North Carolina State University

Master of Education in Counseling

Through the Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development department, North Carolina State University offers students the option of three different Master of Education degree tracks: clinical mental health; college counseling and student development; and school counseling. All programs are both accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and offered through an online platform.

North Carolina State University's Master of Education programs adopt the School-College-Community Collaboration Model to prepare students to work with professionals in different fields to promote the wellness of their clients.

Learn More: Interview with Dr. Siu-Man "Raymond" Ting – Counselor Education Program Coordinator at NCSU

“We value diversity and have a commitment to multicultural diversity, which is reflected in the required coursework and in the faculty-student community.” Read more from Dr. Siu-Man "Raymond" Ting's interview

Program Information

School Name: North Carolina State University

Program Name: Master of Education in Counseling

Program Length: Three years

Enrollment Type: Part-Time, Cohort-based

Instruction Methods: Asynchronous and Synchronous

Social Media: North Carolina State University on Facebook and North Carolina State University on Twitter

Phone Number: (919) 515-2244

Program Requirements:

60 Credits
Internship completion

Concentrations:

Clinical Mental Health Counseling
College Counseling and Student Development
School Counseling

Admission Requirements:

Official transcripts verifying baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
Online and Department Application with fee
Personal Statement
Resume
GRE or MAT scores
TOEFL for International Students
Three Academic Recommendations

Application Deadlines: Online students typically begin during the Summer I session in mid-May. Two application deadlines: January 15 (priority) and April 15 (regular).

North Carolina State University’s program information was last updated in April of 2020. For more information, visit the university's website above.


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