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All States require school counselors to hold a State school counseling certification and to have completed at least some graduate course work; most require the completion of a master's degree. Some States require public school counselors to have both counseling and teaching certificates and to have had some teaching experience before receiving certification. For counselors based outside of schools, 48 States and the District of Columbia have some form of counselor licensure that governs their practice of counseling. Requirements typically include the completion of a master's degree in counseling, the accumulation of 2 years or 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience beyond the master's degree level, the passage of a State-recognized exam, adherence to ethical codes and standards, and the completion of annual continuing education requirements.
Counselors must be aware of educational and training requirements that are often very detailed and that vary by area and by counseling specialty. Prospective counselors should check with State and local governments, employers, and national voluntary certification organizations in order to determine which requirements apply.
As mentioned, a master's degree is typically required to be licensed as a counselor. A bachelor's degree often qualifies a person to work as a counseling aide, rehabilitation aide, or social service worker. Some States require counselors in public employment to have a master's degree; others accept a bachelor's degree with appropriate counseling courses. Counselor education programs in colleges and universities usually are found in departments of education or psychology. Fields of study include college student affairs, elementary or secondary school counseling, education, gerontological counseling, marriage and family counseling, substance abuse counseling, rehabilitation counseling, agency or community counseling, clinical mental health counseling, counseling psychology, career counseling, and related fields. Courses are grouped into eight core areas: Human growth and development, social and cultural diversity, relationships, group work, career development, assessment, research and program evaluation, and professional identity. In an accredited master's degree program, 48 to 60 semester hours of graduate study, including a period of supervised clinical experience in counseling, are required.
Graduate programs in career, community, gerontological, mental health, school, student affairs, and marriage and family counseling are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). While completion of a CACREP-accredited program is not necessary to become a counselor, it makes it easier to fulfill the requirements for State licensing. Another organization, the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE), accredits graduate programs in rehabilitation counseling. Accredited master's degree programs include a minimum of 2 years of full-time study, including 600 hours of supervised clinical internship experience.
Some counselors elect to be nationally certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC), which grants the general practice credential "National Certified Counselor." To be certified, a counselor must hold a master's degree with a concentration in counseling from a regionally accredited college or university; must have at least 2 years of supervised field experience in a counseling setting (graduates from counselor education programs accredited by CACREP are exempted); must provide two professional endorsements, one of which must be from a recent supervisor; and must have a passing score on the NBCC's National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE). This national certification is voluntary and is distinct from State licensing. However, in some States, those who pass the national exam are exempted from taking a State certification exam. NBCC also offers specialty certifications in school, clinical mental health, and addiction counseling, which supplement the national certified counselor designation. These specialty certifications require passage of a supplemental exam. To maintain their certification, counselors retake and pass the NCE or complete 100 credit hours of acceptable continuing education every 5 years.
Another organization, the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, offers voluntary national certification for rehabilitation counselors. Some employers may require rehabilitation counselors to be nationally certified. To become certified, rehabilitation counselors usually must graduate from an accredited educational program, complete an internship, and pass a written examination. (Certification requirements vary according to an applicant's educational history. Employment experience, for example, is required for those with a counseling degree in a specialty other than rehabilitation.) After meeting these requirements, candidates are designated "Certified Rehabilitation Counselors." To maintain their certification, counselors must successfully retake the certification exam or complete 100 credit hours of acceptable continuing education every 5 years.
Other counseling organizations also offer certification in particular counseling specialties. Usually, becoming certified is voluntary, but having certification may enhance one's job prospects.
Some employers provide training for newly hired counselors. Others may offer time off or provide help with tuition if it is needed to complete a graduate degree. Counselors must participate in graduate studies, workshops, and personal studies to maintain their certificates and licenses.
Persons interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should possess the ability to inspire respect, trust, and confidence. They should be able to work independently or as part of a team. Counselors must follow the code of ethics associated with their respective certifications and licenses.
Prospects for advancement vary by counseling field. School counselors can move to a larger school; become directors or supervisors of counseling, guidance, or pupil personnel services; or, usually with further graduate education, become counselor educators, counseling psychologists, or school administrators. (Psychologists and education administrators are covered elsewhere.) Some counselors choose to work for a State's department of education. For marriage and family therapists, doctoral education in family therapy emphasizes the training of supervisors, teachers, researchers, and clinicians in the discipline.
Counselors can become supervisors or administrators in their agencies. Some counselors move into research, consulting, or college teaching or go into private or group practice.
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What kind of degree programs are available for students?
There are a huge variety of degree programs for students depending on what you want to study and where. For more information, contact a local guidance counselor at a high school near you.
How much school do you need to be a school counselor?
well, since its kind of like a doctor, and its in that field of work, i imagine you will need to graduate college, and at least get a masters degree and graduate from college
What kind of job can someone get with a Bachelor of Education degree?
There are multiple career paths one can take after receiving a Bachelor of Education degree. Besides being a teacher, one can work as a librarian, school counselor, social worker, and school administrator positions.
What kind of job can I expect to get with a psychology degree?
If you have a psychology degree, you can land a job at a recruitment offices, HR staffing offices, at a school's guidance counselor office. If you further your career, you can also start a career as a psychologist.
What kind of job is a school counselor?
A school counselor provides academic and psychological support for students, aids in choosing and applying to a college, and offers general career advice and guidance.
What kind of job could you obtain with a degree in psychology?
You can be a psychologist, guidance counselor or with enough education units, a teacher.
What kind of school can you receive a bachelor's degree?
A University may award you a Batchelor's degree.
What kind of associate's degree do I need to work as a school social worker?
Most social workers have a bachelor's degree in social work (BSW). Some, but not many have a degree in a related field. Thus, you can start with an associate degree, but you will have to pursue a bachelors degree afterward. The career counselor at the college you attend can advise you of the best approach at the associates level so that you have a smooth transfer to the four year college or university.
What kind of degree will you need to be a lawyer?
A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
What degree do you need to become a counselor in San Jose California?
No indication of WHAT kind of counsellor is being asked about. The general answer is - a Bachelors degree in the particular filed under discussion, is usually the minimum required.
I have an AAS in Medical Transcriptioning and want to become a counselor what programs should I enter?
There are many types of counselors. First, define exactly which kind of counselor you are interested in becoming. Once you identify the type of counselor, I would meet with a career adviser at the school you plan to attend. I assume your AAS was taken at a community college. You can still attend the community college to take the prerequisite coursework needed for your intended major, and it will be less expensive. Remember, in most fields, the minimum educational requirement for a counselor is a master's degree particular to a specialty. Some (but no many) credits you completed through your AAS degree will apply toward your next degree based on your specific career goals and objectives.
What kind of jobs can you get if you have a degree in corporate governance and ethics?
like doing counselor,care taker secretary,p.a to the general manager or general manager
