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Overview
Marshall University is accredited as an institution of higher learning by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The College of Education and Professional Development and the School Counseling Emphasis area are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the West Virginia State Department of Education.
Both the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling emphasis areas have been accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Graduates in Past Academic Year
64 Graduates from the 2016-2017 Academic Year.
Pass Rates on Credentialing Exams
Praxis Data NOTE: New Praxis Score as of Fall 2012: WV’s Passing Score: 156
| Assessment Point | 2011 – 2012 | 2012 – 2013 | 2013 – 2014 | 2014 – 2015 | 2015 – 2016 |
| Number of test takers | 23 | 19 | 19 | 23 | |
| Highest Score | 750 | 181 | 194 | 194 | |
| Lowest Score | 520 | 155 | 123 | 122 | |
| Median Score | 660 | 175 | 169 | 169 | |
| Praxis scores % pass rate | 92.3 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
NCE Data
| Assessment Point | 2011 – 2012 | 2012 – 2013 | 2013 – 2014 | 2014 – 2015 | 2015 – 2016 |
| Total MU Examinees | 11 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 22 |
| Total Passing | 10 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 20 |
| Total Failed attempts | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Total Failed exam | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| NCE % passed | 91 | 94 | 87 | 71 | 91 |
Completion Rates
Approximately 70% of our admitted students complete their degree within the 7-year time frame.
Employment Placement Rates
96% of our graduates are employed in relevant professional positions (School, Government, or Agency counseling)
Employment Outlook
Clinical Mental Health Counselors
The employment outlook for Professional Counselors is good. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts sustained growth in the field will be much faster than average through 2022.
See: Occupational Outlook for Clinical Mental Health Counselors
See: O*Net Summary Report for Mental Health Counselors
See: Occupational Employment Statistics for Mental Health Counselors
School Counselors
The employment outlook for School Counselors is steady and positive, keeping pace with job growth in most other professions through 2022.
See: Occupational Outlook for School Counselors
See: O*NET Summary Report for School Counselors
See: Occupational Employment Statistics for School Counselors
