Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at Gardner – Webb University prepares students for careers as university professors, school administrators, and educational consultants, as well as school counselors. The program focuses on applying theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, as well as organizing guidance services within educational institutions. Program courses include: legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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Gardner – Webb University

2100 Silas Creek Pky, Winston-Salem, NC

Gardner - Webb University is a nonprofit private institution located in Boiling Springs, NC and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Gardner - Webb University is nearly four thousand yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to GWU have an SAT score within the range of 1285 - 1665, or an ACT score within the range of 18 - 24. This school admits around 60% of applicants annually. Of those accepted, about 17% of students registered for enrollment.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $4,300. Some students at Gardner - Webb University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

The GWU "Runnin' Bulldogs" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who wish to learn more about Gardner - Webb University can visit their website at http://www.gardner-webb.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Gardner – Webb University offers a master's degree program in guidance counselor.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors

Description

Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, educational, guidance, school, and vocational counselors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Winston-Salem, NC
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $45300

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).