弗吉尼亚州诺福克. — The Darden College of Education & 专业的研究 at ODU is pleased to 分享 that the Online Clinical Mental 健康 咨询 program and School 咨询 program have become formally recognized by the Council for 认证 of 咨询 and Related Educational 项目 (CACREP) Board of Directors this January. The face to face program has been accredited since the mid-1990’s. The faculty recently rolled out the new, fully digital curriculum pathway, and the additional CACREP accreditation is a significant leap forward that enhances the program’s impact in the region and beyond.
The CACREP Board reviewed and approved a Substantive Change Report submitted by the counseling program faculty to add digital curriculum pathways for the Clinical Mental 健康 咨询 and School 咨询 specialty areas — a change that reflects ODU's commitment to innovative education and accessibility.
塔米骰子, Dean of the Darden College, 共享, “Achieving accreditation for our fully digital curriculum pathway in Clinical Mental 健康 咨询 and School 咨询 specialty areas marks a significant milestone for our program. It reflects our unwavering dedication to providing innovative and high-quality education that meets the evolving needs of our students and the counseling profession. This accreditation approval by CACREP validates our commitment to excellence and affirms our position as a leader in counselor education. I commend the faculty and staff for their hard work and diligence in ensuring the success of this endeavor.”
Clinical Mental 健康 and School 咨询 students are exposed to a wide variety of theories and skills, research and assessment techniques, professional identity and ethical concerns, as well as the importance of 宣传 and multicultural-social justice principles for working with clients. Our students can expect to be challenged, 支持, and encouraged to excel throughout their learning experience toward earning their master's degree,.Careers for graduates of the Clinical Mental 健康 咨询 program are diverse and in demand, with opportunities in fields such as couples and family therapy, 药物滥用, behavioral disorder counseling, general mental health counseling. PK-12 school counselors are also in demand, and focus on counseling, 组工作, 心理教育, 宣传, 和更多的.
The impact of the counseling programs is substantial, addressing critical shortages in mental health services in both the community and schools. The digital curriculum pathway promises to extend the program's reach, enabling more students, including those in remote areas, to access this comprehensive education and training. 结果是, the program stands to significantly increase the number of qualified mental health professionals in the region, enhancing community access to essential services.
For more information on Old Dominion University's Master's in Clinical Mental 健康 咨询 program or School 咨询 program and to explore the new digital curriculum pathway, 参观 程序的页面, or contact the Department of 咨询 & Human 服务s at 757.683.3326.