HHS Academic Programs
Search all HHS programs by keyword, degree level, department, or area of study, or explore undergraduate and graduate career pathways to professional licensure and certification.
- Search all programs: search the complete HHS program directory by keywords.
- Undergraduate career pathways: find professional careers that require an undergraduate degree.
- Graduate career pathways: explore graduate programs and certificates that lead to to careers with professional credentials.
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Undergraduate Career Pathways
Read an overview of these programs by following the link in the Program column. Contact the department for additional questions.
| Job title | Program (UNCG programs overviews) | Credential pathway | Department/contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth through kindergarten teacher | Birth – Kindergarten Teacher Licensure, B.S. concentration | Graduates are eligible for North Carolina licensure. | Human Development and Family Studies Email: hdfs@uncg.edu |
| Health education specialist | Community Health Education, B.S. concentration | Eligible to sit for the CHES certification exam; the exam is not required for graduation. | Public Health Education Email: phe@uncg.edu |
| Recreational therapist | Recreational Therapy, B.S. concentration | Prepares students for the NCTRC certification exam and North Carolina licensure. | Sport Management & Recreational Therapy Email: srt@uncg.edu |
| School social worker | School Social Work Licensure concentration, B.S.W. | Eligible for North Carolina school social work licensure after completing program requirements. | Social Work Email: swkinfo@uncg.edu |
| Speech language pathology (SLP) / audiology assistant | Speech Pathology and Audiology, B.S. | Required to obtain 100 hours of clinical fieldwork in SLP-Assisting. ** | Communication Sciences and Disorders Email: csd@uncg.edu |
** For more information, visit the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists website:
- Speech Language Pathology Assistants: Speech-Language Pathology Assistants – North Carolina Board of Examiners for SLPA (ncboeslpa.org)
- Audiology Assistants: Audiology Assistants – North Carolina Board of Examiners for SLPA (ncboeslpa.org)
Graduate Career Pathways and post-baccalaureate Certificates
Read an overview of these programs by following the link in the Program column. Please reach out to individual departments for additional information.
| Job title | Program (browse all UNCG degrees & programs) | Credential pathway | Department/contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic trainer | Athletic Training, M.S.A.T. | Eligible to take the Board of Certification exam for athletic trainers. | Kinesiology Email: kin@uncg.edu |
| Birth–Kindergarten teacher | Choose the path that matches your current licensure: 1. Birth-Kindergarten Add-On Licensure 2. Birth-Kindergarten Initial Licensure, post-baccalaureate certificate 3. B-K M.Ed., Early Childhood Leadership and Advanced Teaching Licensure concentration | Add-on: Qualifies students to be recommended for the North Carolina add-on B-K license. Initial licensure: Prepares students with a bachelor’s degree for an initial North Carolina B-K teaching license. Advanced licensure: Completes requirements for an advanced teaching license; intended for students who already hold an initial license. | Human Development and Family Studies and Specialized Education Services Email: hdfs@uncg.edu |
| Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) | Choose the option that matches your background: 1. Dietetic Internship, post-baccalaureate certificate (DI P.B.C.) 2. Combined Masters and Dietetic Internship | Students who already have a graduate degree and have completed required dietetics coursework, may apply to the stand-alone Dietetic Internship certificate. Those who need a master’s degree can explore the combined M.S./Dietetic Internship and its prerequisites. Both pathways prepare students for the national RDN exam; North Carolina licensure requires additional application steps. | Nutrition Email: ntrinfo@uncg.edu |
| Genetic counselor | Genetic Counseling, M.S. | Eligible to sit for the American Board of Genetic Counseling exam. | Genetic Counseling Program Email: gcinfo@uncg.edu |
| Health and wellness coach | Health and Wellness Coaching, post-baccalaureate certificate | Prepares students to apply for a national health and wellness coach certification exam. | Public Health Education Email: phe@uncg.edu |
| Clinical social worker (LCSW) | Joint Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) (Joint program site) | The M.S.W. starts the path to North Carolina LCSW licensure. After graduation, candidates must obtain LCSWA associate licensure, complete at least 3,000 hours of paid, supervised clinical employment over two to six years, receive at least 100 hours of supervision, and pass the ASWB Clinical exam. NC Social Work Board requirements | Joint MSW program offered by UNCG & N.C. A&T Email: swkinfo@uncg.edu |
| Recreational therapist | Recreational Therapy, M.S. concentration | Prepares students for the NCTRC certification exam and North Carolina licensure. | Sport Management & Recreational Therapy Email: srt@uncg.edu |
| Speech-language pathologist | Speech-Language Pathology, M.A. (on-campus and online) | Provides the academic coursework and clinical practicum required for ASHA’s Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). Graduates must also pass the Praxis exam, complete a clinical fellowship, and meet state licensure requirement. | Communication Sciences and Disorders Email: csd@uncg.edu |
| Sport psychology consultant / performance specialist | Applied Sport Psychology concentration, M.S. | Curriculum is designed to meet coursework and field experience requirements for Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) certification. | Kinesiology Email: kin@uncg.edu |
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