Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at University of Mary 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 Dakota colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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University of Mary

Also known as UMary/Marauders

214 1st Ave, Fort Totten, ND

University of Mary is a nonprofit private institution located in Bismarck, North Dakota and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Nearly 3,300 students enroll at UMary/Marauders yearly.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to UMary/Marauders. A score between 893 to 1146 on the SAT, or 20 to 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school admits around 80 percent of students applying. Of those accepted, nearly 50 percent enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $15,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $2,800. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The University of Mary Marauders participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.umary.edu/.

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).