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How to Become a North Carolina School Counselor

Where are you on your quest to become a North Carolina School Counselor?

Explore the information below and learn how you can become a school counselor in North Carolina. Some of the information below may be subject to change. In order to make sure you have the most current information, contact your school counseling education program advisor or the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) Licensure Section at (919) 807-3310.

Featured Programs:
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  • Featured Universities with School Counseling Programs

  • #1
    Walden University

    MS in School Counseling - General Program. Click here to contact Walden University and request information about their programs.

  • #2
    Grand Canyon University

    M. Ed in School Counseling (leads to initial Licensure) Click here to contact Grand Canyon University and request information about their programs.

  • #3
    New York University (NYU)

    NYU Steinhardt's accredited master of arts program in Counseling and Guidance: School and Bilingual School Counseling. Through this online program, you will gain the skills you need to become a professional Pre-K-12 school counselor, working with children and families in your community to foster academic achievement and success. Click here to contact New York University and request information about their programs.

  • #4
    University of Denver

    Earn a Master's degree in School Counseling online from the University of Denver. Learn from doctoral-level faculty in live classes and gain experience through mock counseling and in-field training. No GRE required. Click here to contact University of Denver and request information about their programs.

I’m a High School Graduate…

As a high school graduate already looking into the North Carolina school counseling career, you are way ahead of the curve! Early career research shows maturity and motivation that will help you throughout your life. But don’t stop there!

Below are recommended steps for learning more about yourself and whether a career as a North Carolina school counselor is right for you. In addition, you will find information for advancing your current level of education and become closer to qualifying for a North Carolina school counselor certification.

Step One:

Gather information from schools offering associate degree programs or bachelor’s degree programs in psychology, counseling or any type of program you are currently interested in. It is not imperative you enroll in a counseling program at this point, only that you begin pursuing your undergraduate education.

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Step Two:

Volunteering is a great way to learn more about careers in the social services that focus on working with children and young adults. The following organizations can place you in volunteering positions across the state of North Carolina:

Now it’s time to begin putting your goals into action. Begin by earning your post-secondary education, volunteering, and learning whether a career as a North Carolina school counselor is right for you.

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I have already earned a college degree…

The following are the steps necessary for earning your school counseling certification in North Carolina:

Step One:

Earn a master’s degree in school counseling.

Step Two:

Take and pass the School Counselor (5422) exam through Praxis.

Step Three:

Learn more about the steps needed to become a school counselor in North Carolina by reaching out to TeachNC. Set up a free, one-on-one advising call or attend a free online session.

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I’m a certified counselor from another state…

North Carolina recognizes reciprocity agreements between participating states. However, unique Praxis exam requirements must be met regardless of reciprocity agreements in order to be issued a North Carolina school counselor certification.

For more information, use this link to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, or call them at 800-577-7994.

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