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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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2025 CACREP Award Recipients
Martin Ritchie Award for Excellence in Advocacy Recognizes individuals who engage in superlative advocacy efforts on behalf of CACREP and its vision, mission, and values, which ultimately serve to advance the counseling profession through quality and excellence in counselor education. This year’s recipient is Dr. Suzanne M. Dugger, a Counselor Educator at Florida Gulf Coast...
Read MorePre-Application is Mandatory for Programs Seeking Initial Accreditation
Effective October 1, 2025, programs seeking initial accreditation must complete the CACREP Pre-Applicant AMS Access Request Form and submit a fee of $1000. The fee will provide access to the Accreditation Management System (AMS) Self-Study Report (SSR) template for a period of 2 years. If the SSR is submitted within the 2-year period, the $1000 fee will be credited...
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