Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at Plymouth State 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 New Hampshire colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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Plymouth State University (Plymouth)

88 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH

Plymouth is a public university that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Plymouth, NH, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Plymouth State University exceeds 5,800 annually.

Areas of study offered at Plymouth State University include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Security And Protective Services
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common exam scores among applicants admitted to Plymouth are in the range of 18 to 21 for the ACT exam, or 880 to 1060 for the SAT exam. 74% of students that apply are accepted to Plymouth, of which 26% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $13,000, while nonresidents pay $21,000 annually. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,900 annually. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Plymouth State University "Panthers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at www.plymouth.edu or by simply completing the form on this page.

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

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