The Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) was established in 1981 by the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) and the American Personnel and Guidance Association.
CACREP provides leadership and promotes excellence in professional preparation through the accreditation of counseling and related educational programs. As an accrediting body, CACREP is committed to developing standards and procedures that reflect the needs of a dynamic, diverse, and complex society.
CACREP Assessment Data
Clinical Mental Health
| Year | Number of Students Currently Enrolled | Number of Students who Graduated | Completion Rate | Licensure Pass Rate | Estimated Job Placement Rates for Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 68 | 18 | 73% | 94.4% | 100% |
| 2022-2023 | 83 | 37 | 87% | 100% | 93% |
| 2021-2022 | 71 | 23 | ~55% | 100% | ~96% |
| 2020-2021 | 81 | 23 | ~72% | 96% | ~90% |
| 2019-2020 | 87 | 17 | ~70% | 100% | ~88% |
| 2018-2019 | 76 | 19 | ~70% | ~95% | ~95% |
| 2017-2018 | 64 | 9 | 100% | 100% | 80% |
School Counseling
| Year | Number of Students Currently Enrolled | Number of Students who Graduated | Completion Rate | Licensure Pass Rate | Estimated Job Placement Rates for Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 8 | 4 | 50% | 100% | 66% |
| 2022-2023 | 11 | 1 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2021-2022 | 10 | 6 | ~80% | 100% | 100% |
| 2020-2021 | 18 | 5 | ~73% | 100% | 100% |
| 2019-2020 | 18 | 9 | 100% | 100% | 89% |
| 2018-2019 | 22 | 7 | ~70% | 100% | 100% |
| 2017-2018 | 26 | 4 | 100% | 100% | 80% |
Marriage, Couples & Family Counseling
| Year | Number of Students Currently Enrolled | Number of Students who Graduated | Completion Rate | Licensure Pass Rate | Estimated Job Placement Rates for Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 29 | 9 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2022-2023 | 32 | 6 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2021-2022 | 29 | 4 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2020-2021 | 26 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2019-2020 | 13 | 3 | 100% | (not yet known) | 100% |
- Number of Applications Received During 2023 - 2024 Year: 101
- Number of Applications Received During 2022 - 2023 Year: 51
- Number of Applications Received During 2021 - 2022 Year: 73
- Number of Applications Received During 2020 - 2021 Year: 158
- Number of Applications Received During 2019 - 2020 Year: 86
- Number of Applications Received During 2018 - 2019 Year: 78
Counselor Education Demographics (Current)
| Demographics for Master’s Students: Variable | Number | Demographics for Faculty: Variable | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALE: African-American/Black | 3 | MALE: African-American/Black | 1 |
| FEMALE: African-American/Black | 17 | FEMALE: African-American/Black | 0 |
| MALE: American Indian/Native Alaskan | 0 | MALE: American Indian/Native Alaskan | 0 |
| FEMALE: American Indian/Native Alaskan | 0 | FEMALE: American Indian/Native Alaskan | 0 |
| MALE: Asian American | 0 | MALE: Asian American | 1 |
| FEMALE: Asian American | 2 | FEMALE: Asian American | 0 |
| MALE: Caucasian/White | 13 | MALE: Caucasian/White | 0 |
| FEMALE: Caucasian/White | 55 | FEMALE: Caucasian/White | 3 |
| MALE: Hispanic/Latino/Spanish American | 0 | MALE: Hispanic/Latino/Spanish American | 0 |
| FEMALE: Hispanic/Latino/Spanish American | 5 | FEMALE: Hispanic/Latino/Spanish American | 0 |
| MALE: Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0 | MALE: Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0 |
| FEMALE: Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0 | FEMALE: Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0 |
| MALE: Multiracial | 1 | MALE: Multiracial | 0 |
| FEMALE: Multiracial | 1 | FEMALE: Multiracial | 0 |
| MALE: Other/Undisclosed | 2 | MALE: Other/Undisclosed | 0 |
| FEMALE: Other/Undisclosed | 3 | FEMALE: Other/Undisclosed | 0 |
Counselor Education Program Evaluation Data
National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE).
| Date of NCE | Number Tested | Number Passed | Passage Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| Fall 2023 | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Spring 2023 | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Fall 2022 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Spring 2022 | 19 | 19 | 100% |
| Fall 2021 | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Spring 2021 | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Fall 2020 | 10 | 9 | 90% |
| Spring 2020 | 18 | 16 | 88% |
| Fall 2019 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Spring 2019 | 14 | 13 | 93% |
| Fall 2018 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Spring 2018 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
Praxis II Counseling Tests
| Year | Number Tested | Number Passed | Passage Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 2020 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| 2019 | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| 2018 | 10 | 10 | 100% |
Employer, Alumni, and Site Supervisor Surveys
Site Supervisor, Alumni, and Employer Surveys (2023)- Site Supervisor Survey (2017)
- School Counseling Employer Survey (2014)
- UAB Counselor Education Exit Survey (Summer 2014)
- UAB Counselor Education Exit Survey (Spring 2015)
- Clinical Mental Health Alumni Survey (Summer 2014)
- School Counseling Alumni Survey (2014)