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, UNCP 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.

Resources

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Plan of Study Wilmington

Professional School Counseling Plan of Study Wilmington

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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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