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ERIC Number: EJ1011487 Record Type: Journal Publication Date: 2013-Jan Pages: 9 Abstractor: As Provided ISBN: N/A ISSN: ISSN-0748-9633 EISSN: N/A The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs: Promoting Quality in Counselor Education Urofsky, Robert I. Journal of Counseling & Development, v91 n1 p6-14 Jan 2013 Much has changed for the counseling profession in the 30 years since the founding of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). CACREP, the primary specialized accreditor for the counseling profession, has been an influential participant in the growing recognition and professionalization of counseling. This article offers an overview of CACREP and accreditation and addresses some primary issues confronting CACREP, counselor preparation programs, and, in some instances, overall U.S. higher education. Descriptors: Counselor Training, Educational Quality, Accreditation (Institutions), Higher Education, Educational Trends, Certification, Professional Identity, Economic Climate, Recognition (Achievement), Standards, Federal Aid, Mental Health, Agency Cooperation, Political Issues, Social Influences Wiley-Blackwell. 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770; Tel: 781-388-8598; Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: ; Web site: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education Audience: N/A Language: English Sponsor: N/A Authoring Institution: N/A Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A If you are interested in becoming a professional counselor, you have probably heard the acronym "CACREP" or the phrase "CACREP accreditation." So what is CACREP, and how does CACREP accreditation benefit counseling students? What is CACREP?CACREP stands for the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, and it is the premier accrediting body for determining the quality of a graduate counseling program. In a nutshell, CACREP develops and maintains standards and procedures that ensure students in counseling and related programs receive high-quality, relevant education that prepares them for licensure and success in professional practice. How Does a Program Receive CACREP Accreditation?Programs seeking accreditation must complete a self-study process, submit a comprehensive report demonstrating how it meets each CACREP standard and undergo an on-site visit. The CACREP Board of Directors make a decision based on the self-study, site team report and program’s response to the report. Once a program’s application is received by CACREP, the accreditation process typically takes 12 to 18 months. Accreditation is granted for a full eight-year cycle or for two years of the full cycle. Accreditation expires, and programs must go through a full review to retain accreditation.1 Is CACREP Accreditation Important to Consider When Choosing a Program?Yes. Consider CACREP accreditation a seal of approval when researching counseling degree programs. CACREP-accredited programs:
In fact, graduates of CACREP-accredited programs perform better on the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE).3 How Will This Help My Career?In addition to preparing you to sit for your state’s licensure exams (you can read more about that here), CACREP-accredited programs are held in extremely high regard in the counseling field. The American Counseling Association (ACA) states, "ACA views accreditation as a critical issue for our profession, particularly as it pertains to licensure. Licensure is designed to protect the public through formal recognition of educational standards and training. It also serves as a powerful signal of consistency, credibility, and unity. As the profession of counseling continues to develop, evolve, and advance, ACA recognizes that graduation from a CACREP-accredited program provides a clear path to initial licensure."4 If you wish to pursue a career as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP) or any other area that requires licensure, you should highly consider choosing a CACREP-accredited counseling degree program. Explore William & Mary’s CACREP-Accredited Online Master’s in CounselingWilliam & Mary is proud to offer one of just 75 online CACREP-accredited programs with our Online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counseling, which offers the academic rigor you expect from a "Public Ivy" along with the flexibility of online coursework. Read about the curriculum and discover our paths in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Military and Veterans Counseling, and School Counseling. Sources
Is CACREP accreditation important?CACREP Accreditation provides recognition that the content and quality of the program has been evaluated and meets standards set by the profession. The student, as a consumer, can be assured that appropriate knowledge and skill areas are included and that the program is stable, professionally and financially.
What is CACREP stand for?ACES approached the American Personnel and Guidance Association (APGA, a pre-cursor to ACA) about cooperative accreditation efforts and the result was the establishment of the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) in 1981.
What is the difference between CACREP and Coamfte?COAMFTE is ONLY for MFT programs. CACREP is the accreditation that is usually for counseling programs, but because of a lot of historical/bureaucratic/administrative reasons I won't get into, a lot of MFT programs in California got CACREP accreditation instead of COAMFTE accreditation.
Whats the difference between CACREP and Mpcac?CACREP accredits counseling programs at the master's and doctoral levels, while MPCAC only offers accreditation to programs at the master's level.
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