Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at Ottawa University – Phoenix 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 Arizona colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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Ottawa University – Phoenix

Also known as OU - Phoenix

2251 E. Navajo Blvd., Holbrook, AZ

Ottawa University - Phoenix provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Phoenix, Arizona and operated as a private institution. The school's American Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school enrolls 1,100 students annually, allowing for greater access to faculty.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $11,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Some students at OU - Phoenix may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students can visit the Ottawa University - Phoenix website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. OU - Phoenix 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

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