MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Programme overview

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is a 60+ hour credit master’s degree. Graduates are eligible for the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential. In addition, graduates meet educational requirements for licensure in a majority of states. A mental health counselor (CMHC) is a professional who is qualified to provide professional counseling services, involving the application of psychotherapy, human development, learning theory, group dynamics, and the etiology of mental illness and dysfunctional behavior to individuals, couples, families, and groups for the purpose of treating a broad range of mental health issues and promoting optimal mental health.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Department: Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chapel Hill, NC, United States

What you will study

Core courses include CRMH 700 Foundations of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling; CRMH 702 Theories of Counseling; CRMH 705 Ethical; CRMH 706 Tests and Measurement in Clinical Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling; CRMH 710A Multicultural Perspective of Developmental Counseling through the Lifespan; CRMH 718 Co-Occurring Disorders in Clinical Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School minimum (applies to all graduate programmes): a four-year bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution completed before graduate study begins and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or better; application via the Graduate School online application with transcripts, three recommendation letters, statement of purpose and CV, plus any programme-specific tests/materials; international applicants add a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test score; admission decisions are made by each programme.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply for a start term; fall is the main start term. Very few programmes admit new students for spring or summer terms.

Graduate applications and payment must be received by the deadline of the academic programme applied to, which varies by programme; the application closes at 11:59pm Eastern Time on the deadline date. The Graduate School recommends complete applications by December 15, 2026 for full fellowship consideration. The GRE is not required for the Master of Applied Professional Studies.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.unc.edu/admissions/instructions/

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