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Counseling - CPCE

Counseling - CPCE

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The purpose of the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) is to assess counseling students' knowledge of counseling information viewed as important by counselor preparation programs. Passing this test is a requirement for graduation for all Professional and School & Professional Counseling candidates. The CPCE will cover the eight common-core areas as defined by the CACREP Standards for Preparation:

  1. Human Growth & Development
  2. Social & Cultural Foundations
  3. Group Dynamics
  4. Lifestyle & Career Development
  5. Appraisal of the Individual
  6. Research Methods & Program Evaluation
  7. Professional Orientation & Ethics
  8. Helping Relationships

Registering and Taking the CPCE Exit Exam

Curriculum & Instruction - Teacher Ed