The University of North Georgia offers degree programs that fulfill the educational requirements for students to apply for professional licensure or certification in Georgia. However, these programs may not meet the education requirements in other states.
Educational requirements vary by state or certification board, and there may be additional requirements that must be met. Students are encouraged to reach out to the program coordinator and the relevant licensing entity for further information and guidance.
Master of Science in Counseling
The Master of Science degree in Counseling at UNG was developed to meet the state and national regulatory criteria to be eligible to apply for licensure and certification as professional counselors.
Licensure requirements are met
Upon completion of the program, University of North Georgia graduates will have met all educational requirements for counseling licensure in Georgia.
Licensure requirements are not met
The University of North Georgia curriculum does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in the following states, U.S. territories, and District of Columbia.
Applicants are encouraged to determine the specific requirements for any jurisdiction, including the state of Georgia, in which they intend to work, by contacting the jurisdiction board.
Visit the American Counseling Association website for more information.
The Counseling Compact Commission is working to offer eligible licensed professional counselors a method for providing services in other member states.
The Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, Georgia 31217
GA Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists website
Phone: 844-753-7825 (A call center agent will provide assistance.)
Department of Counseling
Email: cmhc@ung.edu
Phone: 470-239-3028
Graduates of the UNG counseling program are eligible for one or more state and national credentials.
Because the Counseling program is CACREP-approved, all fully enrolled students can take the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) during their last semester of the program. The NCE is the first step toward becoming a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia (and many other states). The NCC credential is a prerequisite for several specialty certifications offered by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), including school counseling, clinical mental health counseling, addictions counseling, and clinical supervision.