School Counseling

Guidance and counseling in Kenya dates back to the early 1960s when guidance and counseling units were established in schools. The field has evolved over the years to incorporate psychological and career counseling services at both individual and group levels. The government has made efforts to integrate guidance and counseling services into the education system to promote holistic student development.

Education and training requirements for counselors are often very detailed and vary by State and specialty. Prospective counselors should check with State and local governments, employers, and national voluntary certification organizations to determine which requirements apply. Education and training. Education requirements vary based on occupational specialty and State licensure and certification requirements. A master's degree is usually required to be licensed as a counselor. 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 are often 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 therapy, substance abuse counseling, rehabilitation counseling, agency or community counseling, clinical mental health counseling, career counseling, and related fields. Courses are often 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. Some employers provide training for newly hired counselors. Others may offer time off or tuition assistance to complete a graduate degree. Often counselors must participate in graduate studies, workshops, and personal studies to maintain their certificates and licenses. Licensure. Licensure requirements differ greatly by State, occupational specialty, and work setting. Many 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 school counselors to be licensed, which generally requires continuing education credits. Some States require public school counselors to have both counseling and teaching certificates and to have had some teaching experience. For counselors based outside of schools, 49 States and the District of Columbia have some form of counselor licensure that governs the 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. However, counselors working in certain settings or in a particular specialty may face different licensure requirements. For example, a career counselor working in private practice may need a license, but a counselor working for a college career center may not. In addition, substance abuse and behavior disorder counselors are generally governed by a different State agency or board than other counselors. The criteria for their licensure vary greatly and in some cases, these counselors may only need a high school diploma and certification. Those interested in entering the field must research State and specialty requirements to determine what qualifications they must have. Other qualifications. People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able 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. Counselors must possess high physical and emotional energy to handle the array of problems that they address. Dealing daily with these problems can cause stress. Certification and advancement. Some counselors elect to be certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc., which grants a general practice credential of 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; have at least 2 years of supervised field experience in a counseling setting (graduates from counselor education programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs are exempted); provide two professional endorsements, one of which must be from a recent supervisor; and must have a passing score on the board's examination. 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. The board also offers specialty certifications in school, clinical mental health, and addiction counseling. These specialty certifications require passage of a supplemental exam. To maintain their certifications, counselors retake and pass the exam or complete 100 credit hours of acceptable continuing education every 5 years. The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification offers voluntary national certification for rehabilitation counselors. Many State and local governments and other employers require rehabilitation counselors to have this certification. To become certified, rehabilitation counselors usually must graduate from an accredited educational program, complete an internship, and pass a written examination. Certification requirements vary, however, 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. 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 job prospects. Prospects for advancement vary by counseling field. School counselors can 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 in the Handbook.) Some counselors choose to work for a State's department of education. Some marriage and family therapists, especially those with doctorates in family therapy, become supervisors, teachers, researchers, or advanced clinicians in the discipline. Counselors may also become supervisors or administrators in their agencies. Some counselors move into research, consulting, or college teaching or go into private or group practice. Some may choose to pursue a doctoral degree to improve their chances for advancement. For the source and more detailed information concerning this request, click on the related links section (U.S. Department of Labor) indicated below this answer box.

High School Counselors make income that is variable depending on their level of experience and the geographical region in which they are employed. The median wage for a guidance counselor in the United States is $47,530 annual. To determine the amount of pay in your location, I suggest you search your local teacher's salary chart and it will generally provide all salary information with regard to years of experience. Often teachers and guidance counselors are on the same pay scale. For more information please go to O*Net Online.

how many hours do you have to work as a counselor?

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Children go to school to receive education and the guidance of elders which will help them to develop their character.

You can work in child development labs, pre-school programs, day care, nursery schools and the early grades of private schools (whereas public schools most often require a teacher's certificate, in addition to a specific college major - usually in an area of teaching interest).

I heard that they make about $45k - 50k at the high school level, is this accurate? High School Counselors make income that is variable depending on their level of experience and the geographical region in which they are employed. The median wage for a guidance counselor in the United States is $47,530 annual. To determine the amount of pay in your location, I suggest you search your local teacher's salary chart and it will generally provide all salary information with regard to years of experience. Often teachers and guidance counselors are on the same pay scale. For more information please go to O*Net Online.

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Professional practice of guidance and counseling without theory is blind. Theory has many uses. It gives framework/foundation for professional practice-suggests setting of counseling goals, techniques to achieve the selected goals, and evaluative measures as to the extent the pre-set goals are met, and the efficacy of the methods and techniques used to achieve the goals. A theory when further proved through practice also suggests modification, enrichment, advancement of the counseling process in particular and the counseling profession in general.

areas of guidance

The similarities of guidance and counseling are that they both are meant to help people in doing something, and allow them to achieve a goal that wouldn't have been possible without help.

The differences of guidance and counseling are that guidance is just helping someone along, but still letting that person do a big portion of the work, while counseling is more of an intervention and helps the person pretty much all the way through the work because they could not do it themselves, or would have failed doing it without an intervention to help the person.

High school coursework will not make a significant influence in becoming a counselor, only college-level coursework, especially graduate level work, will significantly influence counselor career choices.

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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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Before stating the difference counseling is a subset of guidance. Out of the guidance service counseling services has been single out both guidance service and program this is because counseling is more crucial to understanding of oneself and the world.

1. In guidance locus of control remain with the tutor but for counseling locus of control remain or moves towards the clients this means the clients is more involved at every stage of counseling

2. In guidance tutor is information and advice giver but the counselor is a facilitator enabler not decision makers

3. Guidance determine objective and method counseling jointly negotiate with clients in terms of agenda and methodology

4. Guidance do assessment himself but in counselling clients participate in assessment and evaluation of problems

5. Feeling is not important to learning in guidance but learning is seen as an emotional as well as a cognitive problem in counseling

If one wants to be a camp counselor then one needs to apply to the camp organizers in plenty of time. They will need an application form filled in and also references to be taken up to find out more about the person applying.

Typically, you must complete a bachelor's degree (four years). Then you will need a master's in student personnel services which can take an additional two to three years, depending on the course load carried each semester.

Typically, you must complete a bachelor's degree (four years). Then you will need a master's in student personnel services which can take an additional two to three years, depending on the course load carried each semester.

Typically, you must complete a bachelor's degree (four years). Then you will need a master's in student personnel services which can take an additional two to three years, depending on the course load carried each semester.

Typically, you must complete a bachelor's degree (four years). Then you will need a master's in student personnel services which can take an additional two to three years, depending on the course load carried each semester.

Typically, you must complete a bachelor's degree (four years). Then you will need a master's in student personnel services which can take an additional two to three years, depending on the course load carried each semester.

Typically, you must complete a bachelor's degree (four years). Then you will need a master's in student personnel services which can take an additional two to three years, depending on the course load carried each semester.

guidance service in schools?

A guidance department is a vital part of school, especially in a high school. It advocates for all children that are in need of counselling. the guidance department consists of mostly guidance counsellors but parents can also be apart of it. These counsellors help students with low self esteem, family issues that affect their school life, bullies, their interpersonal relationship, new friends, how to manage time wisely, goal setting and peer pressure.

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My mom is a high school guidance counselor. She has her teaching credential and was a teacher first but then got her masters degree in I think counseling or something like that. Yea not really sure but I will ask her then post back hopefully.

Counselors face many problems. First, they have to try to connect on a certain level with students who are a severals years yougner. That being said, you have to realize they have different thought processes, goals and ideals. The student's primary concern, a lot or most of them, is what does the girl or guy two rows over think of me? The counselor is thinking about whether he/she can help this kid direct his/her path fro the future. They also have personal issue to think about, bills, family or social life. I know we all have to keep business and personal life separate but the fact is: the two intertwine, you cannot just escape either for x number of hours a day.

Additionally the counselor has laws to ensure they do their jobs in a predetermined manner. Theere are ethical concerns, they have to be careful no to cross the line making them selves vulnerable. The want and need to become close enough emotionally in some cases that the student will allow them to help, but, too close could spell trouble.

Then there are parents. Some feel insecure and think the counselor is trying to take their place. Some don't appreciate help from "outsiders". Ther are some who have unreasonable expectations of both the student and the counselor.

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