Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at Tarleton 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 Texas colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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Tarleton State University

HWY 90 East, Alpine, TX

Tarlton provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Stephenville, Texas and publically funded. Tarlton has an annual student enrollment of over 11,000.

Areas of study available at Tarlton include but are not limited to:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to apply to Tarlton. Scores between 18 to 23 on the ACT or 1280 to 1580 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for admission. This school has an acceptance rate of about 63% of which only 52% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at tarleton.edu.

The tuition at Tarleton State University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $5,800 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $14,000 annually. Student housing is available for students and costs about $4,700 each year. Some students at Tarleton State University may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

The mascot for Tarleton State University is the "Texans", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Available sports offered:

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

Students can visit the Tarleton State University website to get a complete list of academic 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. Tarleton State University 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).