Sep 26, 2025 · CACREP accredits over 983 master’s and doctoral degree programs in Counseling and its specialized practice areas offered by 473 colleges and universities across the United States.

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At its winter and summer meetings, the CACREP Board reviews a myriad of reports from CACREP-accredited programs and at documents for programs seeking initial accreditation.

In the United States, there are two types of accreditation – institutional and specialized. Institutional looks at the entire institution. Specialized accreditors, such as CACREP, look at professional …

In the United States, there are two types of accreditation – institutional and specialized. Institutional looks at the entire institution. Specialized accreditors, such as CACREP, look at professional …

Why should I choose an accredited program? CACREP Accreditation provides recognition that the content and quality of the program has been evaluated and meets standards set by the profession.

In this guide, we will explore over 95 top online counseling programs that are CACREP-accredited for 2026. We’ll cover the importance of CACREP accreditation, the key program features, and the varied …

Mental Health Counselors often work in community clinics, private practices, or hospital settings. As of 2025, there are 430 CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate programs in …

This article explains what CACREP accreditation is, what it means for counseling students, how non-CACREP programs fit into the picture, and what factors to consider when choosing between them.