|
About Counseling Programs
Graduate programs in career, community, gerontological, mental health, school, student affairs, and
marriage and family counseling are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs (CACREP). While completion of a CACREP-accredited program is not necessary to become
a counselor, it makes it easier to fulfill the requirements for State licensing. . To become certified,
rehabilitation counselors usually must graduate from an accredited educational program, complete an
internship, and pass a written examination. Persons interested in counseling should have a strong desire
to help others and should possess the ability to inspire respect, trust, and confidence. They should be
able to work independently or as part of a team.
Scope of Counseling Degree
State and local governments will employ growing numbers of counselors to assist beneficiaries of welfare
programs who exhaust their eligibility and must find jobs. Other opportunities for employment counselors
will arise in private job-training centers that provide training and other services to laid-off workers
and others seeking to acquire new skills or new careers. Employment of mental health counselors and
marriage and family therapists will grow as more people become comfortable with seeking professional
help for a variety of health, personal, and family problems. Demand for vocational or career counselors
should grow as multiple job and career changes become common for workers and as workers become increasingly
aware of the counselors’ services.
Leading Programs
- Counseling Psychology
- Mental Health Counseling
- Professional Counseling
- Certified Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor
Online Counseling Colleges
Campus Counseling Colleges
|
