Johnson & Wales University Counseling Programs Receive Accreditation
Story by JWU Media Relations , on Apr 7, 2025 9:00 AM
PRESS RELEASE
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — April 7, 2025 – As part of its continued dedication to providing academically rigorous, high-quality education to students, Johnson & Wales University is proud to announce that two graduate-level counseling programs have been awarded accreditation.
The Master of Science degree programs – Addiction Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling – were awarded accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). CACREP is the leading accrediting body for the counseling profession. Earning CACREP accreditation involves a rigorous assessment of compliance with standards related to the learning environment, the counseling core curriculum, professional practice, program evaluation and various specialty areas.
“Achieving accreditation for our program is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and excellence that our faculty, staff, and students demonstrate every day,” said JWU College of Arts & Sciences Dean Michael Fein. “We are proud to offer a program that meets the highest standards and thank the council for its recognition of our program and faculty.”
This designation represents a significant milestone for the program and the product of a multiyear process. “We are thrilled to receive this acknowledgement that signals our programs’ alignment with the profession’s best practices and ethical standards,” said Director of Counselor Education Programs, Cheryl Almeida. “Receiving a graduate diploma from a CACREP-accredited program adds significant weight and marketability to a student’s MS degree. A degree from a CACREP-accredited program is widely recognized by licensing boards, community agencies, practitioners, and national professional associations, as a hallmark of excellence, making it a valuable credential for aspiring counselors.”
Learn more about addiction counseling here and clinical mental health counseling here.
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Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with more than 8,000 graduate, undergraduate and online students at its campuses in Providence, Rhode Island and Charlotte, North Carolina. An innovative educational leader, the university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, business, engineering, food innovation, hospitality, nutrition, health and wellness. It also offers undergraduate programs in culinary arts, dietetics and design. JWU’s unique model provide students with the personalized attention, academic expertise and industry connections that inspire professional success and personal growth. The time students spend at JWU is nothing short of transformative, as demonstrated by career outcomes, expected earnings and economic mobility rankings. The university’s impact is global, with alumni in 125 countries pursuing careers worldwide.
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