Why Attend an Accredited Program?

• Be assured of the quality of your academic program.
• Research shows CACREP graduates perform better on the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE).
• Streamlines the licensure application process.
• CACREP programs have been reviewed against
  professionally approved standards.

Why should your program become accredited?

• Enhances a program’s reputation
• Stimulates self-review and self- directed improvement
• Highly qualified students seek enrollment in CACREP programs
• Increases faculty productivity in areas such as
  research, publication and service.
• Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the
  highest academic standards

Why become a Professional Counselor?

• You like to help people
• Be part of a growing profession
• Work in a variety of settings with diverse clientele
• Highly regarded profession
• Challenging and rewarding work
• Service to country and fellow humans in times of
  national crises

Chairman’s Message

Welcome to CACREP’s new presence on the web. I encourage you to explore this site as you begin thinking about becoming a counselor or applying for program accreditation. I began my own journey as a Professional Counselor 20 years ago and during that time I have proudly been a part of a unique and distinct profession that has grown in many ways.