Counseling and
Educational Development
Post-Master's Certificates
Post-Master's Certificates Programs are offered in three areas: couple and family counseling, school counseling, and advanced school counseling. These programs were designed to meet practicing counselors' needs for professional development, in response to advances and greater specialization in the profession.
The curriculum for each of these certificates is based on national accreditation standards, competency statements, and/or certification standards for each of the areas. Each certificate consists of a minimum of 18-24 semester hours of required course work, including internship requirements. Co-requisite hours may be required for students whose master's degree was not completed in a CACREP-accredited counseling program.
Post-Master's Certificate in School Counseling:
Deadline: July 1st (Fall), November 1st (Spring), April 1st (Summer)
The Post-Master's Certificate in School Counseling is open to individuals who have a Master's in Counseling, but who are not licensed school counselors. This program is at least 27 hours in length and class are held on campus in a didactic format. Graduates are eligible for a North Carolina School Counselor's license (M-Level). You must apply for this program through the UNCG Graduate School Website.
Post-Master's Certificate in Couple and Family Counseling:
Deadline: July 1st (Fall), November 1st (Spring), April 1st (Summer)
The Post-Master's Certificate in Couple and Family Counseling is open to individuals who have a Master's in Counseling and who are interested in gaining more in-depth knowledge and skills in working with couples and families. This certificate requires at least 21 hours, not including practicum hours. Courses are offered on campus only. A 300-hour internship in an appropriate field placement is required.
Post-Master's Certificate in Advanced School Counseling:
Deadline: December 1st for Spring entry
The Post-Master's Certificate in Advanced School Counseling is open only to fully licensed school counselors with at least two years of full-time school counseling experience and who completed a master's degree program of at least 48 hours. The Post-Master's Certificate in Advanced School Counseling is fully online and consists of four sequential required courses (12 semester hours). Students are admitted in the spring semester only. Graduates are eligible for the Advanced North Carolina Counselor's license (S-level).
Applications must include:
- A copy of the applicant's active M level license from North Carolina.
- At least two years of experience in a school as a school counselor (for inquires about this requirement, please contact CED Admissions – 336.334.3434).
- A transcript indicating a master's degree with a plan of study at least 48 hours long.
- One letter of endorsement from your current principal or other school administrator.
- A personal statement including professional goals.