密西西比州立大学的康复咨询硕士学位课程的任务是为潜在的咨询师配备必要的知识和技能，以有效解决慢性病的医学，心理和职业影响方面的广泛问题。为了帮助残疾人适应他们的生活环境，包括生活在一个使异族人边缘化的社会中，康复咨询计划培养了专业人员，他们准备在不断发展和扩展的职业康复领域工作。
The Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling prepares graduates for employment in a variety of settings such as state vocational rehabilitation agencies, nonprofit rehabilitation programs, high schools and college settings, independent living centers, medical rehabilitation centers, Veteran’s Affairs, or private industry, substance abuse treatment programs, mental health agencies, corrections facilities, and private practice. Through rigorous coursework and clinical experiences, graduates are trained to provide culturally competent counseling services to individuals with disabilities and chronic illness.