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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CPCE exam?
The Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) is a standardized test for graduate students in counseling programs. It checks your grasp of key knowledge and skills across eight core areas of professional counseling. Most schools use it as a requirement to finish your degree, and it's administered through the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE).
What topics does the CPCE cover?
The exam focuses on eight main CACREP-aligned areas:
- Human Growth and Development
- Social and Cultural Diversity
- Helping Relationships
- Group Work
- Career Development
- Assessment and Testing
- Research and Program Evaluation
- Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice
Each section has 20 questions, for a total of 160 multiple-choice items (though only 136 count toward your score).
Who needs to take the CPCE?
Students in a master’s‐level counseling program (particularly in CACREP‐accredited or similar programs) are often required to take the CPCE as part of their graduation/graduation‐eligibility process. Individual program policies vary, so you’ll need to check your counseling department’s requirements.
How do I register for the CPCE?
You cannot register directly through the testing company. You must first contact your school's CPCE program coordinator and complete your institution's application process. After your program approves you, you will receive a candidate ID to schedule your exam with Pearson VUE.
Are there any study materials or official study guides?
The Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) does not publish an official study guide, but it does provide a list of textbook resources commonly used in CACREP-accredited programs. Many students use study material, online prep courses, and practice tests from Prephow to prepare.
Why is the CPCE important for my career?
Passing the CPCE is often a mandatory requirement to graduate from your counseling program and to proceed to your clinical practicum. It also tests the same core knowledge as the National Counselor Examination (NCE), making it a key benchmark for your readiness for subsequent licensure and certification.
How does the CPCE differ from the National Counselor Examination (NCE)?
Both exams cover the same eight CACREP content areas, but they serve different purposes. The CPCE is an exit exam for the master's program. The NCE is the national exam used for professional certification (NBCC) and is a requirement for most states' professional counselor licensure. Strong performance on the CPCE is a good indicator of readiness for the NCE.
What is the passing score for the CPCE?
There is no single, national passing score set by the CCE. Instead, each university or counseling program sets its own minimum required cut score. However, many programs use a score that is one standard deviation (or 1.25 standard deviation units) below the national average for that administration, which often translates to a raw score of approximately 90 or higher.
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