The Role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Preparing the Next Generation of Counselors and Counselor Educators

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are a driving force in building the pipeline of African American counselors and counselor educators. Grounded in the principles of social justice, HBCUs empower the next generation of counseling professionals with a culturally competent framework to advocate for their clients. The authors capture the history of HBCUs in the counseling profession, the importance of CACREP accreditation at HBCUs, and the challenges encountered when pursuing accreditation.