CACREP-accredited counseling programs

Earn your master’s degree in a CACREP-accredited

counseling program from Capella
Achieve your goal of earning a respected master’s degree through an online
CACREP-accredited counseling program from Capella University. Capella currently
offers three master’s degree programs in counseling that are accredited by the
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP):

Mental Health Counseling1,5 Marriage and Family Therapy1,5 School Counseling4,5

Accredited since 2003 Accredited since 2005 Accredited in 2009

CACREP accreditation sets a high standard Why choose Capella?

CACREP is the independent accrediting arm for
the American Counseling Association. CACREP
accreditation provides recognition that the content
and quality of Capella’s programs have been
evaluated extensively and meet standards set by
and for the mental health counseling profession.
State licensing bodies and national certification
agencies often recognize that programs accredited
by CACREP provide a quality education that
prepares graduates for counselor credentialing,
which may include national certification, state
licensure, or state certification.2,3
CACREP accreditation provides a powerful
measure of the integrity, credibility, and quality
of Capella’s counseling curriculum. Not only
does this signify the quality of the curriculum, it
affirms our faculty’s knowledge and experience
in the counseling field. Because the accreditation
process is one that requires us to continually
review and update our programs to ensure their
quality, you know you’ll be receiving an education
that is highly relevant to the counseling field.
Our CACREP-accredited counseling programs
are designed to prepare you academically for
state licensure eligibility.2,3 Capella has a licensure
specialist available to answer questions and
provide resources regarding professional licensure.

Christopher Cassirer, ScD, MPH | President, Capella University

Dr. Cassirer, a former member of the Professional Advisory Council (PAC) for a federal grant
received by CACREP, was the only member from an online university to participate as a
representative on this council.

Graduates of these programs are not eligible for licensure in South Carolina. Learners residing in South Carolina should check with the state licensing agency for specific
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requirements for professional licensure. 2Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification, or endorsement. State regulations vary regarding professional licensure
and salary benefits. It is the learners’ responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their state. 3State regulations vary regarding course requirements for
professional licensure. For assistance with state-mandated course requirements for licensure, contact the designated school representative. 4Prior to enrollment, Washington
state learners are advised to contact the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction at 360.725.6320 or profed@k12.wa.us to determine teacher certification or
endorsement requirements, and contact their school district regarding qualifications for salary advancement. 5Review of this program is pending in FL and ND.
To learn more about Capella’s counseling programs, visit www.capella.edu/mentalhealth or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552)

Gain the benefits of earning a

CACREP-accredited degree program

• You may be able to achieve your prerequisites

for credentialing so you can prepare for entry into
professional practice.

• Applicants for certification by the National Board for

Certified Counselors (NBCC) will have two years of
post-secondary supervised experience waived, thereby
expediting the process of becoming a National Certified
Counselor (NCC).
“Capella’s mental health
 ome states will waive a portion of the post-graduate
•S
supervised experience required for licensure. counseling curriculum
• Input from the profession ensures that your education was a perfect fit for
reflects the current standards for the profession.
what I wanted to study.
• You are likely to have an increased number of
employment opportunities. The fact that it was
Source: CACREP. Visit www.cacrep.org for more information.
CACREP-accredited

made a big difference.”

Custom financial aid solutions
Capella helps more than 75 percent of our learners achieve Boris Pisman, MS
their educational goals with the assistance of customized 2006 graduate
financial aid solutions.

Scholar-practitioner faculty
All faculty in Capella’s CACREP-accredited programs have
experience as licensed mental health practitioners. In
addition, 100 percent of Capella faculty in the School of
Human Services hold doctoral degrees from accredited
universities and colleges.

Accreditation Capella University

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Learning Commission and is a member of the Minneapolis, MN 55402
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(NCA), www.ncahlc.org. www.capella.edu