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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
Degree
Number Awarded
Master's Degrees
45
Doctoral Degrees
10
Other Advanced Degrees
16
Earning Your Degree
Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?
No
Terminal master's degree available?
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
263
Applied
121
Accepted
72
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Entrance Requirements
Exam
Details
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
