Earn your master’s degree with a CACREP-accredited counseling specialization from Capella
Now you can achieve your goal to earn a respected master’s degree with an online CACREPaccredited counseling specialization from Capella University. Capella is the first and only online university to receive accreditation for two master’s degree specializations in counseling from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP): Mental Health Counseling1 (accredited since 2003) Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling/Therapy1 (accredited since 2005)
Christopher Cassirer, ScD, MPH | Acting President, Capella University Dr. Chris Cassirer, a former member of the Professional Advisory Council (PAC) for a federal grant received by CACREP, was the only member from an online university to participate as a representative on this council.
CACREP accreditation sets a high standard
CACREP is the independent accrediting arm for the American Counseling Association. This accreditation is your assurance that the content and quality of Capella’s specializations have been evaluated extensively and meet standards set by and for the mental health counseling profession. State licensing bodies and national certification agencies often recognize that programs accredited by CACREP provide a quality education that prepares learners for counselor credentialing, which may include national certification, state licensure, or state certification.2,3
Why choose Capella?
Accreditation provides a powerful measure of the integrity, credibility, and quality of Capella’s counseling curriculum. Not only does this signify the quality of the curriculum; it affirms our faculty’s knowledge and experience in the counseling field. Because the accreditation process is one that requires us to continually review and update our programs to ensure their quality, you know you’ll be receiving an education that is highly relevant to the counseling field. Our CACREP-accredited counseling specializations are designed to prepare you for state licensure eligibility.2,3 Capella has a licensure specialist available to answer questions and provide resources regarding professional licensure.
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Graduates of this specialization are not eligible for licensure in South Carolina. Learners residing in South Carolina should check with the state licensing agency for specific requirements for professional licensure.
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Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification, or endorsement. State regulations vary. It is the learners’ responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their state. State regulations vary regarding course requirements for professional licensure. For assistance with state-mandated course requirements for licensure, contact the designated school representative.
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To learn more about Capella’s Counseling specializations, visit www.capella.edu/mentalhealth
“Capella’s mental health counseling curriculum was a perfect fit for what I wanted to study. The fact that it was CACREP-accredited made a big difference.”
Boris Pisman, Ms | Mental Health Counseling
There are several benefits to earning a degree with a CACREP-accredited specialization*:
• you can achieve your prerequisites for credentialing so you can prepare for entry into professional practice. • Applicants for certification by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) will have two years of post-secondary supervised experience waived, thereby expediting the process of becoming a National Certified Counselor (NCC). • Some states will waive a portion of the post-graduate supervised experience required for licensure. • Input from the profession ensures that your education reflects the current training needs of the profession. • You are likely to have an increased number of employment opportunities.
*Source: CACREP. Visit www.cacrep.org for more information.
Custom financial aid solutions
Capella has helped more than 75 percent of our adult learners achieve their educational goals with the assistance of customized financial aid.
scholar–practitioner faculty
All faculty in Capella’s CACREP-accredited specializations have experience as licensed mental health practitioners. In addition, 100 percent of Capella faculty in the School of Human Services hold doctoral degrees from accredited universities and colleges.
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