Question 1

CACREP was officially created in ______.

Accepted Answer

CACREP, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, was officially created in 1981.

Question 2

The germination of the idea for counselor education standards was in the______ , while the adoption and of training standards for school counselors and student personnel workers in higher education occurred in the________ .

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which of the following specialty areas does CACREP not accredit at the master's level?

Accepted Answer

CACREP (The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) does not accredit programs specifically in geriatric counseling at the master's level. It accredits programs in areas such as career counseling, addiction counseling, and marriage, couple, and family counseling, among others.

Question 4

As of 2015, if a student wished to apply to a doctoral program in counselor education, he or she would have over______ from which to choose.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As of 2015, if a student wished...

Question 5

A masters-level internship requires at least _______hour(s) per week of group supervision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A masters-level internship requires at least _______hour(s)...

Question 6

Of the following, which does the CACREP Professional Identity section not mandate for programs?

Accepted Answer

The CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) Professional Identity section mandates all of the listed items: a mission statement, common-core curricular experiences, and program objectives for accredited programs.

Question 7

Which is not a benefit of CACREP-­‐accredited programs?

Accepted Answer

CACREP accreditation primarily focuses on ensuring the quality and rigor of counseling programs, which can lead to better job opportunities, recognition by credentialing bodies, and potentially attracting better students and faculty. The admissions process itself is not directly made easier by a program's CACREP accreditation; instead, the process is designed to select students who meet the program's academic and professional standards.

Question 8

CACREP masters-level standards contain requirements in all the following areas except:

Accepted Answer

CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) standards for master's level programs include requirements for professional practice, professional counseling identity, and learning environment, but not for theoretical identity. The standards focus on ensuring that programs prepare students with a strong professional identity, practical skills, and an understanding of the learning environment, rather than prescribing specific theoretical orientations.

Question 9

The first two helping fields to offer accreditation, in the correct order of doing so, were:

Accepted Answer

Social work was the first field to offer accreditation, followed by psychology. This order reflects the historical development of professional standards and accreditation processes within these fields.

Question 10

The Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) developed a document that was a precursor to the CACREP standards. It was called:

Accepted Answer

The document "Standards for the Preparation of Counselors and Other Personnel Service Specialists" was developed by the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) and served as a precursor to the standards later adopted by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Question 11

Which of the following is not one of CACREP's common-core curriculum experiences?

Accepted Answer

Human sexuality is not listed as one of the eight common-core areas specified by CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs). The core areas include professional counseling orientation and ethical practice, social and cultural diversity, human growth and development, career development, counseling and helping relationships, group counseling and group work, assessment and testing, and research and program evaluation.

Question 12

Dr. Spalding-Wendt is a supervisor in a CACREP-accredited master's program, and she conducts group supervision on a weekly basis. She must have no more than _____supervisees under her tutelage at any given time as long as they are also receiving supervision at their individual field sites.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dr. Spalding-Wendt is a supervisor in a...

Question 13

Marley is looking for a job to teach full time in a counseling program. He decides to apply to Iowa's Fontaine University, a CACREP- accredited program. Marley will need to meet which minimum requirement?

Accepted Answer

CACREP (The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) requires faculty in accredited counseling programs to have a doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program, to ensure that instructors are adequately prepared to teach in their field.

Question 14

Based on CACREP-­‐accreditation standards, three of the following programs would offer a master's degrees after earning 48 credits, while one would require the student to earn 60 credits. Which is the 60 credit master's degree program?

Accepted Answer

Marriage, couple, and family counseling programs typically require 60 credits for a master's degree due to the comprehensive nature of the training, which includes understanding complex family dynamics and therapeutic techniques suitable for couples and families. This is in line with CACREP accreditation standards that specify higher credit requirements for programs that deal with more complex counseling settings.

Question 15

The recommended student-to-teacher ratio in a CACREP accredited program is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The recommended student-to-teacher ratio in a CACREP...

Question 16

Franklin is applying to a CACREP-­‐accredited doctoral program. He must show which of the following?

Accepted Answer

CACREP (The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) requires applicants to have graduated from a CACREP-accredited program or demonstrate "equivalence" in their educational background to someone who has. This ensures a standardized level of education and training among counseling professionals.

Question 17

Programs that are not accredited by CACREP are generally regarded as:

Accepted Answer

Programs not accredited by CACREP can still be strong in terms of curriculum, faculty, and outcomes. Accreditation is a mark of quality, but its absence does not automatically imply a program is weak or substandard.

Question 18

A masters-level internship requires at least hours of fieldwork.

Accepted Answer

The correct number of hours for a masters-level internship typically required is 600. This standard can vary by field and institution, but 600 hours is a common requirement for many professional and academic programs to ensure adequate practical experience.

Question 19

Based on CACREP-accreditation standards, three of the following programs would offer a master's degrees after earning 60 credits, while one would require the student to earn 48 credits. Which is the 48 credit master's degree program?

Accepted Answer

School counseling programs can require fewer credits (48 credits) for a master's degree compared to the other listed programs like clinical mental health counseling, marriage, couple, and family counseling, and addiction counseling, which typically require 60 credits according to CACREP standards.

Question 20

Which of the following specialty areas does CACREP not accredit at the master's level?

Accepted Answer

CACREP (The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) accredits master's and doctoral degree programs in counseling and its specialties in the United States. However, as of the last update, rehabilitation counseling is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE), not CACREP, although there has been a merger between CACREP and CORE, leading to some changes in accreditation practices.

Quiz 7: Accreditation in Counseling and Related Fields

CACREP was officially created in ______.

The germination of the idea for counselor education standards was in the , while the adoption and of training standards for school counselors and student personnel workers in higher education occurred in the__ .

Which of the following specialty areas does CACREP not accredit at the master's level?

As of 2015, if a student wished to apply to a doctoral program in counselor education, he or she would have over______ from which to choose.

A masters-level internship requires at least _______hour(s) per week of group supervision.

Of the following, which does the CACREP Professional Identity section not mandate for programs?

Which is not a benefit of CACREP-‐accredited programs?

CACREP masters-level standards contain requirements in all the following areas except:

The first two helping fields to offer accreditation, in the correct order of doing so, were:

The Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) developed a document that was a precursor to the CACREP standards. It was called:

Which of the following is not one of CACREP's common-core curriculum experiences?

Dr. Spalding-Wendt is a supervisor in a CACREP-accredited master's program, and she conducts group supervision on a weekly basis. She must have no more than _____supervisees under her tutelage at any given time as long as they are also receiving supervision at their individual field sites.

Marley is looking for a job to teach full time in a counseling program. He decides to apply to Iowa's Fontaine University, a CACREP- accredited program. Marley will need to meet which minimum requirement?

Based on CACREP-‐accreditation standards, three of the following programs would offer a master's degrees after earning 48 credits, while one would require the student to earn 60 credits. Which is the 60 credit master's degree program?

The recommended student-to-teacher ratio in a CACREP accredited program is:

Franklin is applying to a CACREP-‐accredited doctoral program. He must show which of the following?

Programs that are not accredited by CACREP are generally regarded as:

A masters-level internship requires at least hours of fieldwork.

Based on CACREP-accreditation standards, three of the following programs would offer a master's degrees after earning 60 credits, while one would require the student to earn 48 credits. Which is the 48 credit master's degree program?

Which of the following specialty areas does CACREP not accredit at the master's level?

Quiz 7: Accreditation in Counseling and Related Fields

CACREP was officially created in ______.

The germination of the idea for counselor education standards was in the______ , while the adoption and of training standards for school counselors and student personnel workers in higher education occurred in the________ .

Which of the following specialty areas does CACREP not accredit at the master's level?

As of 2015, if a student wished to apply to a doctoral program in counselor education, he or she would have over______ from which to choose.

A masters-level internship requires at least _______hour(s) per week of group supervision.

Of the following, which does the CACREP Professional Identity section not mandate for programs?

Which is not a benefit of CACREP-­‐accredited programs?

CACREP masters-level standards contain requirements in all the following areas except:

The first two helping fields to offer accreditation, in the correct order of doing so, were:

The Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) developed a document that was a precursor to the CACREP standards. It was called:

Which of the following is not one of CACREP's common-core curriculum experiences?

Dr. Spalding-Wendt is a supervisor in a CACREP-accredited master's program, and she conducts group supervision on a weekly basis. She must have no more than _____supervisees under her tutelage at any given time as long as they are also receiving supervision at their individual field sites.

Marley is looking for a job to teach full time in a counseling program. He decides to apply to Iowa's Fontaine University, a CACREP- accredited program. Marley will need to meet which minimum requirement?

Based on CACREP-­‐accreditation standards, three of the following programs would offer a master's degrees after earning 48 credits, while one would require the student to earn 60 credits. Which is the 60 credit master's degree program?

The recommended student-to-teacher ratio in a CACREP accredited program is:

Franklin is applying to a CACREP-­‐accredited doctoral program. He must show which of the following?

Programs that are not accredited by CACREP are generally regarded as:

A masters-level internship requires at least hours of fieldwork.

Based on CACREP-accreditation standards, three of the following programs would offer a master's degrees after earning 60 credits, while one would require the student to earn 48 credits. Which is the 48 credit master's degree program?

Which of the following specialty areas does CACREP not accredit at the master's level?

The germination of the idea for counselor education standards was in the , while the adoption and of training standards for school counselors and student personnel workers in higher education occurred in the__ .

Which is not a benefit of CACREP-‐accredited programs?

Based on CACREP-‐accreditation standards, three of the following programs would offer a master's degrees after earning 48 credits, while one would require the student to earn 60 credits. Which is the 60 credit master's degree program?

Franklin is applying to a CACREP-‐accredited doctoral program. He must show which of the following?