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Major for high school guidance counselor And is BA in the major enough to get a job in that field?
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The minimum degree requirement for a high school counselor is a masters degree particular to that field, typically in student personnel services with certification. Individuals who wish to pursue this type of degree come from a variety of areas. If you are still in high school, check with your counselor. If not, you can check with a career counselor at the college you are enrolled in. Again, if you are not in college at this time, you can see an enrollment specialist at a college or university of interest to you. For counselors in general click on the related links section (U.S. Department of Labor) indicated below.
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What are the problem of guidance and counseling in Nigeria?
Problem of guidance and counseling are Paucity in trained counselor Rivary between teacher and counselor Mis-understanding of the counselor jobs by teachers Suspicion of counselor by teachers, students or school heads Lack of fund Lack of location Lack of psychometric test during counseling services
What courses would you take in college for a school counselor?
Most school counselors major in clinical psychology.
What is a good tutoring job for me in the summer?
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What do you need to major in guidacence counseling?
Individuals who seek to become a guidance counselor come from a variety of educational backgrounds. Still, to become one you must have a master's degree in student personnel services with certification.
What should you major in if you want to be a counselor?
Psychology
What should a public relations major volunteer for that would help build a resume?
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Where can one study Accounting Major?
Most public or technical colleges offer courses and degrees in accounting. Calling the school will allow you to speak with a counselor who will be glad to assist.
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How much schooling is required to be a guidance counselor?
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 ==
How can a liberal arts major become an art teacher?
If you are currently attending a college or university, you should meet with a career counselor who will appropriately advise you. Still, to teach in a public school, you will need a state teachers certification. If the school offers that certification, it would be possible to couple that with your existing degree major.
What is the average student loan debt for Biochemistry major?
you have not given enough information to answre this question. Public school? Private school? In the united states? graduate school? undergraduate school?
How can you get a scholarship to go to college or university?
Depending on the college, you apply for a specific scholarship and send it in. However, there are many other ways to get them. Your high school guidance counselor should be able to help you with anything else.
