CACREP Accreditation
The School of Education Counseling MEd program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), which is the premier accrediting body for determining the quality of a graduate counseling program. 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.
Benefits of CACREP Accreditation
Three federal agencies have made graduation from a CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling program a requirement for independent practice in counseling: the U.S. Veteran’s Administration, Tricare, and the Army Substance Abuse program. In addition, many doctoral programs require that applicants graduate from a CACREP-accredited master’s program.
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP, 2016) requires that programs make certain information publicly available each year (Standard 4.E).
Reports generated for Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024
| Student Information | MEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | MEd in School Counseling |
|---|---|---|
| Currently enrolled first-year students | 17 | 3 |
| Currently enrolled second-year students | 11 | 8 |
| Currently enrolled third-year students | 13 | 3 |
| Graduates in 2022-2023 | 13 | 3 |
| Program completion rate | 78%* | 100% |
| Employment rate | 100% | 100% |
| National Counselor Examination Pass | 100% | 100% |
| Professional School Counselor Praxis Pass | NA | 100% |
MEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Med in School Counseling
completion rate computed on rolling basis and indicates proportion of students who
complete degree requirements within expected time to degree (3 years for full-time,
3-4 years for part-time) Employment rate indicates the proportion of students who
desired employment that were employed or engaged in full-time.
*This program completion rate was greatly affected due to the COVID pandemic.