Fact Sheet 1. What is a Professional Counseling Specialty?
• A Professional Counseling Specialty is narrowly focused, requiring advanced knowledge in the field founded on the premise that all Professional Counselors must first meet the requirements for the general practice of professional counseling (Adopted by the ACA Governing Council, October 17-19, 1997). Community Counseling, College Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and School Counseling are some examples of Professional Counseling Specialties.
• A Professional Counseling Specialty is narrowly focused, requiring advanced knowledge in the field founded on the premise that all Professional Counselors must first meet the requirements for the general practice of professional counseling (Adopted by the ACA Governing Council, October 17-19, 1997). Community Counseling, College Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and School Counseling are some examples of Professional Counseling Specialties.