Action | Changes resulting from periodic review |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 4/1/2022 |
The proposed regulations in Virginia to require 10 years of practice post degree for individuals graduating from programs not affiliated with CACREP (such as programs accredited by MPCAC) while only requiring 3 years of practice post-degree for individuals graduating from CACREP programs are overly restrictive and not based on any evidence. MPCAC requirements are comparable to CACREP requirements and add an emphasis on making sure services provided are empirically based. The mission of MPCAC is to “provide science-based education and training in the practice of counseling and psychological services at the master’s degree level, using both counseling and psychological principles and theories as they apply to specific populations and settings” (http://mpcacaccreditation.