Strong emphasis on clinical training and application:

• All faculty members have extensive experience as Licensed Professional Counselors in clinical practice

• All program faculty members are Licensed Professional Counselors

• Two of the faculty members are also National Board Certified Counselors
  

Clinical Partnership sites:

• Public schools provide specialized experiences with children

• Residential care and assisted living facility provide specialized opportunities in counseling across the life span

• Rape Crisis Center provides opportunities for group counseling with individuals recovering from the trauma of violence.

• Various unique clinical sites such as Foothills Correctional Institution in Morganton, Aids Alliance, etc.

• Strong emphasis within the counseling program on faculty serving as mentors to students. therefore, faculty are accessible to students.

• Faculty assist students in the development of a professional portfolio for use in program assessment as well as for licensure and future employment.

• Diversity in student population provides unique opportunities for peer teaching and learning.
  

Areas of Specialized Training

• Counseling victims of violence and trauma

• Counseling children

• Counseling couples and families

• Substance abuse counseling