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Credentials for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

70 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $65,140 · projected growth +3.5%. See full occupation profile →

Apprenticeship

Boston Public Schools: School Counselor

Boston Public Schools
Active ListeningCommunity PsychologyCounselor EducationCritical ThinkingDeductive ReasoningEducation & Training
Education Specialist Degree

COUNSELING

Troy University
AL
Master's Degree

COUNSELING

University of Montevallo
AL
Master's Degree

COUNSELING

University of Alabama at Birmingham
AL
Education Specialist Degree

COUNSELING

Auburn University at Montgomery
AL
Master's Degree

COUNSELOR EDUCATION

Jacksonville State University
AL
Master's Degree

COUNSELOR EDUCATION

Auburn University
AL
Doctoral Research

COUNSELOR EDUCATION

Auburn University
AL
Education Specialist Degree

COUNSELOR EDUCATION

Jacksonville State University
AL
Master's Degree

COUNSELOR EDUCATION

Alabama State University
AL
Education Specialist Degree

COUNSELOR EDUCATION

Alabama State University
AL
Apprenticeship

California Community Colleges (statewide): Counselor

California Community Colleges (statewide)
Active ListeningCommunity PsychologyCounselor EducationCritical ThinkingDeductive ReasoningEducation & Training
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Certificate in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling

University of Alabama at Birmingham
AL
Certification

Certified Career Counselor (CCC)

National Career Development Association
$175 cost
Apply career development and counseling theories to support client career decision-making in counseling contextsApply ethical counseling practices in career counseling engagements with diverse clientsAssess familial and cultural influences to understand their impact on client career developmentSupport and challenge clients to evaluate life-work roles within cultural, family, and community contextsEvaluate and select appropriate career assessment instruments based on client characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, abilities)Administer, score, and interpret career assessment instruments to inform client career planning
Apprenticeship

Chicago Public Schools: School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools
Active ListeningCommunity PsychologyCounselor EducationCritical ThinkingDeductive ReasoningEducation & Training
Master's Degree

College Student Counseling & Personnel Services

University of West Florida
Master's Degree

Counseling

Auburn University at Montgomery
AL
Education Specialist Degree

Counseling/Clinical MH

Auburn University at Montgomery
AL
Master's Degree

Counseling/Clinical MH

Auburn University at Montgomery
AL
Education Specialist Degree

Counseling/School

Auburn University at Montgomery
AL
Master's Degree

Counseling/School

Auburn University at Montgomery
AL
Master's Degree

Counselor Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling MS

Jacksonville State University
AL
Education Specialist Degree

Counselor Education - School Counseling P-12

Jacksonville State University
AL
Doctoral Research

Counselor Education and Supervision

University of Alabama
Doctoral Degree

Counselor Education — PhD

Auburn University
AL
Apprenticeship

Dallas ISD: School Counselor

Dallas ISD
Active ListeningCommunity PsychologyCounselor EducationCritical ThinkingDeductive ReasoningEducation & Training
Apprenticeship

Denver Public Schools: School Counselor

Denver Public Schools
Active ListeningCommunity PsychologyCounselor EducationCritical ThinkingDeductive ReasoningEducation & Training
Apprenticeship

District of Columbia Public Schools: School Counselor

District of Columbia Public Schools
Active ListeningCommunity PsychologyCounselor EducationCritical ThinkingDeductive ReasoningEducation & Training
Doctoral Research

Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision

The Chicago School at Chicago
Doctoral Professional

Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology

The Chicago School at Chicago
Education Specialist Degree

Education Specialist in School Counseling

Troy University
AL
Post-Master's Certificate

Education Specialist in School Psychology

The Chicago School at Chicago
Apprenticeship

Fairfax County Public Schools: School Counselor

Fairfax County Public Schools
Active ListeningCommunity PsychologyCounselor EducationCritical ThinkingDeductive ReasoningEducation & Training
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

GRAD CERT IN MARRIAGE, COUPLES, & FAMILY COUNSELING

University of Alabama at Birmingham
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Professional Coaching

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in School Counseling

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Student Development Counseling and Administration

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Master's Degree

Guidance and Counseling

University of West Alabama
AL
Course

Introduction to Academic Advising

NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising
$350 cost
Recognize and interpret the Core CompetenciesRelate past education/professional experience to approaches for creating equitable environments and communicating in an inclusive mannerDesign a plan for ongoing professional growth and involvement
Apprenticeship

Los Angeles Unified School District: School Counselor

Los Angeles Unified School District
Active ListeningCommunity PsychologyCounselor EducationCritical ThinkingDeductive ReasoningEducation & Training
Master's Degree

M.A. in School Counceling

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Master's Degree

M.A. in Student Development Counseling and Administration

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Master's Degree

M.Ed. in School Counseling

American College of Education
Master's Degree

M.S. in School Counseling

Marian University (IN)
Master's Degree

M.S.Ed. in School Counseling

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Master's Degree

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Chicago School at Chicago
Master's Degree

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology: School Counseling

Adler University
Master's Degree

Master of Arts in Counselor Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham
AL
Master's Degree

Master of Arts in Education: School Counseling

University of Alabama at Birmingham
AL
Master's Degree

Masters in Counseling-Student Affairs and College Counseling

Adler University
Apprenticeship

Miami-Dade County Public Schools: School Counselor

Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Active ListeningCommunity PsychologyCounselor EducationCritical ThinkingDeductive ReasoningEducation & Training
Apprenticeship

NYC Department of Education: School Counselor

NYC Department of Education
Active ListeningCommunity PsychologyCounselor EducationCritical ThinkingDeductive ReasoningEducation & Training
Certificate

Professional Certificate: Core Concepts for School & College Counselors

National Association for College Admission Counseling
$125 cost
Use data to inform school-wide goals and action plansFoster a college-going cultureEducate students and families on the postsecondary search processUnderstand the college application process
Certification

Professional Certification in Education Abroad

Forum on Education Abroad
$2,250 cost
Advocate for resources and institutional changesImprove student learning outcomesEnhance education abroad programming
Master's Degree

SCHOOL COUNSELING

Troy University
AL
Education Specialist Degree

SCHOOL COUNSELING

Alabama State University
AL
Master's Degree

SCHOOL COUNSELING

University of North Alabama
AL
Master's Degree

SCHOOL COUNSELING

Oklahoma State University-Tulsa
Doctoral Research

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

University of Alabama
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