Comprehensive Exams

The Comprehensive Examination assesses students’ knowledge and ability to apply theoretical constructs learned throughout the Program. The Professional Counseling Program uses the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE). The CPCE is a standardized examination that assesses knowledge of core content areas that are designated by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). These core areas and corresponding Program courses are listed below.

 

CACREP Core Area	Corresponding Program Course
Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice	PSY 590, PSY 602
Social and Cultural Identify	PSY 601
Human Growth and Development	PSY 606
Career Development	PSY 611, PSY 635
Helping Relationships	PSY 600, 603, 607, & 609
Group Work	PSY 610, PSY 635
Assessment	PSY 604 & 608
Research and Program Evaluation	PSY 605

 

The comprehensive examination is offered twice each academic year in October and March. To be eligible for the exam, students must have completed all core classes or be in their final semester of core course work, with the exception of the internship experience. During the regular course registration period prior to semester in which  students intend on taking the exams, students will register for comprehensive exams by enrolling in PSY 697 Comprehensive Examination on WebAdvisor. Failure to adhere to University course registration dates listed below will likely delay graduation.