NCCU Counselor Education Program

06/01/2026

Student Newsletter - June 1, 2026
https://www.nccucounseling.com/student2/index.php/announcements/1815-student-newsletter-june-1-2026

05/04/2026

Student Newsletter - May 4, 2026
https://www.nccucounseling.com/student2/index.php/announcements/1810-student-newsletter-may-4-2026

04/20/2026

Student Newsletter - April 20, 2026
https://www.nccucounseling.com/student2/index.php/announcements/1807-student-newsletter-april-20-2026

04/20/2026

Dr. Taheera Blount Wins "Best Poster" at LEADS Summit in Puerto Rico

04/11/2026

https://campusecho.com/nccu-fosters-holistic-counseling-training-with-2-3-million-grant/

N.C. Central University School of Education’s recent $2.3 million grant will help students improve mental health resources in a state that faces many barriers, according to Jeffery Warren, an associate dean at NCCU’s School of Education. The Health Resources and Services Administration, the orga...

04/06/2026

Student Newsletter - April 6, 2026
https://www.nccucounseling.com/student2/index.php/announcements/1805-student-newsletter-april-6-2026

04/06/2026

April 2026 Webinar
https://navlicnc.eventbrite.com

Title: Navigating the Licensure Process in North Carolina
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1pm EDT

About the webinar:
The path to becoming a licensed professional counselor can feel overwhelming, especially given the multi-stage requirements, multi-year timelines, and differences across state boards. This webinar provides a clear, step-by-step overview of the North Carolina counseling licensure process and offers perspectives on requirements in Florida and Tennessee. Participants will gain a stronger understanding of the laws and rules that shape licensure, the exams they must prepare for, the essential components of the application, and how to find and work effectively with a qualified supervisor. Whether you are just beginning your graduate program, preparing to sit for the NCE or NCMHCE, or evaluating supervision options, this webinar will provide practical guidance to help you navigate the process with confidence.

Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of statutes and rules as they relate to counseling licensure.
- State the content of the NCE and NCMHCE examinations.
- Identify required items for the application process.
- Understand the role of supervision and how to choose a qualified supervisor.
- Recognize key differences in licensure requirements in Florida and Tennessee.

Presenter:
Kyla Kurian, Ph.D., LCMHC, QS

03/31/2026

April 2026 Webinar
https://navlicnc.eventbrite.com

Title: Navigating the Licensure Process in North Carolina

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1pm EDT

About the webinar:

The path to becoming a licensed professional counselor can feel overwhelming, especially given the multi-stage requirements, multi-year timelines, and differences across state boards. This webinar provides a clear, step-by-step overview of the North Carolina counseling licensure process and offers perspectives on requirements in Florida and Tennessee. Participants will gain a stronger understanding of the laws and rules that shape licensure, the exams they must prepare for, the essential components of the application, and how to find and work effectively with a qualified supervisor. Whether you are just beginning your graduate program, preparing to sit for the NCE or NCMHCE, or evaluating supervision options, this webinar will provide practical guidance to help you navigate the process with confidence.

Objectives:

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

- Understand the importance of statutes and rules as they relate to counseling licensure.
- State the content of the NCE and NCMHCE examinations.
- Identify required items for the application process.
- Understand the role of supervision and how to choose a qualified supervisor.
- Recognize key differences in licensure requirements in Florida and Tennessee.

Presenter:
Kyla Kurian, Ph.D., LCMHC, QS

03/30/2026

Congratulations to Counselor Education Clinical Mental Health masters students Trent Stamer and Michelle Martells for receiving 2nd place in the GURS research event/poster contest this past Saturday, March 28th. Their poster/project was titled: Artificial Intelligence in Counseling: Insights on Ethics, Effectiveness, and Practical Use for Clinicians. Also, congratulations to School Counseling student Wilma Herndon for winning 3rd place in the poster contest. Her poster was on Relational Aggression in Schools.

This year was the largest participation in the history of GURS so well done Trent, Michelle, and Wilma!

03/24/2026

Our CSI chapter hosted a Self Care night Friday March 20th in our clinic. There was a great turnout and thank you Kadijah Lilley for amazing self care activities and our wellness goody bags. Thank you Trent Stamer and Ashley Broadwater for hosting as well!