High School Counselor

I just graduated from college and I'm currently considering a career as a high school counselor. Are there any high school counselors out there who can tell me what's it like to be one. Any advice or tips for me?

lol, all my counselor do is sit in her office and mess up everybody's program...

2009-09-04 14:08:41 by Ricky

Brief introduction on high school counselor Mr. Larry Salas.

I'm currently studying Psychology, and have 2 semesters left before I'll have my AA in Social Science. Do you need a Masters to become a high school counselor, or just a bachelors?

Thanks for your information!

It really depends on what state you live in. For example in California to become a high school counselor you must obtain a Pupil Personnel Services Credential ( PPS), your B.A must be complete before entering a credential program. A masters degree is not an requirement, but most school districts offer a stipend for the masters. Call a local school district or district that you are interested in working for and ask their human resource department for specific details.

2008-01-13 10:25:45 by fingsunshine

Price: $32.95

I just got accepted to the University of Houston and I'm wondering what I have to do to become a high school counselor/ senior counselor.

Steps to Become a High School Guidance Counselor

* Earning a bachelor's degree: For those interested in how to become a high school guidance counselor, the first step is to obtain a bachelor's degree. Key courses that will help develop skills for this profession include psychology, communications and social sciences.
* Completing a master's degree: A master's degree or the completion of some graduate work is required by most states. Acceptable programs of study include secondary school counseling, education and related fields.
* Obtaining a counseling license: Most public school systems require a license for individuals who wish to become high school guidance counselors. To maintain the license, high school guidance counselors must complete continuing education credits.
* Obtaining a teaching certificate: Though requirements vary by state, some state systems require aspiring counselors to earn a teaching certificate. Some states also require individuals to have a few years of teaching experience prior to working as high school guidance counselors.
* Acquire school counseling certification: Many states require high school guidance counselors to obtain school counseling certification with the state. The guidelines for certification vary according to each state, but many states require a master's degree.



Required Skills
Active listening skills are needed to work as a high school guidance counselor with adolescent students who have academic and social interaction problems or need assistance with 'special needs.' There is a need to be 'problem sensitive' because to advocate and coach the student one must understand her/his situation at home.

2009-06-29 23:19:59 by Robot World

Lately I have been having some issues in my life outside of school and I dont know where else to go to get some advise. I was wondering if you can go to a high school counselor and get advise on a situation. Can they legally give advise?

Yeah, that's what their there for; its never illegal to ask someone for advice. But some counselors aren't very helpful, at least in my school...but if its bothering you a lot, anything's worth a shot.

2009-04-13 10:03:51 by adeu_love-2009

I am in my senior year of high school and all of my classmates agree, it's like she could care less that we even existed. We all think she sits at her computer and plays on MSN all day, and yes, we've actually seen her do that. When we're having problems she sends us to a different counselor, even though she's is suppose to interact with us, not the Freshmen counselor... Today I got my schedual and it was COMPLETELY messed up. Not only am I NOT in the classes I've signed up for *and PAID FOR* I'm not even in classes meant for my grade. I showed her my schedual and she said it wasn't her problem to fix, that I should have made it more clear on my sign up sheets... Other than directly go to the principal, I don't know what to do. If I don't take three of my seven classes, then I just threw 700 dollars down the toilet.

Mine's the exact same... but then again, we go to school together, don't we? Remeber last year when I bitch slapped that one girl? Two days later (after I'd already seen Mrs. THING) she asked me why I hadn't been in class... Then she said something about me being sick (no, I was in ISS... because YOU PUT ME THERE) She's just fan-fucking-tastic.

2006-08-04 09:53:53 by semper_fidelus07