The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill prepares highly qualified, culturally responsive school counselors. The program emphasizes a strengths-based approach, mentorship, immersive fieldwork, and is built upon CACREP standards and the American School Counselor Association’s National Model. Graduates are prepared for K-12 school counselor licensure in North Carolina and, after gaining supervised experience, may pursue state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. The curriculum focuses on academic, career, and social-emotional student growth, emphasizing multicultural competence, data-driven decision-making, and advocacy. The program also prepares counselors as leaders and advocates for educational access in diverse school communities.