Accreditation, Licensure and Certification

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Programs

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has fully accredited the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.Ed.), Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (M.Ed.), School Counseling (M.Ed.), and Counselor Education and Supervision (Ph.D.) programs at Ohio University. 

All Patton College of Education programs, including Counselor Education, are also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). As a result, graduates are able to fulfill the requirements for state licensure and national certifications in a shorter time following graduation. To learn more about the Patton College of Education's other accrediting bodies, visit the Office of Assessment & Academic Improvement.

Counseling Programs and Student Outcomes

In 2024-2025, graduates of our accredited programs obtained positions as clinical mental health counselors, counselor educators, school counselors, and administrative professional positions. Our graduates achieved nearly 100% job placement and admission to advanced degree programs, and are working in the field to support others and the counseling profession

Clinical Mental Health Counselors achieved 98% job placement upon graduation. Fifteen counseling students graduated during the 2024/2025 academic year. Of the 24 students and graduates who took the license exam between August 2024 and July 2025, 76% achieved a passing score on the National Counselor Exam (NCE).

DELETE THIS SENTENCE: The completion rate (98%) was impacted by students withdrawing due to changing professions or changing to clinical rehabilitation or school counseling specialties.

School Counselors achieved 100% job placement with five students graduating during the 2024/2025 academic year(100% completion rate). Of the 10 students and graduates who completed the ODE’s Ohio Assessment for Educators exam, 80% passed on their first try.

In Spring 2024, we launched an accredited, fully Online School Counseling program. We look forward to celebrating the first cohort graduation in Spring 2026.

Eight Counselor Education and Supervision PhD students graduated in the  2024-2025 academic year. All obtained jobs upon graduation. The overall completion rate of our doctoral program is approximately 85% within 3-4 years.

Our graduates are successful in achieving a position within their chosen specialization or pursuing advanced degrees. 

Licensure

Graduates specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Mental Health/Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling are eligible to become Ohio Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) upon successful completion of the required state examination, the National Counselor Examination (NCE). For further information, refer to the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board.

Graduates specializing in School Counseling are eligible to earn the Ohio Pupil Services license in school counseling upon successful completion of the required state examination, the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE). For further information, refer to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW). Students who have completed both Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling specialty areas are also eligible for Ohio LPC licensure upon successful completion of the NCE. For further information, refer to the Ohio CSWMFT Board.

Certification

Graduates of all specialty areas in counselor education are eligible to become Nationally Certified Counselors (NCC) after successful completion of the NCE. Students are encouraged to review the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) website for information regarding counselor certification. Graduates can also apply for a specialty certification through NBCC as a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor and/or a Certified School Counselor, as appropriate.

Graduates specializing in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling or Clinical Mental Health/Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling are eligible to become Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC) upon successful completion of the required CRC Exam. For further information, refer to the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC)."

Tamarine Foreman
CACREP Liaison
Patton Hall 432G
740.593.4395