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Behavioral Health Schools in North Carolina

37

Schools listed

23

Cities

94

Accredited programs

19

With an online option

Asheville

2 schools

Western Carolina University

Social WorkOnline option
  • Asheville, NC
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2006Next CSWE review February 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
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Boiling Springs

1 school

Gardner-Webb University

Counseling
  • Boiling Springs, NC
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2006Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2033
School Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2006Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2033
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Boone

1 school

Appalachian State University

CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
  • Boone, NC
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030
School Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Apr 1982Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030
BSW
CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1987Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
MSW
CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2006Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
Clinical Psy.D.
DoctoralAPA: Accredited, on contingencyAPA-accredited since February 2, 2024Next APA site visit 2027Dept. of Psychology, 222 Joyce Lawrence Ln
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Buies Creek

1 school

Campbell University

CounselingSocial Work
  • Buies Creek, NC
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2016Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2034
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1992Next CSWE review February 2031Full-TimeProgram page
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Chapel Hill

1 school

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
  • Chapel Hill, NC
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.Listed as University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of MedicineCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2032
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
M.S.Listed as University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of MedicineCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2032
School Counseling
M.Ed.Listed as University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of EducationCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Oct 1984Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWListed as University of North Carolina at Chapel HillCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1920Next CSWE review June 2034Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
Clinical Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since February 12, 1949Next APA site visit 2033Campus Box 3270, Davie Hall
School Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since June 05, 1979105A Peabody Hall, CB # 3500
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Charlotte

3 schools

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Charlotte

Counseling
  • Charlotte, NC
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2018Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
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Johnson C. Smith University

Social Work
  • Charlotte, NC
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2001Next CSWE review June 2030Full-Time, Weekends/EveningProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2013Next CSWE review October 2027Full-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/EveningProgram page
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte

CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
  • Charlotte, NC
Addiction Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2034
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2009Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2034
Counselor Education and Supervision
Ph.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2003Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2034
School Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Oct 1993Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2034
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1992Next CSWE review June 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2004Next CSWE review June 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
Clinical Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since October 02, 2012Next APA site visit 20279201 University City Blvd.
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Cullowhee

1 school

Western Carolina University

CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
  • Cullowhee, NC
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
School Counseling
M.A.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Sep 1991Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review February 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2006Next CSWE review February 2030Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
Combined, Clinical-School Psy.D.
DoctoralAPA: Accredited, on contingencyAPA-accredited since March 01, 2022306-D Killian, 1 University Drive
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Durham

2 schools

Duke University

Psychology
  • Durham, NC
Clinical Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since February 23, 1948Next APA site visit 2032417 Chapel Drive, Box 90086
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North Carolina Central University

CounselingSocial Work
  • Durham, NC
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
School Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2004Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1998Next CSWE review June 2027Full-TimeProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2008Next CSWE review October 2026Full-TimeProgram page
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Elizabeth City

1 school

Elizabeth City State University

Social WorkOnline option
  • Elizabeth City, NC
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work , BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2001Next CSWE review June 2027Full-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
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Fayetteville

2 schools

Fayetteville State University

Social Work
  • Fayetteville, NC
BSW
Bachelor in Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2011Next CSWE review October 2027Full-TimeProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2003Next CSWE review October 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/EveningProgram page
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Methodist University

Social WorkOnline option
  • Fayetteville, NC
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1996Next CSWE review February 2033Full-Time, Part-Time, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
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Greensboro

4 schools

North Carolina A&T State University

CounselingSocial Work
  • Greensboro, NC
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2033
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2016Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2033
Counselor Education and Supervision
Ph.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2016Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2033
School Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Sep 1999Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2033
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review June 2027Full-TimeProgram page
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North Carolina A&T State University / University of North Carolina at Greensboro Collaborative

Social Work
  • Greensboro, NC
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1999Next CSWE review June 2029Full-Time, Advanced StandingProgram page
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University of North Carolina, Greensboro

CounselingFamilySocial WorkPsychology
  • Greensboro, NC
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.Listed as University of North Carolina at GreensboroCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2009Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2034
Counselor Education and Supervision
Ph.D.Listed as University of North Carolina at GreensboroCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Oct 1979Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2034
School Counseling
M.S.Listed as University of North Carolina at GreensboroCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Oct 1979Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2034
Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
M.S.Listed as University of North Carolina at GreensboroCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Apr 1994Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2034
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWListed as University of North Carolina at GreensboroCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review June 2029Full-TimeProgram page
Clinical Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since July 10, 1981Next APA site visit 2033Department of Psychology, P.O. Box 26170
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Greenville

1 school

East Carolina University

CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
  • Greenville, NC
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.Listed as East Carolina University, College of Allied Health SciencesCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.Listed as East Carolina University, College of EducationCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030
Counselor Education and Supervision
Ph.D.Listed as East Carolina University, College of Allied Health SciencesCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2016Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
Rehabilitation Counseling
M.S.Listed as East Carolina University, College of Allied Health SciencesCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2017Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
School Counseling
M.S.Listed as East Carolina University, College of EducationCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review June 2032Full-TimeProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review June 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends Only, Online AvailableProgram page
Clinical Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 20, 2012Next APA site visit 2031104 Rawl, East 5th Street, East Carolina University
School Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since May 20, 2014Next APA site visit 2034ECU Department of Psychology, Mail Stop 565
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Hickory

2 schools

Appalachian State University

Social WorkOnline option
  • Hickory, NC
BSW
CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1987Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
MSW
CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2006Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
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Lenoir-Rhyne University

Counseling
  • Hickory, NC
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
School Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
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Mars Hill

1 school

Mars Hill University

Social WorkOnline option
  • Mars Hill, NC
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1976Next CSWE review February 2028Full-Time, Weekends/EveningProgram page
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Montreat

1 school

Montreat College

Counseling
  • Montreat, NC
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2016Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2027
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Morganton

1 school

Appalachian State University

Social WorkOnline option
  • Morganton, NC
BSW
CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1987Next CSWE review June 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
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Mount Olive

1 school

University of Mount Olive

Counseling
  • Mount Olive, NC
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2023Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2032
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Pembroke

1 school

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

CounselingSocial WorkOnline option
  • Pembroke, NC
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2011Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2029
School Counseling
M.A.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2011Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2029
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1987Next CSWE review October 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2008Next CSWE review October 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CACREPVerify with CSWE

Raleigh

3 schools

North Carolina State University

CounselingSocial WorkPsychology
  • Raleigh, NC
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.Ed./M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2011Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030
Counselor Education and Supervision
Ph.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Sep 1988Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030
School Counseling
M.Ed./M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Oct 1996Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review February 2029Full-Time, Program Dual Degree, Law, Public AdministrationProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2004Next CSWE review February 2029Full-Time, Advanced StandingProgram page
School Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 10, 1987Next APA site visit 2033Department of Psychology CB 7650, NC State University
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Shaw University

Social Work
  • Raleigh, NC
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2005Next CSWE review October 2028Full-Time, Weekends/EveningProgram page
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Salisbury

2 schools

Catawba College

Counseling
  • Salisbury, NC
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.HS.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
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Wilmington

1 school

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Social WorkPsychologyOnline option
  • Wilmington, NC
BSW
Listed as University of North Carolina at WilmingtonCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1996Next CSWE review October 2028Full-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWListed as University of North Carolina at WilmingtonCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2004Next CSWE review October 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends OnlyProgram page
Clinical Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since April 11, 2021Next APA site visit 2034PhD General Clinical Psychology Program, UNCW Psychology Department, 601 S College Rd
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Wilson

1 school

Barton College

Social WorkOnline option
  • Wilson, NC
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1994Next CSWE review October 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
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Winston-Salem

2 schools

Wake Forest University

Counseling
  • Winston-Salem, NC
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2009Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2034
School Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Oct 1993Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2034
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Winston-Salem State University

CounselingSocial Work
  • Winston-Salem, NC
Rehabilitation Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2017Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2028
BSW
Bachelor's of Science in Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2008Next CSWE review June 2032Full-TimeProgram page
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Online Programs Based in North Carolina

1 school

CSWE lists these programs with no current campus site, only online delivery. You'll be licensed by the state where you practice, so check that board's rules too.

Wingate University

Social Work
  • Online program based in NC
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2024 (pending)Next CSWE review February 2027Full-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
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About North Carolina Behavioral Health Schools

37 schools in North Carolina run 42 CACREP counseling programs, 1 marriage, couple and family counseling program, 40 CSWE social work programs and 11 APA-accredited psychology programs, spread across 23 cities. 13 of them train for more than one kind of license on the same campus.

What you need after graduating depends on the license. For North Carolina, see counselor licensure in North Carolina, MFT licensure in North Carolina, social work licensure in North Carolina and psychologist licensure in North Carolina.

Some credentials don't run through these degrees at all. For North Carolina, see substance abuse counselor requirements, peer specialist certification, PMHNP practice authority and behavior analyst licensure.

Verify before you apply

Program names and accreditation statuses come from the CACREP and CSWE directories (as of September 27, 2026) and APA's 2025 list of accredited programs. Accreditation can change, so verify it with the accreditor (CACREP, CSWE, APA) and check admission details and costs with the school.
Gabriel Meierotto
Founder, BehavioralHires
Updated September 2026

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