Overview

Highlights

All concentrations in the Counseling program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte qualify graduates to become a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) in the state of North Carolina. Graduates can also apply for credentialing as an Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board of Certified Counselors.

The School Counseling concentration qualifies graduates for advanced-level K-12 school counseling licensure in North Carolina. Those completing the Addiction concentration can apply to become certificated as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) through the NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board. The Play Therapy concentration meets the educational requirements, as specified by the Association for Play Therapy (APT), for the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential, is recognition of academic achievement, and enhances professional standing.

Program Objectives

As prospective professional counselors, graduates of the program are prepared to: counsel clients, both individually and in groups, on educational, career, life planning, social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and organizational concerns; provide information to clients for educational, social, career, and/or life planning; consult with other professionals concerning client needs; and conduct needs assessments, evaluations, and other activities for program design.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling Theories

Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling

Counseling Across the Lifespan

Counseling Techniques

Group Counseling

Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlotte, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university

Overall GPA of 3.0

Brief statement of purpose- This is typically 2-3 pages in length. The statement of purpose may include: how you came to decide to apply for a Master’s in the field of counseling, why you are a good fit for the field of counseling, specifically address your chosen concentration and how you believe diversity and social justice advocacy play a role in being an effective counseling professional & any other information that you believe would benefit your application.

Three professional references

Official transcripts from all universities attended

Résumé or Curriculum Vita

Your completed application and application fee

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20627 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20627 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

4841 USD / year

≈ 4841 USD / year

Living costs

Charlotte

United States

1133 - 2060 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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