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University of South Dakota
The mission of the Counselor Education Program at The University of South Dakota is to graduate competent and ethical professional counselors. The Clinical Mental Health specialization is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP) under the 2009 Standards. However, as per CACREP requirements, all program related materials and courses follow 2016 standards. The 60 credit hour specialization provides curricular and extracurricular experiences, as well as, supervised practica and internships, to educate and train professional clinical mental counselors. Clinical mental health counselors must demonstrate proficiencies related to the mental health environment such as etiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and the prevention of mental and emotional disorders. Clinical mental health counselors work in settings such as agency/community mental health centers, private practice, correctional facilities, career centers, hospital or other medical centers, government/military entities, college campuses, and crisis centers.
Institution Location
414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion SD, US
57069
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Specialty
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Program Degree
M.A.
Program Website
Accredited Under Standards
2009
- Graduates of this program are considered CACREP graduates beginning July 14, 2014
- Accreditation Start Date: January 14, 2016
- Accreditation Expiration: October 31, 2026
- Accreditation Status: Accredited
Status Information
The specialty area is accredited with a Notice of Concern, due to noncompliance with the Standards listed below.
Standard 1.K
The Counselor Education Program needs to report back on efforts to recruit and retain a diverse student group.
Standard 1.Q
The Counselor Education Program needs to report back on efforts to recruit and retain a diverse faculty group.
Standard 2.B
The Counselor Education Program needs to address program objectives.
Standards 2.F.1-8
Additional information is required for the following standards:
F.1.h Current Labor Market Information
F.5.i Measurable Client Outcomes
F.8.f Research Methods
F.8.g Research and Program Evaluation Designs
F.8.h Statistical Methods
F.8.i Analysis and Use of Data
Standard 4.A
The Counselor Education Program needs to address the systematic evaluation plan.
Standard 4.B
The Counselor Education Program needs to address evaluation of program objectives.
Standard 4.D
The Counselor Education Program needs to address its annual report creation and distribution.
Standard 4.E
The Counselor Education Program must address outcome data posted on the program website.
Program History
The Community Counseling program was initially accredited in March 1993 and has maintained its accreditation. It became a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in January 2016.