The Department of Counseling and Educational Development (CED) is currently ranked #4 in Student Counseling programs by the US News and World Report

About CED

CED has consistently been ranked as one of the top counseling and counselor education programs in the nation, ranking in the top 10 for over three decades. We provide an optimal learning experience for those aspiring to be professional counselors (master’s-level) and those preparing to teach and supervise counseling students (doctoral level). Our program emphasizes culturally responsive counseling services for individuals, families, groups, and couples across the lifespan, in a wide range of settings.

We offer hands-on experience each semester of the program within a supportive community focused on helping students achieve their professional goals.

Additionally, our cohort model offers students a community, with shared experiences, that can support and learn from each other.

NCA-STAR

NCA-STAR promotes health and wellness through training and outreach, service provision, and research. 

Vacc Clinic

Our mission is to provide accessible mental health services to the UNC Greensboro community and community at large while providing our counselor trainees a rich and meaningful training experience.

News from CED

CED Faculty

Group photo of CED (Counseling and Educational Development) faculty

Professional Development Opportunities

ACS
ACS

Our online clinical supervisor training program addresses all content required for supervisor credentials set by most state boards and for the Approved Clinical Supervisor credential. 

Broaching
Broaching

In this 3-hour CEU module, Dr. Connie Jones describes the need for broaching cultural identities in counseling and supervision, as well as essential broaching skills.

The counselor preparation programs within the Department of Counseling and Educational Development are CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) accredited and offer excellent training through the Master’s and Doctoral Degrees.

Review our CACREP Student Outcomes Data to learn about timely completion rates, licensure/certification exam pass rates, and job placement rates.

Department of Counseling and Educational Development

Phone: 336.334.3434
Fax: 336-334-3433

Email: ced@uncg.edu

Location: Curry Building, Room 228

Mailing Address: 1109 Spring Garden St.
Greensboro, NC 27412