College of Education

Professional Associations

 

The Faculty of the Division of Counseling & Family Therapy are active in the professional associations of counseling and psychology, including holding offices, publishing in journals, and attending and presenting papers at the annual conventions and conferences of these associations.  Students are expected to become a member, participate, and attend these conventions and conferences as an integral part of their professional preparation.

American Counseling Association (ACA) -- The largest association of professional counselors in the world.  Also, the ACA Insurance Trust is the source for professional liability insurance (required before you may begin any of your practicum or field experience courses).

American Psychological Association (APA) -- The association for psychologists, including counseling psychologists, clinical psychologists, industrial/organizational psychologists, school psychologists, etc.

American School Counselor Association (ASCA) -- The association for professional school counselors.

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) -- The national accreditation body for counseling programs.

National Career Development Association (NCDA) -- The professional association for career counselors.

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) -- The certifying body for professional counselors, including Master Addictions Counselors, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors, National  Certified School Counselors, etc. This organization also administers the National Counselor Examination -- the licensing examination for Licensed Professional Counselors and the certification examination for the National Certified Counselor credential.

Society of Counseling Psychology -- The professional association for counseling psychologists, also known as Division 17 of the American Psychological Association.