Fast Facts
Program Length
The School Counseling program is a 60-credit hour, full-time program designed to be completed in-person in just 14 months.
Accreditation
Our alumni have been recognized as Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) graduates since 1984.
Field Experience
Fieldwork, comprised of the practicum and the internship, is a vital part of program, connecting coursework with real-world application in K–12 schools across the academic year.
Licensure
The program leads to K–12 school counselor licensure in North Carolina and provides the required graduate-level coursework to pursue licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC).
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About the Program
Through rigorous coursework, a yearlong school-based internship, and individualized professional mentorship, the accelerated 14-month School Counseling program prepares future school counselors to lead with purpose — promoting the academic, career, and social-emotional development of K–12 students while actively working to remove barriers to their success.
Connecting Coursework to Practice
Program Benefits
- Earn your degree in just 14 months.
- Prepare for specialist-level K–12 school counselor licensure in North Carolina.
- Develop a human-centered, strengths-based approach to supporting all students.
- Learn from nationally recognized faculty within a close-knit, supportive cohort.
- Apply your learning through a yearlong, school-based internship.
“The UNC School of Education School Counseling program really focused on being strength-based when working with students and families. That really shaped how I view my work here and how I work with students and families.”Annie Goldberg '17 — 2024 North Carolina School Counselor of the Year
Lead with purpose from day one.
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Career Preparation
Our graduates leave UNC-Chapel Hill highly prepared — and it shows. Many go on to become award-winning professionals and district leaders, shaping student support services at both the school and system levels.
This program leads to:
- K–12 school counselor licensure in North Carolina
- The required graduate-level coursework to pursue licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with additional experience.