In which year was the International Registry of Counselor Education Programs (IRCEP) created by CACREP?

In which year was the International Registry of Counselor Education Programs (IRCEP) created by CACREP?

• A. 2009
• B. 2014
• C. 2016
• D. 2012

Answer: (A)

The question tests your recall of when CACREP first established the International Registry of Counselor Education Programs. The registry was created in 2009 to provide a centralized listing of counselor education programs that meet CACREP standards, signaling CACREP’s move to document and recognize programs beyond its own immediate members and supporting international collaboration. This 2009 creation laid the foundation for how programs could be identified and trusted for meeting established quality criteria, which is why 2009 is the best answer. The later years listed (2012, 2014, 2016) relate to subsequent developments and updates rather than the initial establishment of the registry.

The question tests your recall of when CACREP first established the International Registry of Counselor Education Programs. The registry was created in 2009 to provide a centralized listing of counselor education programs that meet CACREP standards, signaling CACREP’s move to document and recognize programs beyond its own immediate members and supporting international collaboration. This 2009 creation laid the foundation for how programs could be identified and trusted for meeting established quality criteria, which is why 2009 is the best answer. The later years listed (2012, 2014, 2016) relate to subsequent developments and updates rather than the initial establishment of the registry.