, CVE Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Saint Cloud VA Medical Center
I am a graduate of the BS and MS vocational
rehabilitation programs. Stout provided me with a sound and useful education.
I really do not know where I would be today if I had not attended the MSVR
program at Stout. I left Stout in December in 1976 with a M.S. in
Vocational Evaluation. The education that Stout provided is beneficial,
pragmatic and quality based. I worked for the State of New
Mexico DVR for four years as a VR Counselor and the Albuquerque Public Schools
for 22 years.I was hired six years ago by the VA as a consultant only
because I had a degree from Stout. This has been a recurring pattern through
my career. The name "Stout" always carried a lot of weight.
Rod Van Dyke
It is difficult to describe something that has made such
a profound and everlasting impact on my life. The MSVR program at UW-Stout has
not only shaped me into a well-rounded, competent professional, it has also made
me a better person. I will forever look at the vocational rehabilitation
program as home and the faculty and staff as family.
I found the course work in the MSVR program to be
extremely relevant. After graduation, I was easily able to apply what I learned
in the classroom to a real work setting. The program also prepared me for
success on the certification exam for rehabilitation counselors and made me
extremely competitive for positions in the field. As a result of experienced
and committed faculty, I became involved with professional
organizations and research before and after graduation. The reputation of the
MSVR program at Stout simply sets me apart from graduates of other programs. I
am proud to have my MS degree from Stout’s MSVR program!
The MSVR program at UW-Stout has a well-deserved national
reputation for the quality of education and training provided to its students.
This program has laid a solid foundation for my career in rehabilitation. After
working in the field, I see that I have a competitive edge from my training at
Stout that graduates from other regional programs arelacking. The
program’sexcellent
curriculum is matchedby the exceptional nature of its instructional team.
My sincere appreciation goes out to the superior staff, making the caliber of
the MSVR program at UW-Stout top-notch.
UW-Stout has a wonderful reputation in the field of
Vocational Rehabilitation. This reputation has far exceeded my expectations and
I am proud to be an alumni. This program gave me many opportunities I didn't
know existed and lasting professional relationships that are invaluable. The
Master of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation program prepared me to be a
well-rounded professional. The instructors were all knowledgeable and
passionate about Vocational Rehabilitation.
Shawn L. Zimmerman, M.S., CRC, CVE Certified Vocational Evaluator
Alumni, if you'd like to update your contact information with the Department of Rehabilitation and Counseling, please e-mail us at rehab-couns@uwstout.edu.
