I LOVE number four and five. Number four - the price is out of control. Number five - I was shocked by the fact that some people can teach in counseling without counseling degrees. What?!
I love my online program but placement is definitely a tricky aspect. Some schools market that they have a placement team, which they do, but experiences are very mixed and it is definitely a hurdle for many students. I am one that felt very passionately about networking myself to find a place that I would love (and I did) so I was never interested in the placement team being the main finder of my site, but for those looking for that, in person might be more helpful. Location of the online school can matter too, especially if it's a big name school. The state where the school is located usually has a lot of placement options that they have already had students at in the past so proximity can help too even if it's still online.
I did a lot of research and applied to many schools before deciding on a program. My MED in Counseling CMHC specialization at Lindsey Wilson College here in KY is 34,575, which is very affordable. I even thought 45k was too much for a CMHC Masters Program. I'll be doing a payment plan. I have a lot of money saved, plus I get tuition reimbursement for my job at Goodwill, which is 5k a year. My program is 100% online and divided into modules and sections, so I can work full-time! My program is CACREP, which has been accredited since 1996. So, fellow students, be sure to examine how long the program has had its CACREP accreditation? Loving your videos, by the way!
I have a question for you, Allyssa! The school I am going to is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSOC), but not CACREP. I have seen most sources say you must go to a CACREP accredited school, but when I did research I saw that you just need to be regionally accredited, the main difference being name recognition and a possibility of an easier licensure process if you move states. Hearing I need to be going to a CACREP accredited school so frequently makes me anxious! I feel like I'm missing something. What are your thoughts?
I think this is different for people in California they don’t require or recognize CACREP plus that’s usually for LPCCs California is more MFT so you can maybe look for the accreditation for that which is COAMFTE but even that one is not recognized or required by California. NCE is also not required in California. Just thought I’d d share for those in California.
Thank you for pointing it out. I’m supposed to start a program (LPCC) at APU in Ca in the spring and I realized they are not CACREP accredited, but the school is approved and listed under CA Board of Behavioral Sciences. This is a relief, however, will it impact my employment or treating patients via telehealth with certain insurances?
@@vee9882 I would say what affects employment is maybe the degree of prestige of the university: it’s networking opportunities, but more importantly the amount of hours you’d have accrued at the end of your program for example those who accrue around 800-1500 are preferred more versus one who has only accrued the minimum of 600 hours. And no it doesnt affect telehealth or insurance if you do a non CACREP program.
I LOVE number four and five. Number four - the price is out of control. Number five - I was shocked by the fact that some people can teach in counseling without counseling degrees. What?!
I love my online program but placement is definitely a tricky aspect. Some schools market that they have a placement team, which they do, but experiences are very mixed and it is definitely a hurdle for many students. I am one that felt very passionately about networking myself to find a place that I would love (and I did) so I was never interested in the placement team being the main finder of my site, but for those looking for that, in person might be more helpful. Location of the online school can matter too, especially if it's a big name school. The state where the school is located usually has a lot of placement options that they have already had students at in the past so proximity can help too even if it's still online.
Ah thanks for sharing that experience, I am glad to hear your found a placement you love! Did you do practicum there as well as your internship?
@ finishing practicum now and staying there for internship which starts in January!
Hi, I am looking for an online program CACREP accredited in Texas, do you have any recommendations?
Thank you! I appreciate the content you present here. Very informative! ❤
So glad that it helped!
I did a lot of research and applied to many schools before deciding on a program. My MED in Counseling CMHC specialization at Lindsey Wilson College here in KY is 34,575, which is very affordable. I even thought 45k was too much for a CMHC Masters Program. I'll be doing a payment plan. I have a lot of money saved, plus I get tuition reimbursement for my job at Goodwill, which is 5k a year. My program is 100% online and divided into modules and sections, so I can work full-time! My program is CACREP, which has been accredited since 1996. So, fellow students, be sure to examine how long the program has had its CACREP accreditation? Loving your videos, by the way!
Love that, it sounds like you found the program that met all your needs!
I have a question for you, Allyssa! The school I am going to is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSOC), but not CACREP. I have seen most sources say you must go to a CACREP accredited school, but when I did research I saw that you just need to be regionally accredited, the main difference being name recognition and a possibility of an easier licensure process if you move states. Hearing I need to be going to a CACREP accredited school so frequently makes me anxious! I feel like I'm missing something. What are your thoughts?
Are you wanting to become an LPC? Going to a CMHC program?
@ yes, I’m in a CMHC program on track to become an LPC
I think this is different for people in California they don’t require or recognize CACREP plus that’s usually for LPCCs California is more MFT so you can maybe look for the accreditation for that which is COAMFTE but even that one is not recognized or required by California. NCE is also not required in California. Just thought I’d d share for those in California.
Yes this is a great point, it seems like MFT's have their own process.
Thank you for pointing it out. I’m supposed to start a program (LPCC) at APU in Ca in the spring and I realized they are not CACREP accredited, but the school is approved and listed under CA Board of Behavioral Sciences.
This is a relief, however, will it impact my employment or treating patients via telehealth with certain insurances?
@@vee9882 I would say what affects employment is maybe the degree of prestige of the university: it’s networking opportunities, but more importantly the amount of hours you’d have accrued at the end of your program for example those who accrue around 800-1500 are preferred more versus one who has only accrued the minimum of 600 hours. And no it doesnt affect telehealth or insurance if you do a non CACREP program.
Very helpful, thanks! Plus program is way more reasonable $$