College of Education -Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate Program
The UNCC graduate degree in Substance Abuse Counseling provides students with an emphasis in addiction counseling within their master’s or doctoral degree in professional counseling.  The Graduate Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling provides students with the coursework and clinical experience required for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist by the NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Certification Board.  Located at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the Department of Counseling strives to prepare excellent counseling professionals who are compassionate, reflective, proactive and effective change agents for the promotion of greater human understanding, dignity and positive relationships.