As of January 2009, Walden University’s M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

CACREP—an independent agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation—accredits counselor preparation master’s degree programs. Earning this accreditation attests to a program’s quality.

Walden’s M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program, introduced in 2005, was designed in alignment with CACREP standards. The intensive accreditation process included comprehensive self-assessment and peer assessment to validate that the program meets these standards.

The program’s CACREP accreditation increases the value of Walden’s M.S. in Mental Health Counseling degree in a variety of ways. Among other benefits, CACREP accreditation

• Ensures that the program meets national standards of quality and relevance to the profession, giving graduates of our program more opportunities nationwide
• Streamlines the licensing application process in many states
• Provides students with an advantage when applying to doctoral programs

Walden’s M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program helps prepare students to address and treat clients’ mental health needs knowledgeably, ethically and with respect for diversity. Students can gain the confidence, qualifications and critical-thinking skills needed to seek licensure and apply best practices as change agents in the counseling profession.

More Information
Prospective students interested in the M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program should contact an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336 for more information. Walden is currently accepting applications. Current students seeking additional information should contact their Academic Advising Team.

Refer Someone
Members of the Walden community can refer colleagues, friends or family members to the university’s Priority Connection team at www.WaldenConnection.com or 1-877-209-1357.

For more information about CACREP and the benefits of CACREP accreditation, please visit www.cacrep.org.

Note on Licensure
Walden University’s M.S. in Mental Health Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a requirement for licensure in many states. The M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for licensing exams and to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state counseling boards. Because no graduate program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. For more information about licensure, students should visit the National Board for Certified Counselors at www.nbcc.org/stateboardmap and contact the appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

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