In a significant advancement for the program, ʵ (NPU) has received accreditation for its from its governing body.
TheCouncil for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs(CACREP) informed NPU’s School of Professional Studies (SPS)last monthof its decisionfollowinga two-year review process.
SPS DeanDr.LoriScrementicalled the decision anoteworthymilestone for the school.
“This recognition affirms the excellence of our faculty, the strength of our curriculum, and our commitment to preparing highly qualified counselors who are equipped to meet the growing mental health needs of our communities,”Scrementisaid.“CACREP accreditation positions our program—and our graduates—for a strong and impactful future.”
The CACREP boardbaseditsdecision on its review of self-study documents, the sitereview team’s report, andNPU’s response to the site review team’s report, according to a representative from CACREP.
“On behalf of the CACREPboard andstaff,I extend congratulationsto all of those involved in making this a successful accreditation review process,” said CACREP CEOand President M. Sylvia Fernandez of the accreditation, which lasts through 2034. “Such support is considered vital to assuring continued quality in higher education programs.”
NPU’s MACMHC program is a fully online, 700-hour, field-experience-heavy program designed to prepare students for licensure in Illinois and other states. It emphasizes ethical, culturally competent care with a Christian perspective, preparing graduates for diverse roles in community counseling, addiction treatment, and private practice.
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