The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs

Divine Mercy University Announces New Accreditation Awarded By The Council For Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) For Master's in Counseling Program

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

STERLING, Va., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in the School of Counseling at Divine Mercy University. "This is a major milestone for the online program and reinforces DMU's position as a leader in online education. CACREP accreditation affirms the excellence of our program, faculty, students, and internship site supervisors in meeting their stringent requirements. This achievement is an official recognition of the success of our students, faculty, and program and our dedication to the program over the past 7 years. The CACREP accreditation is valid through October 31, 2031 with annual reports on the student learning outcomes. This also opens the doors in more states for the CMHC program to operate," said Divine Mercy University (DMU) President, Fr. Charles Sikorsky, LC, JD, JCL.

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  • The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by CHEA, has granted accreditation to the Counseling program in the School of Counseling at Divine Mercy University.
  • STERLING, Va., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) , a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in the School of Counseling at Divine Mercy University.
  • CACREP accreditation affirms the excellence of our program, faculty, students, and internship site supervisors in meeting their stringent requirements.
  • This also opens the doors in more states for the CMHC program to operate," said Divine Mercy University (DMU) President, Fr.

Alliant International University's California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC) Program Receives CACREP Accreditation

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Monday, August 22, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliant International University , a leading professional practice university for mental health practitioners, announced today that its California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC) program has officially received accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliant International University , a leading professional practice university for mental health practitioners, announced today that its California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC) program has officially received accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
  • This accreditation ensures that CSPP students are receiving a quality educational experience that is reviewed against rigorous CACREP standards by counselors and counselor educators.
  • "Receiving the CACREP accreditation is an important milestone for CSPP and a testament to our commitment to providing the highest level of educational excellence forourstudents," said Dr. David Paul, MACC systemwide program director.
  • CACREP curricula content areas are the required educational training for counseling licensure in most states, making CACREP-accreditation a pathway to portability.

Dunwoody College of Technology Receives Accreditation from the American Council for Construction Education for Construction Project Management Associate Degree Program

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunwoody College of Technology, a private, non-profit institution and pioneer in technical education, today announces that it has received American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) accreditation for its Construction Project Management Associate of Applied Science Degree program. The accreditation highlights the program's strong, comprehensive curriculum, along with a network of supportive industry partners.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunwoody College of Technology , a private, non-profit institution and pioneer in technical education, today announces that it has received American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) accreditation for its Construction Project Management Associate of Applied Science Degree program.
  • "We are now one of just 16 programs in the United States with accreditation for our associate degree," said Scott Stallman, Ph.D., Provost at Dunwoody.
  • The mission of ACCE is to be a leading global advocate of quality construction education; and to promote, support, and accredit quality construction education programs.
  • Accreditation benefits include:
    Students: Are able to identify programs that offer quality construction education that provides links to college degrees as well as rewarding construction careers.

100% of Husson University Clinical Mental Health Counseling Students Pass the National Counselor Examination on their First Attempt

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

BANGOR, MAINE, March 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Husson University announced today that 100% of their clinical mental health counseling students recently passed their National Counselor Examinations (NCEs) on their first attempt.

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  • BANGOR, MAINE, March 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Husson University announced today that 100% of their clinical mental health counseling students recently passed their National Counselor Examinations (NCEs) on their first attempt.
  • [2] This is the fourth consecutive year that 100% of Husson University clinical mental health counseling students have passed the NCE on the first attempt.
  • The graduate counseling program at Husson produces some of the best clinical mental health counselors in Maine, said Dr. Deborah Drew, a professor and the director of the graduate counseling programs at the University.
  • This provides practicing students and the other graduate counseling students with a chance to review, learn and critique the session.

GreenPath Financial Wellness Announces Board Transition

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

GreenPath Financial Wellness , a national nonprofit that has provided financial counseling services since 1961, announced key changes to its board and that of its affiliate, Homeownership Preservation Foundation (HPF).

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  • GreenPath Financial Wellness , a national nonprofit that has provided financial counseling services since 1961, announced key changes to its board and that of its affiliate, Homeownership Preservation Foundation (HPF).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220323005686/en/
    GreenPath Financial Wellness has announced changes to its Board and its affiliate, Homeownership Preservation Foundation (Photo Credit: GreenPath Financial Wellness)
    Pachla has served on the GreenPath board since 2013 and joined the HPF board in 2017.
  • CEO and President of AMI Strategies, Sydlowski, who has been a GreenPath board member since 2001, was appointed board chair in 2011 and led the HPF board after its affiliation with GreenPath in 2017.
  • As one of the largest financial counseling agencies in the nation, GreenPath Financial Wellness has assisted millions of people with debt and credit management, student loans, homeownership and foreclosure prevention.

Rosemont College Receives Accreditation for Counseling Programs

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

ROSEMONT, Pa., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), recently granted accreditation to two programs in Rosemont College's School of Graduate and Professional Studies: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling.

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  • ROSEMONT, Pa., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), recently granted accreditation to two programs in Rosemont College's School of Graduate and Professional Studies: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling.
  • This accreditation comes in tandem with the schools recognition as an official participating college of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).
  • Facilitated by faculty members who are current practitioners in the field of counseling, both the school counseling and clinical mental health counseling programs are in alignment with national standards in counseling.
  • The CACREP Board of Directors met in July 2021 and awarded accreditation to Rosemonts selected counseling programs through October 2029.

Dean of Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies Promoted to President & CEO

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Kevin Doyle, EdD, has been promoted to president and CEO of the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies , a school focused on training and educating in-demand counselors to lead the treatment and recovery field as the U.S. continues to grapple with an overdose and addiction crisis as well as a global COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Kevin Doyle, EdD, has been promoted to president and CEO of the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies , a school focused on training and educating in-demand counselors to lead the treatment and recovery field as the U.S. continues to grapple with an overdose and addiction crisis as well as a global COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Dr. Doyle has been the graduate schools interim president and CEO since September.
  • After more than two decades as an accredited graduate school, we are delighted to select Dr. Doyle to serve as our first president and CEO, a role that reflects our continued evolution and the health, maturity and strength of our institution today, said Mary Pattiz, who chairs the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies Board of Governors.
  • Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission, the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies upholds the highest standards of academic excellence and professional competence.

One in Two Can't Get Mental Health Help

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

Meanwhile, in rural towns and underserved ethnic communities, people who need medication to manage mentalhealth challenges often have few places to turn.

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  • Meanwhile, in rural towns and underserved ethnic communities, people who need medication to manage mentalhealth challenges often have few places to turn.
  • At The Chicago School, we are proud to be an innovative training ground for addressing mental health access and treatment.
  • Legislating prescriptive authority for psychologists is an essential step to providing thousands of patients with access to high caliber, comprehensive mental health care.
  • The Chicago School is a proud affiliate of TCS , a nonprofitsystem of colleges advancing student success and community impact.Visit www.thechicagoschool.edu .

GreenPath Receives a $1 Million Grant from USAA to Help Military Families and Communities of Color Improve Financial Health

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

GreenPath Financial Wellness , a national nonprofit that provides financial counseling and education, was awarded a $1 million grant from the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) to help communities of color and low-income military families experiencing financial hardships reduce debt and improve credit scores and financial confidence through proven financial counseling and debt management programs.

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  • GreenPath Financial Wellness , a national nonprofit that provides financial counseling and education, was awarded a $1 million grant from the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) to help communities of color and low-income military families experiencing financial hardships reduce debt and improve credit scores and financial confidence through proven financial counseling and debt management programs.
  • This grant is a continuation of the Financial Health Equity Initiative, in which GreenPath utilized a USAA grant to address educational and economic disparities among similar constituents in Bexar County, Texas.
  • The grant also helps GreenPath provide multi-touch financial coaching to help families with goal setting, making financial decisions, and building good financial habits.
  • With empathetic, trusted guidance from GreenPath, clients reduce their debt, improve their financial health, reduce stress and advance toward the financial future they want for themselves.

GreenPath Financial Wellness Employee Recognized as 2021 Outstanding Advocate by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling®

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Friday, November 19, 2021

Among those recognized as 2021 Outstanding Advocate is Omari Hall, Learning Experience Designer for GreenPath Financial Wellness , whose passion for helping others has made a positive impact on underrepresented communities in Detroit.

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  • Among those recognized as 2021 Outstanding Advocate is Omari Hall, Learning Experience Designer for GreenPath Financial Wellness , whose passion for helping others has made a positive impact on underrepresented communities in Detroit.
  • As one of the largest financial counseling agencies in the nation, GreenPath Financial Wellness has assisted millions of people with debt and credit management, student loans, homeownership and foreclosure prevention.
  • GreenPath is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, Michigan Diversity Council, Texas Diversity Council, and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation.
  • Founded in 1951, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is the nations first and largest nonprofit dedicated to improving peoples financial well-being.