Wilmington Initiative

UNC Pembroke’s Wilmington Initiative expands access to high-quality graduate counseling education in southeastern North Carolina. Through a partnership with Cape Fear Community College-North Campus, students can earn a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Professional School Counseling. Designed for working professionals, both programs feature hybrid/online coursework with in-person practicum and internship experiences based in the Wilmington area.

Programs

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Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Study in a supportive, flexible environment that helps you grow professionally. Hybrid and evening classes allow flexibility for classes and life to happen. And personal faculty mentorship, paired with hands-on field experience, gives you the skills to support others through life’s challenges. Whatever your next step is, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will help you get there.

School Counseling

Professional School Counseling

Discover your path to making a lasting impact in schools and communities through UNC Pembroke’s Professional School Counseling programs. Whether you're seeking a master’s degree or certification, our CACREP-accredited programs prepare you to become a compassionate, effective school counselor in K-12 settings.

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Both programs consist of hybrid and online courses totaling 60 credit hours. Students also complete a practicum and two internships in the greater Wilmington area. If you want more information, please email or call the Wilmington Coordinator.

Dr. Stephanie Robinson
910.521.6663
stephanie.robinson@uncp.edu

Now accepting applications. Application review begins February 1.

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