Counseling: Exams
Counseling Exams
On this page you will find information on the different exams for counseling students.
For a complete web guide to available Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE)and the Florida Educational Leadership Exam (FELE),
including the School Counselors and School Psychologists PK-12, please see http://www.fl.nesinc.com/fl_tigs.asp
For Broward County's Professional Development Standards and Support Resource Page, see
Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE)
All Mental Health Counseling concentration students are required to complete the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE). The CPCE is made up of 8 sections totaling 160 questions. The sections are as follows: Human Growth and Development, Social and Cultural Foundations, Helping Relationships, Group Work, Career and Lifestyle Development, Appraisal, Research and Program Evaluation, and Professional Orientation and Ethics.
For more information please refer to the College of Psychology Master's Programs in Counseling: Policies and Procedures Handbook.
National Counselor Exam
Counseling students must pass the National Counselor Exam (NCE) to attain national certification in counseling. The exam consists of 200 questions in 8 subject areas. The subject areas are as follows: Human Growth and Development, Social and Cultural Diversity, Helping Relationships, Group Work, Career Development, Assessment, Research and Program Evaluation and Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice.
For additional information you may want to read the National Board for Certified Counselors Candidate Handbook for National Certification with National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE).
National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination
The National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) is a specialty certification for clinical mental health counseling students. The exam is used to certify clinical competency. The NCMHCE, "...consists of 10 clinical mental health counseling cases. Each case is divided into five to 10 sections classified as either Information Gathering (IG) or Decision Making (DM)." (NBCC.org) The exam consists of three parts; Assessment and Diagnosis, Counseling and Psychotherapy, and Administration, Consultation and Supervision.
For additional information you may want to refer to the National Board for Certified Counselors Candidate Handbook for National Certification with the NCMHCE.
Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE)
For more information on the Professional Education Test or the Subject Area Exam in Guidance and Counseling PK - 12, please read the general information flyer at https://www.teacherready.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/FTCE-Study-Guide-Opportunities.pdf and visit the Florida Teacher Certification Examination website at http://www.fl.nesinc.com/tests.asp
For study aids for this and other FTCE tests please visit Learning Liaisons. According to their site, "The Learning Liaisons is your revolutionary online training platform for teachers, leaders, parents and students. This website offers training for several high-demand areas in education. People can register for any of our Live! Online workshops and video courses from anywhere in the world and participate on any computer, tablet or smartphone. All of our presenters are experts in their respective fields."
Exam Study Aids
Study guides at the Alvin Sherman Library
CPCE Study Guide by Call Number: Click on the title to see if this book is availableISBN: 9781635300048Publication Date: 2016-08-01Trivium Test Prep's NCE & CPCE study guide is your key to success. Our NCE & CPCE prep book is comprehensive yet concise, so you get a book loaded with the high-yield information you must know. This means you get more effective study time, which results in higher test scores. Our NCE & CPCE study guide is written by industry experts who bring their years of knowledge and experience to you in an easy to use package.
CPCE Secrets Study Guide by Call Number: Click on the title to see if this book is availableISBN: 9781609714833Publication Date: 2015-02-25***Includes Practice Test Questions*** CPCE Secrets helps you ace the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive CPCE Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test.
Mastering the National Counselor Exam and the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam by Call Number: Click on the title to see if this book is availableISBN: 9780133488821Publication Date: 2014-01-17This powerful resource and tool is designed specifically for students preparing for the National Counselor Exam (NCE) or Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) and professional counselors preparing to take the NCE as a licensure exam.
NCE Study Guide by Call Number: Click on the title to see if this book is availableISBN: 9781635300079Publication Date: 2016-08-08Trivium Test Prep's NCE & CPCE study guide is your key to success. Our NCE & CPCE prep book is comprehensive yet concise, so you get a book loaded with the high-yield information you must know.
NCMHCE Secrets Study Guide by Call Number: Click on the title to see if this book is availableISBN: 9781610722438Publication Date: 2015-02-25***Includes Practice Test Questions*** NCMHCE Secrets helps you ace the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive NCMHCE Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test.
NCMHCE Practice Questions by Call Number: Click on the title to see if this book is availableISBN: 9781621200727Publication Date: 2015-02-25NCMHCE Practice Questions are the simplest way to prepare for the NCMHCE test. Practice is an essential part of preparing for a test and improving a test taker's chance of success. The best way to practice taking a test is by going through lots of practice test questions.
