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Comprehensive Exit Exam (CPCE) Information   CPCE LogoThe
Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination is administered
by the National Board for Certified Counselors. It is a required
exam for all FGCU Counseling Program students and must be passed
in order to receive a diploma.  1. What is this exam about?
The CPCE is utilized by over 360 universities and colleges and
is designed to assess counseling students’ knowledge of
counseling information viewed as important by counselor
preparation programs. Additionally, the CPCE:   • Allows
Master’s program comprehensive exams to better meet psychometric
standards.   • Allows programs to examine student functioning in
various curricular areas.   • Promotes longitudinal self-study.
• Compares a program’s results to national data.   • Stimulates
student integration of knowledge learned in separate courses.
• Gives students comparative strength / weaknes