KACES members are counselors, supervisors, graduate students, and faculty members who strive to improve the education and supervision of counselors in training and in practice.
Professional and new professional members shall have all the rights and privileges normally accorded members of a scientific, educational, and professional association, including the right to vote and hold elective office.
Student members shall have all the rights and privileges accorded professional members as long as they meet the criteria the Association prescribes for student membership.
Members in retirement shall be entitled to reduce annual dues and shall maintain all the privileges of professional members.
Benefits of Membership
The ability to connect with others in the profession
Opportunities for sharing best practices in education and research
Opportunities for collaboration on research and other projects
Networking opportunities to benefit you as a member and the students you impact
Reporting a professional organization on your CV
Opportunities to provide and attend continuing education related to the discipline of education and supervision
Membership Levels
KACES offers 4 levels of membership, choose the level that matches your current status.
New Professional - graduated with a master's or doctorate degree within the past 12 months; status is good for one year.
Professional - individuals with a master's degree or higher in counseling or closely related field for more than 1-year.
Student - individuals who are enrolled at least half-time in a master or doctoral level graduate program in counseling or related field.
Retired Professional - individuals who are retired from the counseling profession or related field.