Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at California University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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California University of Pennsylvania

610 King of Prussia Rd, Radnor, PA

California University of Pennsylvania, a public institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in California, PA, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Cal U has an annual student enrollment of nearly 9,400.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students at Cal U scored in a range of 870 to 1050 on the SAT exam. Cal U has an acceptance rate of around 60% of which only 45% chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at calu.edu.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $9,800 and out-of-state residents pay $15,000 for the year. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $7,300 per year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Cal U "Vulcans" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

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

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.calu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California University of Pennsylvania has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 900
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $71000
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $57020
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 780
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $60330

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