Dr. O'Neill, formerly a professor
of counselor education programs for Hunter College of the City University of New York, has more than 30 years of experience in vocational rehabilitation.
However, CACREP, the accrediting body for
counselor education programs requires that these programmes include one course in career counseling as a part of the coursework for a masters in counseling.
Through a self - assessment,
counselor education programs submit information pertaining to learning environment, the professional counseling, professional practice, evaluation of the program, coursework offerings, counseling career - specific content, and doctoral standards for counselor education and supervision programs.
Although the Connecticut Department of Public Health does not explicitly state a requirement of an internship experience, CACREP
accredited counselor education programs in and out of Connecticut do require a practicum / internship experience for degree conferment.
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Programs (CACREP) recognizes the quality and standards
of counselor education programs that are set by the profession.
Dr. Gill is an associate professor and chair of
the counselor education program at Argosy University, Washington, DC.
The counselor education program has been nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs since 1996.
The definition of counseling, its process and the skills needed to address you client's challenges and concerns are the basis for
any counselor education program.