About Counseling, M.a. in University of North Carolina at Charlotte
The Master of Arts in Counseling program offers concentrations in School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Addiction Counseling. In addition, the program offers an additional secondary Play Therapy concentration.
All concentrations 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
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 83
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Highlights
| Institution Type |
Public |
| Academic Calendar Type |
Semester |
| Application Fee |
$80 |
| Acceptance Rate |
66% |
| Test scores required |
SAT/ACT |
| Application Deadline |
June 1 |
| Academic Staff |
1,456 |
| Students |
29,710 |
| The student to faculty ratio |
19:1 |
| Cost |
$14,811 per annum |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance
| Expenses |
Cost |
| Tuition and Fees |
20,288 USD |
| Loan Fee |
59 USD |
| Books |
1,250 USD |
| Room and Board |
12,432 USD |
| Transportation |
2,499 USD |
| Miscellaneous |
1,500 USD |
| TOTAL |
38,028 USD |
