Counseling and Human Resource Development Accreditation

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs

The M.S. in counseling and human resource development specializing in clinical mental health counseling, college counseling and school counseling have been fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs since Nov. 1, 1994. The council is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation. The program is currently accredited under the 2001 standards and will be reviewed again in 2017.

The rehabilitation counseling program was first accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education in 2009. Following the merger with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, the program has been accredited since July 1, 2017. This program is designed to prepare graduates to be eligible for licensure in counseling and certification through the Commission for Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs accreditation provides recognition that the content and quality of the counseling and human resource development program has been evaluated and meets standards set by the profession.

Graduates from Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs-accredited programs score higher on national counselor exams, are perceived by others to have better counseling abilities, obtain state licensing easier and are eligible to waive two years of supervised field work after graduation that is required for the national certified counselor credential offered through the National Board of Certified Counselors.

CHRD Graduate Assessment Plan CHRD Annual Program Report

Assessment

Standards for students to strive toward are developed and reviewed by counseling and human resource development faculty, students and practitioners.

These professional dispositions include: sensitivity to a variety of backgrounds and experiences, personal and professional integrity, social responsibility and dedication to knowledge and demonstrated skill development.

Faculty conduct a student review throughout the student's program. The student receives feedback on their development of these professional dispositions.