Exploring The Role Of Accreditation Practices In Counseling

Accreditation practices consist of a master-level degree, with a minimum of 48 hours of graduate course credits in counseling, is required to become an LPC. The accreditation includes a practicum total of, 300 clock-hours of which 100 clock-hours has to be direct. The applicant must complete three-semester-hours of the 10 core areas required by the board. The 10 core areas are normal human growth and development; abnormal human behavior; appraisal or assessment techniques; counseling theories; counseling methods or techniques (individual and group); research; lifestyle and career development; social, cultural and family issues; professional orientation; and the practicum. Tarleton students must complete a practicum total of 320 clock-hours.