Which organization accredits Counseling programs in Behavioral Disorders?

• A. Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
• B. American Art Therapy Association (AATA)
• C. National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
• D. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAEP)

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that counseling education is governed by a specialized accreditor that sets rigorous standards for master’s and doctoral programs in counseling. The organization that accredits Counseling programs in Behavioral Disorders is CACREP, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. CACREP establishes requirements for curriculum, faculty qualifications, supervision, practicum and internship experiences, student outcomes, and ethics, ensuring programs preparing counselors—including those working with behavioral or mental health disorders—meet consistent, high-quality benchmarks. This accreditation is widely recognized by CHEA as the authority for counseling-specific education. The other organizations shown focus on different fields—art therapy, massage and bodywork, or broader allied health programs—not counseling education, so they aren’t the correct accrediting body for counseling programs in behavioral disorders.