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Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), including optional CMHC emphases for both online and in-person delivery methods, and the Master of Education in School Counseling (SC) are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
CACREP is an independent accrediting organization recognized for its rigorous standards in counselor education. By maintaining accreditation through CACREP, institutions demonstrate the quality and integrity of their programs.
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational
Programs 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 350
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-535-5990
www.cacrep.org
Grand Canyon University’s Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education Commission on Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Commission on Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.
Accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program. For more information about social work accreditation, you may contact Accreditation staff.
Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation.
Council on Social Work Education
1701 Duke St., Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
Phone: 703-683-8080
https://www.cswe.org/
The Master of Science in Addiction Counseling program has been approved for accreditation through the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC). The Master of Science in Christian Counseling of Substance Use and Addictive Disorders has been approved for conditional accreditation through NASAC.
National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC)
1001 N. Fairfax St., Suite 201
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-741-7686
https://nasacaccreditation.org/
Grand Canyon University has been institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968. Learn more about this accreditation and its purpose to GCU by visiting our University Accreditation page.