Accreditation
The UNC School Counseling Program has been continuously accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) since 1984 and is fully accredited through 2031. The program is also approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), preparing graduates for specialist-level K–12 school counselor licensure in North Carolina.
Program at a Glance
| Degree | M.Ed. in School Counseling |
| Program Length | 14 Months |
| Credits Required | 60 |
| Clinical Experience | Yearlong School-Based Internship |
| Accreditation | CACREP Accredited through 2031 |
| State Approval | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction |
Student Outcomes (Class of 2025)
- Students Enrolled: 27
- Graduates: 25
- Program Completion Rate: 93%
- Praxis Pass Rate: 100%
- Employment/Doctoral Admission Rate: 91-100%
Graduate outcomes are updated annually following completion of each assessment cycle.
Annual Report
Each year the counselor education program collects data from program graduates, employers of graduates, and site supervisors, as well as monitors student key performance indicators and key professional dispositions. The program faculty review this data and use the findings to inform program modification and curriculum changes. Below please find the links to the program’s annual reports.