Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at Texas A&M International 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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Texas A&M International University

West End Washington St, Laredo, TX

Texas A&M International University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Laredo, Texas and publically funded. Nearly six thousand students enroll at A&M yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs A&M offers:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Very common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to A&M are between 16 - 20 for the ACT exam, or 820 - 990 on the SAT exam. 48% of students that apply are admitted to A&M, of which 34 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs close to $5,900 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $14,000 annually. A&M may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Texas A&M International University Dustdevils participate in several athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to see more about A&M may check out their website at http://tamiu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Texas A&M International 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

Salary & Wages

• Laredo, TX
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $61300

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