Fall Admission
May 1
Entrance exam: Not required
Application requirements vary by program. Learn more
On campus
2-3 years (full time)
Expand your impact on students’ lives with a Master of Arts in Professional School Counseling from App State. Backed by thoughtful coursework designed to help you nurture and empower students, you will graduate ready for a dynamic job market in need of quality school counselors. Nearly 100% of graduates are hired within three months of graduation.
This program meets the requirements for North Carolina School Counselor Licensure (K–12). It also follows guidelines and standards set forth by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
In its 2024 “Best Colleges” rankings, U.S. News & World Report named App State:
The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and the Southeast for 2024.
Forbes magazine ranked App State among “America’s Top Colleges” for 2023.
Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!
App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.
Work outside your cultural boundaries. Learn more
Invest in yourself with opportunities designed to stimulate career growth. Learn more
Earn some money while you earn your degree. Learn more
App State programs that lead to a professional licensure or certificate are intended to prepare students for licensure or certification in North Carolina. Check the Professional Licensure webpage for information on licensure requirements in other states.
Are you ready to become a Mountaineer? Take the next step, apply for admission to App State and elevate your future success.
Admissions questions? Contact us.
Connect with App State to learn more about this program.
Dr. Jill Van Horne
Program Director
vanhornejw@appstate.edu
828-262-2590
Department of Counseling, Family Therapy and Higher Education
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