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The Master of Science (M.S.) in Counseling equips students with advanced, research-backed, ethical, and culturally aware competencies to support clients effectively. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization trains you to evaluate, diagnose, and provide treatment for individuals, couples, families, and groups across diverse environments. These may encompass hospitals, outpatient clinics, home-based services, and independent practices.
The CED department has earned repeated acclaim as a leading graduate education program from U.S. News & World Report, securing the #3 national ranking in 2023. For over 20 years, the program has maintained its position among the nation's Top 10.
In North Carolina, CED stands as the premier graduate program for Counseling education.
CED houses the Nicholas Vacc Counseling and Consulting Clinic, an on-site training facility where all students gain hands-on experience through client interactions.
Throughout the counseling program, graduate students receive rigorous clinical guidance from faculty as they refine their therapeutic abilities during practicum and internship placements.