Department of Counseling
Charlotte, NC
227
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Department of Counseling
Overview
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte / Department of Counseling is located in Charlotte, NC, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Counselor education and supervision | |
| (Postbaccalaureate Certificate) | Substance abuse counseling | |
| (Postbaccalaureate Certificate) | Play therapy | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Counseling | |
| (Post-Master's Certificate) | School counseling |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 59 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 6 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 23 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE or MAT Thesis Alternate accepted Practicum, internship |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE or MAT Thesis Required |
| Other Advanced Degrees | Internship |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
260
Applied
128
Accepted
80
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE or MAT |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree from regionally-accredited university, minimum overall GPA of 3.0, brief statement of purpose, professional references, official transcripts |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE or MAT |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Master's degree in counseling from a CACREP-accredited program with minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5; one year of experience as a professional counselor (preferred); letters of reference; essay; interview |
| Additional Entrance Requirements | Statement of purpose, three reference letters |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
227
Total Graduate Students
36%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
63%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.93% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 20.26% |
| White or Caucasian | 65% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.32% |
| Unknown | 2.2% |
Gender
Male (15%)
Female (84%)
Faculty
20
Total faculty
Full-time (11)
Part-time (9)
Male (6)
Female (14)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Not reported |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 10,000 |
Location & Contact
Address
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
United States
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
United States