Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at Spalding 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 Kentucky colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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Spalding University (Spalding)

2825 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY

Spalding University is a nonprofit private institution located in Louisville, Kentucky and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Spalding has a yearly student enrollment of around 2,300.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• English Language And Literature
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Spalding. A score between 687 - 945 on the SAT, or 16 - 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. An estimated 40 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Spalding, with 45 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at spalding.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $21,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $5,900 for the year. Spalding may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Spalding University is the "Golden Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the Spalding University website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Spalding 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

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $56760

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