CACREP ACCREDITATION
What does it mean to be accredited?
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) provides a set of standards by which a counseling program is built and maintained. CACREP is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Programs are routinely and systematically evaluated by faculty on an annual basis, in addition to a thorough and extensive review every several years by CACREP. Program faculty conduct an extensive self-study in preparation for a CACREP site visit, where representatives from CACREP conduct a comprehensive review of program offerings and determine whether the program is meeting expectations.
Valpo’s CMHC program has consistently met or exceeded these expectations since first seeking accreditation when the program was created. Prospective and current students can be assured that they are earning a degree not only from a highly reputable university, but also from a program vetted by rigorous standards.
Below you will find links to the CACREP outcome data for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Valparaiso University: