Welcome to the Community Counseling Program at
 

North Georgia College & State University
 

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Community Counseling (CACREP Accredited Program), which is housed within the Department of Psychology and Sociology is one of six graduate programs offered at North Georgia College & State University.  We are delighted that you have an interest in joining our Community Counseling program.
 

The Community Counseling program prepares students to enter a variety of occupations in the counseling and mental health field.  The master's degree in Community Counseling at North Georgia was developed to meet the state and national regulatory criteria leading to licensure and certification of professional counselors.  Our curriculum addresses the needs of our diverse world while helping students understand the process of development, counseling theory, and change.  Utilizing problem based learning and incorporating required internships and practica; the program provides students with both academic and practical professional experience and training.
 

The Master of Science program in Community Counseling at North Georgia College & State University prepares students to function as counselors in mental health centers, employee assistance programs, psychiatric hospitals, substance abuse treatment programs, private practice, college & university counseling centers, sexual assault agencies, and criminal justice settings.  Community Counseling students at NGCSU receive a thorough education in theories of counseling and psychotherapy; individual and group counseling; career theory and counseling; human development; counseling ethics, assessment & diagnosis; and the needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds.  Students complete their studies with an extensive internship opportunity that provides face-to-face contact with clients.  The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the Community Counseling Program in the Department of Psychology & Sociology at North Georgia College & State University.  
 

Applications from prospective graduate students are welcome year round for the Community Counseling program; however, your application must be complete including requirements of Graduate Studies as well as additional requirements of Community Counseling (see Community Counseling admissions).  Complete applications must be received by the semester deadline date of Graduate Studies admissions in order to be scheduled for a faculty interview and prepared for class registration.
 

Please feel free to contact us if you would like a guided tour of our campus and offices.  We will be glad to set up an appointment with you.  We are here to help you receive the highest quality of education possible in our program that is built around a solid curriculum.  We, the faculty and staff, are interested in your long term development as well as your short term needs while you are here at North Georgia.  We want your time here to be beneficial, memorable, and growth producing.  Please let us know how we can help you.  Again, welcome to the community counseling program.  We look forward to meeting you.

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Designed to allow individuals to progress through the program at their own rate, the Community Counseling program at NGCSU offers courses in the late afternoon and evening. The mission of this degree program is

• To provide students with the most comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge and skills in the field of counseling

• To prepare students by exposing them to practical experiences in counseling settings

• To serve the region by preparing trained counselors for the North Georgia communities

• To provide training in diversity and in awareness of the impact of diversity on client populations and communities.

• To develop an awareness of ethical, legal and spiritual factors in counseling

• To maintain excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service for the faculty and students in the department.

• To provide services for the broader North Georgia communities through practicum placements, internships, and professional endeavors of those in the NGCSU Community Counseling Program.

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Following the Civil War, the abandoned U.S. Mint property was given to the state of Georgia for educational purposes, thus the birth of what is now North Georgia College & State University.  Originally named North Georgia Agricultural College, the institution was established in 1873 as a land-grant school of Agriculture and mechanical arts, particularly mining engineering.  As area gold mining resources were depleted and agricultural education was assumed by the University of Georgia, the mission of NGCSU evolved into one emphasizing arts and sciences.  The school was renamed North Georgia College in the summer of 1929.  The institution received university status in 1996 and was given the name North Georgia College & State University.

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The integrity code, “On my honor, I will not lie, cheat, steal, plagiarize, evade the truth or tolerate those who do,” reflects NGCSU’s commitment to academic integrity.

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Accreditation  

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the Community Counseling Program in the Department of Psychology & Sociology at North Georgia College & State University.  

North Georgia College & State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award numerous degrees including the Master of Science in counseling degree.  Furthermore, the university is an accredited member of the Association of Military Colleges and Schools, and the Association of Georgia Colleges.

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Emily Bush, Community Counseling Secretary
E-mail: elbush@ngcsu.edu
Phone: 706-867-2791
Fax:     706-867-2870
Address:
Counseling Building
North Georgia College and State University
256 S. Chesatee
Dahlonega, Georgia 30597
 

Counseling Graduate Assistant
Casey Deal:  caseydeal@charter.net

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