The benefit to the student, in addition to identifying high-quality graduate programs, is the outcome. Students leave the program prepared to enter the world of professional counseling. Choosing a CACREP-accredited program also helps streamline the licensing process for students after completing the program. What's more, according to CACREP, graduates of accredited counseling programs perform better on the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE).
Learn more at CACREP's website.