Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at John Brown 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 Arkansas colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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John Brown University

Also known as JRMC School of Nursing

1600 West 40th Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR

John Brown University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately 2,100 students are enrolled per year at John Brown University.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Engineering

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1520 to 1930, or an ACT composite score between 22 to 29. This school has an acceptance rate of about 70 percent of which only 47 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at jbu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $23,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The mascot for John Brown University is the "Golden Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Tennis (NAIA Division I)

Students can visit the John Brown University website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. JRMC School of Nursing 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

• Pine Bluff, AR
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $54070

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