Masters in Psychology Programs in North Carolina
(found programs from 16 schools)

In 1968, North Carolina became the first state to offer those with a master's degree a license to practice mental health services. Today, according to the North Carolina Association of Professional Psychologists, Licensed Associate Psychologists make up 34 percent of psychologists in the state and provide the majority of direct therapy services, especially in rural areas. In order to qualify for a license as a psychological associate, you must have a master's degree in a psychology program and pass a licensing exam. Licensed associate psychologists must practice under the supervision of a fully licensed psychologist.

North Carolina psychology master's programs to consider:

Appalachian State University is located in the lovely Blue Ridge Mountains. Its goal is to offer the sense of community provided by a small college while excelling as a large research university. It offers a Master of Arts in psychology.

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington offers a variety of Master of Arts degrees in psychology. Some of the prominent areas of study include applied behavior analysis, general psychology, and substance abuse treatment.

Western Carolina University, located in Cullowhee, was founded in 1889 to bring educational opportunities to the Western part of the state. It is currently responsible for educating 9,000 students. Its multiple Master of Arts programs in psychology include clinical and experimental psychology.