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A school counselor is a professional who works with students in educational settings to provide guidance and support. They help students develop academic, personal, and social skills that will prepare them for success in the future. School counselors typically collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents/guardians, and other professionals to create individual plans tailored to each student's needs. This might include helping students set goals; providing resources such as college applications or scholarship opportunities; offering assistance with problem-solving techniques; facilitating group activities or workshops; leading counseling sessions around topics like stress management or b...

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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Human Biology
    The number of occurrences matches with School Counselor in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$35,816Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Degree in Counseling
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    Avg. Duration:22 monthsAvg. Fees:$23,131Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Psychology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,580Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Doctoral degree in Juris Doctor
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    Avg. Duration:21 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,630Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Counseling Psychology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$33,670Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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6.6 years
$53K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
2.38 years
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