Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE)
The CPCE is administered during the course CED7891: Professional Seminar in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. It is based on eight core curriculum areas approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The Office of the Dean of the School of Counseling notifies students about this exam. This exam is taken off campus at an approved site by the CPCE administrators.
The CPCE provides valuable information regarding the student’s strengths and weaknesses relative to the National Counselor Examination (NCE), which is required for licensure as a professional counselor in most states. Richmont uses the CPCE results to improve the quality of the educational experience at the University. Students are encouraged to utilize their results to prepare further for the NCE and their counseling ministry. Currently, Richmont requires all School of Counseling students to pass this examination. Should a student not pass the CPCE within three attempts, they are required to complete Professional Seminar eight core curriculum modules again before attempting a fourth time.
Students will also be responsible for a $200 fee for retaking the CPCE a fourth time.