Counseling Programs in North Carolina

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Those entering counseling specialties in North Carolina will have few problems finding jobs or satisfying career options - the state's strong demand for counseling jobs translates into some of the highest job growth rates in the country. Mental health counseling positions are projected to increase by a remarkable 53% between 2006 and 2016, twenty percent over the 30% national growth rate for this occupation.

North Carolina jobs for substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors are projected to increase 48%; marriage and family therapist jobs are projected to increase by 40%; rehabilitation counselors by 36%; and educational, vocational and school counseling positions by 20%. All of North Carolina's high growth rates for counseling jobs beat national growth rates by several percentage points. These high growth rates signal that demand will stay strong for many years since opportunities for advancement will keep counseling positions open.

Economists point to several reasons for the high demand, specifically more emphasis on prevention programs and early intervention practices. Companies now recognize the impact of untreated emotional disorders, such as depression, on productivity, and the ensuing impact on overall healthcare costs.

Living in North Carolina and becoming a counselor promises years of job growth and career advancement opportunities. Get started today by requesting information from the schools listed below.

Online Counseling Programs in North Carolina ...

Walden University

Programs:

  • Bachelors in Psychology (multiple specializations)
  • Masters in Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited)
  • PhD in Psychology (6 specializations - Clinical Psychology (Licensure), Counseling Psychology (Licensure), General Psychology, Health Psychology, Organizational Psychology, School Psychology (Licensure))
  • PhD in Human Services (6 specializations - Clinical Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Family Studies & Intervention Strategies, Human Services Administration, Social Policy Analysis & Planning)

Adler School of Professional Psychology

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Counseling Psychology

American Pacific University

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Transpersonal Psychology

Argosy University

Programs:

  • EdD in Counseling Psychology
  • EdD in Pastoral Community Counseling

Capella University

Programs:

  • Masters in Psychology (9 specializations - Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Evaluation, Research & Measurement, General Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Leadership Coaching Psychology, School Psychology, Sports Psychology
  • MS in Human Services (5 specializations - Counseling Studies, Gerontology, Marital Couple and Family Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited), School Counseling)
  • PhD in Human Services - Counseling Studies

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Psychology (5 specializations - Child & Adolescent Psychology, Gerontology, International Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Sport & Science Psychology)

Grand Canyon University

Programs:

  • Bachelors (BS) in Addiction Counseling
  • Masters (MS) in Addiction Counseling
  • Masters (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Masters (MS) in Professional Counseling

Kaplan University

Programs:

  • Associates (AAS) in Human Services
  • Advanced Start BS in Psychology
  • Bachelors in Psychology (3 specializations - Applied Behavioral Analysis, Child Development, Substance Abuse)
  • Masters in Psychology (3 specializations - Addictions, Applied Behavioral Analysis, General Psychology)

Liberty University

Programs:

  • Associates (AA) in Psychology (2 specializations - Christian Counseling, General Program)
  • Bachelors (BS) in Psychology (2 specializations - Christian Counseling, General Program)
  • Masters (MA) in Marriage & Family Therapy
  • Masters (MA) in Pastoral Counseling
  • Masters (MA) in Professional Counseling
  • PhD in Pastoral Counseling
  • PhD in Professional Counseling

Northcentral University

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Psychology (5 specializations - General Studies, General Psychology, Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy)
  • PhD in Psychology (5 specializations - General Studies, General Psychology, Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy)
  • Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) (5 specializations - General Studies, General Psychology, Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy)

Saybrook Graduate School

Programs:

  • Masters (MA) in Psychology (4 specializations - Creativity Studies, General, Jungian Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy)
  • PhD in Psychology (3 specializations - Clinical Psychology, General, Jungian Studies)