How much schooling is required to be a guidance counselor?

Answer 1

Generally, you need a teaching certificate and experience teaching. A common expectation is that you will have taught for at least three years. Then, you go for additional university classes (not sure if it is a master's degree) to become a guidance counselor. According to O*Net Online (see link, below), the following is the expected salary and economic forecast for high school guidance counselors:

Median wages (2007).....................$23.77 hourly, $49,450 annual

Employment rate (2006)................260,000 employees

Projected growth (through 2016)....7% - 13% (average)

Projected need (through 2016).......84,000 additional employees

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Answer 2

Take B.S. Psychology then major in Guidance Counseling. Or, after taking Psychology, take lincensure examination for Psychology. Then if you pass, take Masterals in Guidance and Counseling.

Answer 3

All states require a license to become a guidance counselor. Most schools will require at least a bachelor's degree, while many will additionally require a master's degree. The types of skills that are often required are people skills and listening skills.

Answer 4

School counselors typically have the minimum of a master's degree is Student Personnel Services. This would take approximately two to three years after completion of The Bachelor's degree (four year program of study).

Answer 5

Within the public school system, high school guidance counselors typically have a master's degree in Student Personnel Services with certification. This takes approximately two to three years post bachelor's degree.

Answer 6

Typically, it would take four years for the bachelor's degree, and an additional two to three years for the master's degree in Student Personnel Services (with certification).